Documents
Sources and further reading
Where the facts in this wiki come from. Ford's own literature counts as a primary source. Otherwise a claim is tagged Confirmed only when two or more of these agree.
Ford literature
- Ford brochures, catalogs and guides, 1997–2003Twenty-nine Ford documents hosted on this site, from the Ford Heritage Vault, Dezo's Garage and the 2002 owner's guide. Trims, options, colors, specs, dimensions and towing.Primary
- Ford Heritage VaultFord's archive of brochures, press photos and releases. Search for "ZX2" or "Escort".Archive
- Dezo's Garage (xr793.com)Ford brochure scans for every ZX2 model year, including the 2001 and 2002 e-brochures.Archive
- 2002 Ford Escort / ZX2 owner's guideFord's 216-page owner's guide, hosted on this site. Fluids, capacities, part numbers, bulbs, fuses, towing and engine data.Manual
Ford press releases
- Ford ZX2 sports sizzling sales in first year (April 16, 1998)The April 17, 1997 launch, 60,000+ sales, buyer demographics, price cuts.Primary
- Concept cars debut at 1998 SEMA show (November 1998)The ZX2 Fusion concept.Primary
- Ford races first entry into new performance market (March 26, 1999)The S/R debut at SEMA's International Auto Salon in Pomona, and its partner brands.Primary
- 'Tooner' Focus geared for ultimate street performance (March 31, 2000)Calls the S/R "a successful niche vehicle".Primary
Service and government data
- Operation CHARM, 2003 Escort ZX2 2.0L DOHCFactory service data. Engine specs, firing order, fluid types and maintenance schedules (a 1998 edition is also available).Service data
- NHTSA recalls and safety ratingsRecall campaigns (filed under Escort), crash test ratings and owner complaints, via api.nhtsa.gov.Government
- Vehicle Flaws, Ford ZX2 / EscortTechnical service bulletin summaries and complaints.TSBs
The ZX2
- Used car review: 1997–2003 Ford Escort and ZX2Consumer Guide. Year-by-year changes, prices, option prices, trouble spots, recalls.Buyer's guide
- Ford ZX2Consumer Guide. History, and the Car and Driver comparison test.Article
- Gen-X Files: 1997 Ford Escort ZX2 (August 1997)Motor Trend comparison test, archived. 0–60, skidpad, slalom and braking.Road test
- Ford Escort (North America)Wikipedia. Platform, transmissions, production end, sales.Reference
- Ford Zeta engineWikipedia. Zetec variants, bore and stroke, VCT.Reference
- Mazda G5M transmissionWikipedia. Manual gear ratios by year.Reference
- Ford ZX2HandWiki. Dimensions, weight and model history.Reference
- Ford Escort problem historiesTrueDelta. Owner-reported repairs.Owner data
The S/R
- The Humble Zoom: Ford Escort ZX2 Data FileGrassroots Motorsports. Production by color, 143 hp, ECU codes, Dynamic Suspension kit.Article
- CC Capsule: 1999–2000 Ford Escort ZX2 S/RCurbside Classic. Parts list and owner comments on what reached production.Article
- The Forgotten Ford Escort ZX2 S/R Was a Parts-Bin MasterpieceThe Drive. Development history and the Motor Trend 0–60 figure.Article
- Ford predicted the Fast and the Furious craze when it built the Escort ZX2 S/RThe Autopian. Parts, torque claim and the Dynamic Suspension kit.Article
- Ford Escort ZX2 S/R: The Forgotten High-Performance CoupePackage price, rivals, cars delivered incomplete.Article
Racing and culture
- Geoffrion waiting for new Pro Stock carMotorsport.com. The 2003 ZX2 Pro Stock car.Article
- Ford Escort ZX2 on IMCDbInternet Movie Cars Database appearances.Reference
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