Brochures and paperwork
Ford's own literature for the ZX2, from the 1998 launch brochure to the 2003 color chart. Every card opens the full PDF.
ZX2 sales brochures
Escort ZX2
The launch brochure (March 1997). Cool and Hot, the Sport package, equipment packages 326A–328A, wheels and colors.
Ford ZX2
The first brochure without the Escort name. One model, with Comfort and Power groups, ten colors.
Ford ZX2 (French, Canada)
Its spec page lists a "Groupe hautes performances" whose contents match the S/R, with Zinc Yellow paint available only with it.
Ford ZX2 e-brochure
Ford's online brochure for the single 2001 model.
Ford ZX2 e-brochure
Standard, Deluxe and Premium, with equipment and colors.
Ford ZX2
The final year. The facelift, trims, colors, final drive ratios and EPA figures.
Escort and Ford car catalogs
Full-line catalogs with ZX2 sections, usually with the most complete spec and option tables.
Ford of Canada car and light truck guide
Page 14 covers the 1998 Escort ZX2.
Ford Escort
Sedan, wagon and ZX2. Full specs, interior dimensions, Hot option groups and colors (pages 14–21).
Ford Escort (French)
The Canadian French edition of the 1998 Escort catalog.
Ford cars and trucks
The full line, with short ZX2 mentions.
Ford Division cars and trucks (English and Spanish)
One ZX2 photo and a line of copy.
Ford Escort
The 1999 line. Variable cam timing, the Hot Sport Group, and Autumn Orange as a Sport Group color.
Ford cars and trucks
The full line. Almost no ZX2 content.
Guide to Ford cars and trucks (French)
ZX2 bullet points on pages 11–12.
Focus, Mustang and ZX2
The full 2001 catalog. ZX2 on pages 39–45, with 15-inch alloys and a spoiler now standard.
Focus, Mustang and ZX2 (short)
A short version. The ZX2 is "fun times two".
Ford cars
ZX2 on pages 40–49. Standard, Deluxe and Premium contents, plus colors and trims.
Ford cars (short)
A short ZX2 section.
Ford cars
ZX2 on pages 20–21.
Reference
Ford car exterior colors
Ford's 2003 paint chart, with paint codes for every ZX2 color.
RV and trailer towing guide
Rates the ZX2 at 1,000 lb in the light-duty class.
Escort and ZX2 owner's guide
The full owner's guide. Fluids and capacities, Motorcraft part numbers, bulbs, fuses, towing and engine data.
Accessories
Ford dealer accessory books. ZX2 spoilers, covers, racks, mats and cargo gear.
Ford car accessories
The "Escort Coupe" spoiler, car cover, cargo net and racks.
Ford passenger car accessories
ZX2 floor mats and car cover.
Ford car accessories
ZX2 rear spoiler, front end cover and bug shield.
Ford car accessories
ZX2 rear spoiler.
Ford car, truck and SUV accessories
ZX2 spoiler, cargo items, car cover and racks.
Ford accessories for cars, trucks and SUVs
The ZX2 and Mustang rear spoiler, in primer.
Press releases
Concept cars at the 1998 SEMA show
Introduces the ZX2 Fusion, a 230-hp supercharged concept.
Ford ZX2 sports sizzling sales in first year
Over 60,000 sold since the April 17, 1997 launch, and who bought them.
Ford races first entry into new performance market
The S/R's debut at SEMA's International Auto Salon in Pomona.
'Tooner' Focus geared for ultimate street performance
Ford's 2000 SEMA show car. Calls the S/R "a successful niche vehicle".
Still wanted
Known to exist, but we don't have a scan yet.
S/R window sticker
Shows the S/R package as a line item, with the codes SVC-PTSE and PROGRAM PVP.
S/R dealer or press material
Any period flyer, press kit, dealer bulletin or press photo.
Ford Car Source Book
The dealer product guide. 1999 and 2000 editions cover the ZX2.
About these files
The brochures, catalogs, color chart, towing guide and SEMA release come from the Ford Heritage Vault. The 2001 and 2002 e-brochures come from Dezo’s Garage. All of it is © Ford Motor Company and is reproduced here for reference. Ford’s Heritage Vault allows editorial use; for anything else, contact archives@ford.com.
Send us a scan
Window stickers, dealer order guides, S/R paperwork, press kits and magazine road tests are the gaps. Flatbed scans at 300 dpi or better are ideal, but clear phone photos of each page are fine. Post them in the forum or email admin@zx2ms.com. We’ll credit you on the card.