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title: "Ford Escort ZX2 brochures and owner's manual (PDF)"
description: "Ford Escort ZX2 factory sales brochures, catalogs, color charts, accessory books and press releases from 1997 to 2003, as full PDFs."
url: https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures
reviewed: 2026-10-30
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# 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

- **1998 Escort ZX2** (12 pages): The launch brochure (March 1997). Cool and Hot, the Sport package, equipment packages 326A–328A, wheels and colors. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/1998-ford-escort-zx2.pdf)
- **2000 Ford ZX2** (16 pages): The first brochure without the Escort name. One model, with Comfort and Power groups, ten colors. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2000-ford-zx2.pdf)
- **2000 Ford ZX2 (French, Canada)** (16 pages): Its spec page lists a "Groupe hautes performances" whose contents match the S/R, with Zinc Yellow paint available only with it. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2000-ford-zx2-french.pdf)
- **2001 Ford ZX2 e-brochure** (7 pages): Ford's online brochure for the single 2001 model. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2001-ford-zx2.pdf)
- **2002 Ford ZX2 e-brochure** (11 pages): Standard, Deluxe and Premium, with equipment and colors. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2002-ford-zx2.pdf)
- **2003 Ford ZX2** (6 pages): The final year. The facelift, trims, colors, final drive ratios and EPA figures. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2003-ford-zx2.pdf)

## Escort and Ford car catalogs

Full-line catalogs with ZX2 sections, usually with the most complete spec and option tables.

- **1997 Ford of Canada car and light truck guide** (52 pages): Page 14 covers the 1998 Escort ZX2. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/1997-ford-canada-car-light-truck-guide.pdf)
- **1998 Ford Escort** (22 pages): Sedan, wagon and ZX2. Full specs, interior dimensions, Hot option groups and colors (pages 14–21). [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/1998-ford-escort.pdf)
- **1998 Ford Escort (French)** (22 pages): The Canadian French edition of the 1998 Escort catalog. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/1998-ford-escort-french.pdf)
- **1998 Ford cars and trucks** (28 pages): The full line, with short ZX2 mentions. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/1998-ford-cars-and-trucks.pdf)
- **1998 Ford Division cars and trucks (English and Spanish)** (12 pages): One ZX2 photo and a line of copy. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/1998-ford-division-english-spanish.pdf)
- **1999 Ford Escort** (22 pages): The 1999 line. Variable cam timing, the Hot Sport Group, and Autumn Orange as a Sport Group color. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/1999-ford-escort.pdf)
- **1999 Ford cars and trucks** (16 pages): The full line. Almost no ZX2 content. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/1999-ford-cars-and-trucks.pdf)
- **2000 Guide to Ford cars and trucks (French)** (44 pages): ZX2 bullet points on pages 11–12. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2000-ford-cars-trucks-guide-french.pdf)
- **2001 Focus, Mustang and ZX2** (46 pages): The full 2001 catalog. ZX2 on pages 39–45, with 15-inch alloys and a spoiler now standard. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2001-ford-focus-mustang-zx2.pdf)
- **2001 Focus, Mustang and ZX2 (short)** (6 pages): A short version. The ZX2 is "fun times two". [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2001-ford-focus-mustang-zx2-short.pdf)
- **2002 Ford cars** (52 pages): ZX2 on pages 40–49. Standard, Deluxe and Premium contents, plus colors and trims. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2002-ford-cars.pdf)
- **2002 Ford cars (short)** (12 pages): A short ZX2 section. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2002-ford-cars-short.pdf)
- **2003 Ford cars** (24 pages): ZX2 on pages 20–21. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2003-ford-cars.pdf)

## Reference

- **2003 Ford car exterior colors** (2 pages): Ford's 2003 paint chart, with paint codes for every ZX2 color. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2003-ford-exterior-colors.pdf)
- **2003 RV and trailer towing guide** (24 pages): Rates the ZX2 at 1,000 lb in the light-duty class. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2003-ford-rv-trailer-towing-guide.pdf)
- **2002 Escort and ZX2 owner's guide** (216 pages): The full owner's guide. Fluids and capacities, Motorcraft part numbers, bulbs, fuses, towing and engine data. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2002-ford-escort-zx2-owners-guide.pdf)

## Accessories

Ford dealer accessory books. ZX2 spoilers, covers, racks, mats and cargo gear.

- **1998 Ford car accessories** (16 pages): The "Escort Coupe" spoiler, car cover, cargo net and racks. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/1998-ford-car-accessories.pdf)
- **1999 Ford passenger car accessories** (28 pages): ZX2 floor mats and car cover. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/1999-ford-car-accessories.pdf)
- **2001 Ford car accessories** (36 pages): ZX2 rear spoiler, front end cover and bug shield. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2001-ford-car-accessories.pdf)
- **2002 Ford car accessories** (28 pages): ZX2 rear spoiler. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2002-ford-car-accessories.pdf)
- **2002 Ford car, truck and SUV accessories** (56 pages): ZX2 spoiler, cargo items, car cover and racks. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2002-ford-car-truck-suv-accessories.pdf)
- **2003 Ford accessories for cars, trucks and SUVs** (52 pages): The ZX2 and Mustang rear spoiler, in primer. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/2003-ford-accessories.pdf)

## Press releases

- **1998 Concept cars at the 1998 SEMA show** (2 pages): Introduces the ZX2 Fusion, a 230-hp supercharged concept. [PDF](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures/1998-ford-sema-concept-cars-release.pdf)
- **1998 Ford ZX2 sports sizzling sales in first year**: Over 60,000 sold since the April 17, 1997 launch, and who bought them. [Read](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/press/1998-zx2-first-year-sales)
- **1999 Ford races first entry into new performance market**: The S/R's debut at SEMA's International Auto Salon in Pomona. [Read](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/press/1999-zx2-sr-debut)
- **1999 Escort ZX2 S/R press kit**: Ford Racing's launch kit. Full release, supplier list, spec sheet and racing parts page. [Read](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/press/1999-zx2-sr-press-kit)
- **2000 'Tooner' Focus geared for ultimate street performance**: Ford's 2000 SEMA show car. Calls the S/R "a successful niche vehicle". [Read](https://zx2ms.com/wiki/press/2000-tooner-focus)

## Still wanted

Known to exist, but we don't have a scan yet.

- **1999 S/R window sticker**: Shows the S/R package as a line item, with the codes SVC-PTSE and PROGRAM PVP. (scan wanted)
- **1999 S/R dealer material**: Any period flyer, dealer bulletin or press photo, or a flatbed scan of the full press kit. (scan wanted)
- **2000 Ford Car Source Book**: The dealer product guide. 1999 and 2000 editions cover the ZX2. (scan wanted)

## About these files

The brochures, catalogs, color chart, towing guide and SEMA release come from the [Ford Heritage Vault](https://fordheritagevault.com/). The 2001 and 2002 e-brochures come from [Dezo's Garage](https://xr793.com/). 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](https://forum.zx2ms.com/c/zx2-dedicated-discussion/zx2-discussion/6) or email [admin@zx2ms.com](mailto:admin@zx2ms.com). We'll credit you on the card.

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Source: https://zx2ms.com/wiki/brochures (ZX2 Motorsports wiki). Questions or corrections: admin@zx2ms.com.