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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  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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  bargain buying - 1999 Ford Escort
  By jp - August 22 - 4:28 pm

  Good car for the price. Gets usually over 30 mpg if you drive right.

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  Trusty Escort - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Mel - August 14 - 1:10 am

  I bought my Escort brand new and it has been an awesome basic car to have. It has only "dumped" me once, and it was my fault because I ignored the dying battery warning signs. I have the 5 spd and it never gets less than 34 MPG no matter what the conditions. It averages 36. Escorts will go forever with care, and I expect to see this one get 150,000 miles.

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  Good, Reliable, and Inexpensive - 1999 Ford Escort
  By ZX2Owner - August 9 - 12:32 pm

  I have owned my ZX2 since 1999. At that time it had a lot of horsepower and equipment for a reasonable price. It has been a good investment. At six years, the car has is still running with its original factory-installed battery. I replaced the tires (because I did not bother to rotate the original ones properly), but have I not invested a dime in repairs. It has been very reliable car. Too bad Ford decided to discontinue it, Escorts in general seem to be reliable cars. I am glad I bought the car and when ready to purchase another car, I will consider another Ford car.

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  Escort great! - 1999 Ford Escort
  By fweenut - June 29 - 5:26 pm

  This has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. The mileage has always been great and I have not had any major repairs that werent covered by the warranty. Economical - Yes! Efficient - Yes! Would I buy it again? Yes!

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  First Car in College - 1999 Ford Escort
  By ibnice - May 13 - 10:00 am

  I got my ZX2 3 years ago and have been so thankful for it. No, its not a road demon, but it definately has treated me well in the years that Ive driven it. It picks up well, and handles relatively well considering that it is an entry level car. Ive had no mechanical problems with it in the three years that Ive owned it. Be ware that it doesnt handle the rain very well, it slips and slides all around the road in water. High speeds are also a bit scary. Dispit the fact that the car has the engine capability to get up and go, the cars design limits its stability on the highway to about 85 mph.

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  Noisiest car Ive ever owned - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Larry Cole - April 9 - 2:15 pm

  The reason I was drawn to this car was that it had an excellent sound system (six-CD changer/tape player). But as time wore on, the road and engine noise became so annoying that even high volume on the stereo was not enough to drown out the incessant noise.

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  Trade before 140,000km! - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Lynne - March 9 - 12:36 pm

  I have to admit that my ZX2 has been a good car. Bought it new in 1999. Safe and solid (i hit a tree and walked away). So Ford builds tough thats for sure! However, it seems no one tells you that around 140,000 kms that your automatic transmission will blow up. Oh heres the stinger - $3000 to fix! I had to take out a loan to fix it. I talked to the dealer and they laughed and said they knew this would happen when the sold it to me.

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  Great College Car - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Ben Reed - February 11 - 3:32 pm

  I bought my 1999 Escort with 90,000 miles on the odometer. I was looking for a late model car that would be easier on my wallet than the Pathfinder I had been driving. I average about 37-38 MPG on the highway, but have noticed a dramatic drop in city driving. The car has enough power to move it down the highway at speed, but acceleration, even with the 5 speed, is somewhat lacking. Road noise is minimal, and the sound system works exceptionally well, considering the rural environment I live in. My only complaint so far is a scrubbing/grinding noise when the brakes are spplied. I suspect either the rotors are warped or the brake pads are worn. Easy fix in either case.

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  Great 1st Car - 1999 Ford Escort
  By ZX2 Driver - January 17 - 4:41 pm

  This was my first personally-owned car, a 5-speed Sport model. This car has great performance for a budget car. With about 71,000 miles, there have been a lot more squeaks and rattles showing up. The interior of the car is also fairly noisy. There arent too many aftermarket parts for this car (especially compared to the Civic). Ford made a special-edition S/R model, and parts are still available to upgrade the basic ZX2 to achieve the S/Rs better performance. So far the only major things Ive had to replace are the alternator and the 3rd gear synchro. The manual trannies in these cars arent the strongest, but if you dont abuse it, it should last. Im still on the original clutch.