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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  Teenager (with little money) - 1999 Ford Escort
  By an escort? - December 23 - 2:02 pm

  My Escort does not run well. The exhaust manifold got a crack in it and it takes a whole block to get up to 25 mph. The battery has died at least 5 times, even though i bought a new one. I get regular oil changes and replace the air filter. All the repairs this car need cost over $400 per thing to be fixed. Also, the flywheel in my transmission is bent so it makes a loud clicking noise whenever I am not accelerating. if you want a reliable car get a Honda Accord or something similar.

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  Loved This Car - 1999 Ford Escort
  By JC - December 14 - 5:52 pm

  I loved this car. Bought it new and just after the warranty expired the air conditioner broke. Was about $300 to fix. One other thing went wrong about 6 months later that cost about the same. Other than that this is a great car. I swore I would never buy an Escort but this car was great. We totaled it last week when we hit a deer. Id buy another but they dont make them anymore.

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  after 3 different vehicles its the best! - 1999 Ford Escort
  By gokartsrule - November 29 - 6:12 am

  I had a 1992 Mustang 2.3l with duelspark... then a hyundai elantra 2.0 dohc... now this zx2. Wow... finally a manual again... fastest I have ever driven. Stereo is pretty good.

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  great little car - 1999 Ford Escort
  By cbuck - September 24 - 2:00 am

  Bought the car new in 99, have 93k miles on it but still love it. The ZX2 is fun to drive, reliable with average maintenance. Ive only had to replace the tires, timing belt and breaks (once). The engine is noisy and idles rough but the ZX2 has still been an incredible value. Ride on!

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  1999ford escort se - 1999 Ford Escort
  By billy bob banker - September 18 - 2:00 am

  purchased this car new. replaced the rear blinker bulb 2 times. and replaced the battery after 3 years. replaced the brake pads at 30,000 miles. i have changed the oil& filter every 2500-3000 miles and air cleaner every 3rd oil change. i had the cooling system flushed at 25,000 miles. this car has had no major problems and has performed consistently for the 5 years +. a car you can rely on.

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  Awesomeness - 1999 Ford Escort
  By Fajita - September 2 - 2:00 am

  I like my little Ford Escort. Its extremely reliable, and its fun to drive.

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  Pretty Good After 5 Years - 1999 Ford Escort
  By ZX2 Girl - July 22 - 2:00 am

  The car is in pretty good condition for being 5 years old. Of course, it doesnt run as smoothly as it use to. The air conditioning and tape deck both have gone out twice. My breaks make odd noises when Im stopping (Ive had them checked out). Even when new, the car idles really rough. Besides that, Ive had no major mechanical problems. Its a good car for a first time buyer.

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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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  Solid transportation - 1999 Ford Escort
  By MartinPawley - May 24 - 2:00 am

  Ive maintained the car, and it has performed well. The rear suspension needed to be replaced after a spring broke, but that has been the only mechanical disappointment.

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  GOOD CHEAP PERFORMANCE CAR - 1999 Ford Escort
  By jkk1 - May 20 - 2:00 am

  Great car. NO warranty or mechanical problems at all.