Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
25 -27 City / 33 -35 HWY
Horsepower
110 -130
Seats
4 -5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle WL Chapala
Best car I have ever had in my driving years
Yes, I have the 2000 Ford ZX2 e****t. Bought it new off the Ford lot in 2000. Still have it and it still runs great, no problem with trans or manual clutch.. Knocking on wood and crossing my fingers. Great on a trip, fast and economical still. I and it still does Mtn driving, as I live in Denver CO. Never had a more reliable, cost efficient car in my 47 yrs of driving. Will be saddened when this car finally gives me it's last miles. Still in great shape and the inside still looks relatively new, even with the many years of 6 gradual grandchildren. Upholstery and carpet has held out through those kids too. So now it is just me still driving and using this car. The only issue is it does need a paint job.. In due time, but not this yr., since I am retired now but it is still running me back and forth to the stores and visiting with family and friends, with no internal engine issues. Yes I recommend this car for durability and cost effectiveness...
accountCircle EllenRobins
Great car BUT!!!!
I have had my e****t for 10 years . Loved that car..but the frame rusted out so bad that it twisted the motor and transmission so it won't run right and I cant drive it anymore because the frame can'tbe welded back together. I miss my car. She had issues once in a while but what car don't. Wish I had her back.?
accountCircle Abbey N
Ford Edge will be my forever car!
I absolutely love it but sometimes the rear view camera doesn't work. You have to reset the whole computer system to make it work again. There are also a couple of blind spots that can be an issue when merging but once you know about them it's easy to be extra careful when you check them. The car runs really well and I love the two sunroofs.
accountCircle Raquel G
It get good mileage, runs well handles decently around corners.
I love the gas mileage I hate size because I have a lot of grandkids currently do not have any complaints.
accountCircle Bree A
Perfect for first car. No car payment. 20 bucks to fill tank.
It got flooded out and died. It was reliable good on gas, perfect size for first car. Everything worked well in the car once air conditioning was fixed.
accountCircle Latricia M
It was built to last it has been very well taken ace of
I Love it it is paid for it has over two hundred thousand miles on it and I wouldn't be afraid to go anywhere in it.
accountCircle Dustin A
It has a lot of rust because in the winter from the salt and sand.
I had to replace the water pump, starter, new brakes, and thermostat. It's good on gas and has great mileage. It has cruise control and the rear view mirror shows what direction you are going. It seats 5 people comfortably. Lots of trunk space and affordable too.
accountCircle Bart W
Fantastic car and the best decision I ever made.
It is awesome. I love it. Best car ever. Handles great and is good on mileage and I think it is perfect for the commute work. Very comfortable ride. Dependable. It smells good. It handles in the rain and the snow. It has a great sound system and I love the added features.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Stevie A
It dies a lot after being turned off.
The vehicle broke down a lot. It was never reliable and it always would break down. I did like that the gas mileage was amazing and the car was cheap.
accountCircle Tiffany G
It is most definitely a good reliable car.
We bought our car used, so we've been running into some problems that the previous owners didn't fix. Getting it fixed is very expensive. We don't have any issues right now, she's driving pretty smooth!
accountCircle Stephanie J
My little car may be ugly and needs lots of work but I love how dependable it is and the fact that it's mine
It has a bad transmission and the front end needs a lot of work but it still runs and drives gets you from point A to B point A to point B I've been able to rely on it and it has been more dependable than other vehicles that have come through it's time that I've had it it has comfortable cloth seats and when I love the most about it is that I own it. And most definitely needs lots of work cosmetically and mechanically. But it doesn't burn oil or leak oil and has a lot of potential. I'm driving around everywhere that I need to like back and forth to the store my kids school my husband's work and our friends and Families houses. For it to have a bad transmission and lots of problems it has gotten me a long way and lasted a lot longer than I thought it would. I can't imagine anything else that would go through with this car has been through and still be on the road like it is today. My husband has tried to talk me into getting rid of the car because it's an older model needs lots of work and looks ugly cosmetic wise but I wouldn't trade it for the prettiest vehicle that comes with payment after payment and interest rates that will rob you
accountCircle Daniel G
This vehicle is deceptively small on the inside.
This car was pitched to me as a small family SUV. This would be fine if your family only consist of two people. There is ample room for cargo but the leg room is lacking. You cannot seat a full grown man in the back seat with and adult in the seat in front of them. If you have car seats than nobody in the vehicle can ride comfortably. This vehicle is a slight size upgrade to a car put if you are looking for something with similar room and better gas mileage I would recommend a car instead of this particular SUV. Everything else on the vehicle seems about right for the price, more efficient then fancy.
accountCircle Dakota G
Smooth vehicle and gets the job done.
I always buy used cars, but I like this one because it gets good gas mileage. It is also easy to get parts for if something goes wrong. My car is relatively comfortable, perfect for four passengers and gets me where I need to go. A new version probably would have a functioning ac system but mine does not. Everything else that is electric works really well (windows, seat movement, radio etc.. ).
accountCircle Edward T
How I love the performance of this car.
Low power but great on gas mileage, low cost maintenance, a good family car, easy to drive, very little maintenance, having it for all of these years, it is like family, cost efficient with insurance, never broken down on me, best vehicle I ever purchased, my next vehicle will be this model or similar.
accountCircle Christa D
My car is cost effective and works well. It may not be glamorous but it does the job without breaking the bank.
The vehicle does not have power door locks or windows. It's outdated. However, it gets me from point a to b reliably and allows me not to have a car payment which is important to me.
accountCircle Marcia K
It is safe, dependable and it is good in the snow.
Like that it is small. Like that it has four doors. Like that it has a huge trunk. Like that it is good on gas. .

Ford Escort Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

car
ZX2
130 HP 29-29 MPG 4 Seats
car
Base
110 HP 30-31 MPG 5 Seats
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2000 Ford Escort Owner Reviews

4.00
32 Reviews
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5 stars 34%
4 stars 41%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 3%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Gina B on March 17, 2021
I love the back trunk, I like the way the door opens and it's spaciousness
The driver and passenger seat is too high, you can adjust it but it doesn't go down far enough for my comfort. There is no arm rest so I had to buy one. The car has auto energy saver and turns off when I stop the car, this feature turns off to quickly, it would be better to wait 10 seconds because it's constantly turning off and in hot days the air is always turning off which it. I usually turn this feature off
accountCircle Latricia M on February 20, 2021
It was built to last it has been very well taken ace of
I Love it it is paid for it has over two hundred thousand miles on it and I wouldn't be afraid to go anywhere in it.

Ranks #8 Small Cars by Owners

The 2000 Ford Escort has an average owner rating of 4.03 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 22 other Small Cars.

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4.5
2
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4.41
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4.03

Ranks #6 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Ford Escort has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #6 of 23 other Small Cars.

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46 MPG
2
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41 MPG
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34 MPG

Is The 2000 Ford Escort A Good Car?

Yes. I like the size of the compact model. Mine is a station wagon, which provides space in the back for my tools. It's been very reliable for me.
Jacob T.
Yes very smooth drive, and easy to handle. Comes in a lot of colors to really show off personalities.
Lisa G.
Yes, very dependable and reliable. I have had it for you years with no major issues. Very low maintenance.
Alicia W.

How Reliable Is The 2000 Ford Escort?

Yes it is reliable. I've had it for years and have done most of the work on it myself, doing minor things like oil changes, belt changes, light bulb changes.
Sally A.
Since it’s a bit older I’ve taken it to the shop a couple of times but other than the engine it is an extremely good vehicle
Beth B.
I have had little to no issues with it. The computer chip went out when I was rear ended a few years ago.
Brent C.

Is The 2000 Ford Escort A Good Value?

I got mine for $500, yes it was incredible value. Depending on mileage and condition, I'd say you could get over $1,000 for one.
Ferdinand A.
12000, yes it was a very good value considering the prices of other models that were available at that time
Megs C.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety