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 Commuter Car - 1999 Ford Escort
  By blubyu - November 24 - 10:00 am

  I bought the car with 30,000 miles on it and it runs very well. Does not leak anything and drivers very tight with ice cold AC that does not drain power from the engine. Pretty good passing power for a 4 cylinder with an automatic. Comfortable to drive and easy to get in and out of.

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  GREAT WHILE UNDER WARRANTY - 1999 Ford Escort
  By SHANANA - November 19 - 10:00 am

  My 1999 ZX2 was great while it was under warranty.. Just after that ran out I had to repair my air conditoner. Then about 8000 miles after that I had to fix the wheel bearing. Now 7000 miles later I hear a noise in the front end. Still need to get that looked at. I have loved the car up till now. Still looks great. The ride has always been nice(if you only have one passenger with you and no babiew to try to get into a car seat).

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  Pleasant Surprise - 1999 Ford Escort
  By XQSME EH - October 7 - 10:00 am

  I was looking for a commuter car, got that but also some extras. I found the ZX2 to have suprising power, sufficient comfort to take a 500 mile trip and to hold its own at freeway speeds, bonuses all. I am 64" and 225 lb and didnt expect to get away with buying so small a car. I have so much confidence in it that I bought new tires warranteed for 100,000 miles!

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  Great bang for your buck - 1999 Ford Escort
  By dunnr - September 6 - 8:16 pm

  This car was purchased new and we now have 117k miles on it and have never done anything to it except the 100k mile tune up. It has been well worth the purchase price and if Ford still made them we would buy another one.

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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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  Great economy car - 1999 Ford Escort
  By MHW814 - July 24 - 8:58 am

  Ive had this car for seven years and have only had to replace brakes and tires and a wiper blade now and then. Its a great car for girls because all of the fluid caps are have labels and the rear seats fold down so you can fit all of your shopping items in the car.

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  Not bad - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Felicia - July 16 - 8:24 am

  I bought my Escort from a couple who wanted a newer car. It had high miles for the year, but didnt look bad at all. Ive had Escorts and other Fords before and this car has been the best one for me to drive. Body looks good, inside fits 1 adult, 2 kids and a big dog pretty good. I had a few problems with it, such as the brakes, and now Im told something is broken in the engine, but that little car still moves. Has always been good on gas, and the only time it left me stranded was when I got a dead battery. I drove this car hard. I live in a hilly region and I tend to lay on the gas. The tranny is good, its just that some mounting thing in the engine is broke, so the car can take a beating.

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  She runs like a champ, no matter what - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Maleficus - June 30 - 3:50 am

  I purchased my used ZX2 about 2 years ago, with 58,000 miles on the clock. Since then, shes only let me down once, and that was because I hadnt performed a regular maintenance item. The timing belt slipped so it wouldnt run, took it to a shop who didnt know what they were doing and they told me my cold air intake and header were why she wouldnt idle (at ALL). Well, they were wrong, the timing was still off. For a year, shes been running with bad timing and she runs like a champ, well, to a certain degree. As soon as I fix the timing (myself!), Im positive shell be back to her old zippy, fun self. Please, please buy one of these cars, you wont regret it.

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  reliable ride but not fun to drive - 1999 Ford Escort
  By dem4life - June 18 - 10:12 pm

  Overall it has been a good, sturdy car. It rides very smoothly and has great visibility. Excellent turning radius and not bulky to drive. A few things to consider before you buy is that it is not made for a small person. The seats dont adjust higher and sit very low. Even with the steering wheel tilted as far down as possible I still feel like the air bag will explode in my face. It is very sluggish to accelerate. In the dark it is almost impossible to find where to put it in drive without putting the ceiling light on. Also, you cant get a CD player for less than $250 due to the integration of the radio and the other controls.

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  Found On Road Dead - 1999 Ford Escort
  By JBL - June 4 - 9:40 am

  From the beginning - TROUBLE! Strange noises and lots of vibration. Transmission always a concern - dealer said everything ok (while under warranty). Repeated Check Engine Lights - sensor replacements and $$$ Cassette player went out. Hood latch broke, nickel and diming me to death. Lot of brake problems. The latest found on road test diagnosis - major valve & seat damage, went through and damage the piston, block, and cylinder head - needs new engine at $4,000. Dealer maintenance shop keeps telling me there are never any trouble with Escorts. Yeah, right.