Ford Zx2 (escort) 2003

Model Zx2 (escort) made in 2003 by Ford got 7 consumer complains as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2003

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0417409/06/200410013116Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04/08/2005
0318109/15/200310004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt11/14/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
03151508/04/200302211210003194Idle vibration on vehicles equipped with 2.0l spi or zetec engine only. *tt10/10/2003
03151408/04/20039910510003193The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1380, p1381, p1383, and/or p0340 may be stored in memory. *tt10/10/2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
039805/12/200310002780Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt09/17/2003
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04210712/13/200404241410014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt04/28/2005
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW
0418912/13/20040424510014062Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04/27/2005
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING
04151408/09/20040418910011159Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt01/04/2005
03150107/12/20040413710009321Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt09/23/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
06/23/20061
 The other day i was driving my 2003 ford zx2 and my air bags went off, leaving with arm scrapes, broken windshield. i was going over railroad tracks when it happened. the police were shocked that this happen and said i should tell you guys about. my car is still in the shop and progressive insurance is on my side. *nm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
02/15/20051204/20/2003
 The vehicle dies/stalls when braking to turn off a highway. when driving on highway going 55-60 mph the vehicle dies when braking. you lose power steering. car will turn back on. *nm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
07/12/200410000105/29/2003
 I have a 2003 ford zx2 that has had a severe idle vibration for nearly one year that ford is refusing to fix. the defect causes a severe vibration in the steering wheel, glove box, vents, and seats of the car and occurs on a daily basis in any gear or any driving condition. this vehicle is still under warranty and it is obvious that the company is aware of the problem due to service bulletin 03-15-15. i have been told by the dealerships that the vehicle's emissions are so low the vehicle is trying to turn off at idle and that the check engine light will likely come on soon. i was also told that this defect is merely cosmetic and an annoyance to the customer and that it cannot be fixed. i have taken the vehicle to 4 dealerships and 1 local shop and ford is still refusing to fix the defect. i do not feel safe in this vehicle and would like the problem fixed, as would anyone in this situation. i feel that ford as a company is doing very poor business and something needs to be done about this. *la
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
02/15/20051204/20/2003
 The vehicle dies/stalls when braking to turn off a highway. when driving on highway going 55-60 mph the vehicle dies when braking. you lose power steering. car will turn back on. *nm
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12/01/200763000112/28/2003
 The automatic transmission, or related critical component parts, on this vehicle has failed. it was towed to avis ford about two weeks ago. the service manager, john, was requested to contact the manufacturer's representative to review the problem. despite daily promises of a call from the manf. rep, no call has been received, totally ignoring our concerns. a transmission, or related critical component parts, should not fail after 64,000 miles of normal use. ford must pay all or most of the repair costs of this failure. the manf. rep must call immediately. this message is also being sent to avis ford, and a complaint filed with nhtsa. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
10/03/20062090211/01/2004
 Kinked and crimped vacuum brake hose causing the brakes to go hard as a rock, losing control of the car upon braking and 2 accidents. car was under warranty and the dealer failed to diagnose the problem leading to the accidents. accident 1. $6,000 damage. accident 2, $1,600 damage. i have photos of the crimped brake hose closed off under the hood. an independent repair service opened the hood and immediately saw the problem and called the dealership and told them what was wrong. he had the car towed to the dealership and the dealership fixed it. no injuries, but i came very close to being killed head on as i lost control with the brakes locked up. *jb
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06/05/20051111/24/2003
 Whenever the a/c compressor is on.....and you take your foot off the accelerator pedal....the car continues to maintain its speed!!....just as if you had the cruise control set. the only time the vehicle does this is when the a/c compressor is activated. i have brought the car to both local dealerships here and neither of them were able to correct the problem. the only way to keep the engine from racing when this happens...is to turn off the compressor....or engage the clutch and wait for the engine to wind down.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
LABOSSIER CITYWRAY FORD
NCCHARLOTTE28210HARRELSON FORD7045569335
WAGIG HARBOR98335COURTESY FORD GIG HARBOR253-858-9981