Overview & Reviews

Ford's entry-level car gets new colors, new interior fabrics and revised options. An AM/FM stereo with cassette is now standard on the Escort SE. An interior trunk release is now standard on all models. The sedans and wagon get all-door remote keyless entry added to their standard equipment lists. An integrated child seat is no longer available.

• Economical, loaded with features, and frugal at the gas pump. ZX2 coupe offers surprising performance.

• Sedan and wagon are not too pretty, ZX2 is downright funky.

User Reviews:

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  Decent for local, bad for distance - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Josh - January 3 - 8:56 pm

  We were the second owners of this car and it was good at first but after making numerous trips of over 500 miles the car did not prove to be reliable. We had many problems with the belt and brakes. It was very small for us. Once we stayed local and drove only 3 mile a day, we were ok and didnt have prolems, but it always felt like the car was in the shop.

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  still runs good - 1999 Ford Escort
  By draculara_0427 - January 24 - 10:16 am

  I brought a 1999 ford escort with 125000 something miles on it. (dont remember the exact mileage) but Ive had it for 2 years now I havent had any major problems just replaced the starter. Monthly service like oil changes and tune up stuff like that other than that still a good running car. It has about 144000 miles on it and its been a good little family car. Still gets me where I need to go. I say it would be a great car for a high school student or college student. Planning to purchase another vehicle soon and i will keep this one.

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  Practical and Reliable - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Paul - July 10 - 12:14 pm

  This car is very reliable, easy to fix, and exceptionally roomy for a compact car. I routinely haul my two dogs, child in car seat, wife, and luggage with ease. Ive also pulled a pretty heavy trailer 1000 miles with the car. My only criticisms are that the seats are horribly uncomfortable. The car has very little power, but it is so reliable and practical that it has been a great car. I have 191k on mine and it still is running fine.

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  Ford Failure - 1999 Ford Escort
  By 1REDZX2 - December 27 - 2:17 pm

  Bought this for my daughter for features, price and CU rating. Noisiest engine,sounds like a diesel, replaced both driveshafts before 60k, now at 85k one is failing again. Both ABS wheels cracked prior to 60K. Odd sized tires that youll pay a premium for. At least it still looks good

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  DO NOT BUY - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Hatemycar - March 12 - 10:25 am

  I have had such a bad time with this car. I have put two transmissions in it and it had left me stranded numerous times.

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  Found On Road Dead - 1999 Ford Escort
  By NoMoreFords - August 30 - 10:36 am

  This car seemed to work alright up until about 65,000 miles...then I found myself in and out of the dealership/repair shops every few months. I would not buy a Ford again, lesson learned.

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  Not a fun car - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Bob995 - September 12 - 10:00 am

  I have a 99 Escort SE and I hate it. It is very uncomfortable. It is so slow I have trouble pulling into freeway traffic. Forget about anyone but very small children riding in the back seat for more than a couple minutes.

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  Good fuel economy - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Nate - August 28 - 9:45 pm

  The transmission has gone out twice and the alternator once, but it gets great gas mileage and is pretty fun to drive.

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  Buy This Car If You Hate Yourself - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Arun Singh - June 20 - 2:00 am

  I got this car from my parents, mainly because they severely disliked driving it. While I am grateful for having a means of transportation, I would have rather had a good used car than a brand new Escort. They had only used it for 2 years when they gave this car to me, and had taken fairly good care of it. I only recently started having problems (when it was roughly four years old) with the transmission and the engine. It has surges of powers and shifts very hard. The interior and exterior styling is forgettable.

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  transmission - 1999 Ford Escort
  By mess - November 30 - 2:00 am

  transmission went out on my 99 after 78,000 miles. It was well maintained.