# \#zx2 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/zx2/3143.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Would it be possible to have aftermarket air conditioning installed on an early 00s car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-it-be-possible-to-have-aftermarket-air-conditioning-installed-on-an-early-00s-car/185332)
**Author:** [@quicksand99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quicksand99)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-it-be-possible-to-have-aftermarket-air-conditioning-installed-on-an-early-00s-car/185332 "2022-07-26T00:59:44Z")
I have a 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 and I was wondering if it would physically possible to have an aftermarket air conditioning system installed. The car came out of the factory with no air conditioning just air and defrost. … --- ## [1998 Ford ZX2 - temp gauge question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-zx2-temp-gauge-question/143777)
**Author:** [@RJ31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RJ31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-zx2-temp-gauge-question/143777 "2019-07-06T20:01:10Z")
98 Ford Escort Zx2, 135K Symptom: All was well for years, suddenly at highway speed 1 day ago, temp gauge needle rose from middle to just before Red on stock temp gauge @ 55mph, outside temp 91 degrees (gauge needle no… --- ## [1999 Ford ZX2 suspicious noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-zx2-suspicious-noise/126804)
**Author:** [@DougCurran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougCurran)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-zx2-suspicious-noise/126804 "2018-10-21T01:28:03Z")
Diagnosing Suspicious Noise - Ford ZX2. My daughter’s car makes a noise that sounds to me most like a bad wheel bearing. She thinks it sounds like her brakes when the rotors have rusted after she has not used it for a … --- ## [2002 Ford ZX2 long-standing mystery problem (wall of text)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-zx2-long-standing-mystery-problem-wall-of-text/82350)
**Author:** [@librarianjess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/librarianjess)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-zx2-long-standing-mystery-problem-wall-of-text/82350 "2013-11-24T09:59:10Z")
After trying my luck over the years with multiple mechanics, I thought I'd see what ideas the folks in this forum have. I drive a 2002 Ford Escort ZX2, 135K miles on it right now. For EIGHT YEARS, I've had trouble with t… --- ## [Horn stuck in On position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-stuck-in-on-position/71268)
**Author:** [@Evo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2012, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-stuck-in-on-position/71268 "2012-03-04T06:44:25Z")
Recently my car horn became stuck in the on position even though I was not driving the car or using the horn. In fact, it got stuck in the middle of the night!! To stop the horn, I simply removed the fuse for the horn, … --- ## [The Mysterious Case of the Urinous AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mysterious-case-of-the-urinous-ac/68599)
**Author:** [@JohannaAZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohannaAZ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2011, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mysterious-case-of-the-urinous-ac/68599 "2011-10-15T15:18:55Z")
Hey fellas! This is Johanna in Mesa, AZ. I have kind of a strangely inexplicable phenomenon that occurs every time I turn the AC on high. The air it blasts smells strongly of URINE, but as it only lasts for the first 30 … --- ## [Tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure/68191)
**Author:** [@ramoro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramoro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2011, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure/68191 "2011-09-27T05:04:26Z")
Every 2 weeks I check my air pressure and 3 or 4 tires will have lost 10 to 15 pounds of air. I then reinflate and it happens again. This has been happening for 2 years. What could be causing this? --- ## [Two cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-cars/68137)
**Author:** [@ZombieTed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZombieTed)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-cars/68137 "2011-09-26T16:06:42Z")
I own a 2000 Ford Escort ZX2 with an automatic transmission. I also own a 1991 Fleetwood Cadillac with an automatic transmission. Each car has its own situation. The ZX2 idles high (about 1000 RPM) and rumbles pretty r… --- ## [02 ford zx2 shaking, idle rpm and lead tape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-zx2-shaking-idle-rpm-and-lead-tape/67480)
**Author:** [@clrk21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clrk21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-zx2-shaking-idle-rpm-and-lead-tape/67480 "2011-08-29T19:44:53Z")
i have an 02 ford zx2 with 122k and it vibrates really bad at idle, but only when i am in drive. it also gets worse when i cut on the AC. this is really common apparently and i knew it when i bought it, but it was only 1… --- ## [Excort ZX2 electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excort-zx2-electrical-problems/36159)
**Author:** [@gaultneye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gaultneye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2011, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excort-zx2-electrical-problems/36159 "2011-08-29T00:33:36Z")
This car is in great condition and doesnt seem to have anything wrong with it, except for the electical system. When we first got the car the horn worked, but two days later it stoped working. Then when we tried to check… --- ## [Cold Start/Run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-run/64205)
**Author:** [@nmagleby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nmagleby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-run/64205 "2011-04-29T16:02:17Z")
My 2002 Ford escort won't start when the engine is cold, and by cold I mean less than about 80 degrees F. I have to crank it multiple times to get it to start, and then it usually runs for a little while and dies. When… --- ## [Front driver's side tire wobble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-drivers-side-tire-wobble/56000)
**Author:** [@Diagnosed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diagnosed)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-drivers-side-tire-wobble/56000 "2010-10-05T19:54:09Z")
The front driver's side wheel on my 2002 ZX2 has started to wobble a bit. That is to say, when I hit speeds of around 40mph, it starts 'vibrating' and I can feel it through the bottom of the car, a sort of oscillating vi… --- ## [Any ideas on the most severe idle vibration I've ever felt!?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-on-the-most-severe-idle-vibration-ive-ever-felt/53838)
**Author:** [@devlon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devlon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2010, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-on-the-most-severe-idle-vibration-ive-ever-felt/53838 "2010-08-21T12:35:17Z")
Hey guys, I'm at my wit's end, so I've come to the geniuses, yeesh. If you guys are familiar with Ford Escort ZX2s and a very, very, VERY rough idle, I'd really appreciate your advice. The car's always had… --- ## [1999 ZX2 Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-zx2-transmission/53812)
**Author:** [@RSpore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RSpore)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-zx2-transmission/53812 "2010-08-20T01:00:27Z")
The past couple of months (at least), it has seemed that my gear shift (manual) has more play in it and just lately,when shifting into a gear (mostly 2nd,3rd & 4th) it "feels" a bit rougher, like it doesn't seat smoothly… --- ## [Bad Battery, and....something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-battery-and-something-else/51974)
**Author:** [@Seth\_Oriath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth_Oriath)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2010, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-battery-and-something-else/51974 "2010-07-18T02:40:32Z")
Ok, so I will try to make the long story a little bit shorter, but I make no promises. I have a 99 Ford Escort ZX2. So, two nights ago I head to my local Wal-Mart at 9pm to get some groceries. Everything was hunky… --- ## [98 Ford Escort ZX2-Stumped everyone I know](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-escort-zx2-stumped-everyone-i-know/49511)
**Author:** [@pointr97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pointr97)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-escort-zx2-stumped-everyone-i-know/49511 "2010-05-28T21:23:10Z")
I will try to be short but still cover everything...I wont admit this to my wife, but this is my fault(initially)...The zx2 decided a week ago to drop coolant, and oil very quickly(or it seemed to me). This caused a bit… --- ## [New Drums?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-drums/49188)
**Author:** [@apaguilar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apaguilar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-drums/49188 "2010-05-22T22:08:43Z")
My mechanic put on new brake shoes and turned the drums twice ($190), but told me that they were making a noise (that they were not making before)and the only way to make it stop was to put in new drums. He said that eve… --- ## [Air conditioner pressure question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-pressure-question/46285)
**Author:** [@jjpzx2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjpzx2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-pressure-question/46285 "2010-03-23T22:29:02Z")
I have a 98 Ford Escort ZX2 and the the ac is not working. I was going to recharge the system but when I checked the pressure I got a really high reading on the low side and a low reading on the high side. Does this mean… --- ## [2000 Escort ZX2 stalls at an idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-escort-zx2-stalls-at-an-idle/43229)
**Author:** [@tjgriff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjgriff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2010, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-escort-zx2-stalls-at-an-idle/43229 "2010-03-23T05:17:39Z")
My ZX2 2.0L DOHC stalls at an idle when approaching stop lights or turns, particularly when the clutch is in. AutoZone gave me the code P1383. The timing belt looks fine. We did an engine flush and that seemed to help… --- ## [Need an alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-an-alignment/44692)
**Author:** [@evanandrews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanandrews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-an-alignment/44692 "2010-02-18T15:56:25Z")
I have a 98 Ford Escort ZX2 with about 123,500 miles on the clock. To set the context I just got new tie rods installed in mid-January. So Monday night I got stuck in a sloppy, slushy, muddy parking lot (I live in Philad… --- ## [Car Repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair/42715)
**Author:** [@FshrKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FshrKing)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2010, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair/42715 "2010-01-18T18:36:18Z")
Hi, had some trouble several months back with a paint job on the car hood. After being a loyal customer for over ten years and having all vehicles serviced at this car dealership they came around. By going in and talk… --- ## [Car won't start in cold weather unless I jump it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-in-cold-weather-unless-i-jump-it/40955)
**Author:** [@spucelik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spucelik)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2009, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-in-cold-weather-unless-i-jump-it/40955 "2009-12-19T15:19:08Z")
I have a 2000 Ford ZX2 that won't start in cold weather. If I jump the car then it starts fine. I had the battery load tested and that checked out ok. I also cleaned the connector points to the battery but still no lu… --- ## [My car makes a grinding noise when slowing down/turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-makes-a-grinding-noise-when-slowing-down-turning/37094)
**Author:** [@98EscortZX2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98EscortZX2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-makes-a-grinding-noise-when-slowing-down-turning/37094 "2009-09-24T20:16:10Z")
I have taken it to the shop a few times--mechanic couldn't recreate the noise--said it might be a sticking caliper. But it seems worse when I have passengers. Alone I rarely hear that sound--more grinding than squeakin… --- ## [Is there a belt inside the engine of a 2000 ZX2 Escort?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-belt-inside-the-engine-of-a-2000-zx2-escort/35289)
**Author:** [@cjmizzou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjmizzou)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2009, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-belt-inside-the-engine-of-a-2000-zx2-escort/35289 "2009-08-21T12:12:44Z")
I have been told the reason that my car will not start is that the belt inside the motor either slipped or broke. They told me that the entire engine would need to come out. Is that true. Is there a belt inside of the… --- ## [Want to be sure I have located the back up light switch in a '98 ford escort zx2 sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-be-sure-i-have-located-the-back-up-light-switch-in-a-98-ford-escort-zx2-sport/35074)
**Author:** [@jeball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeball)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-be-sure-i-have-located-the-back-up-light-switch-in-a-98-ford-escort-zx2-sport/35074 "2009-08-14T23:21:25Z")
I believe it is coming out of the front of the transmission going to a connector at the bottom of the motor. Any advise? --- ## [Help im at a loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-im-at-a-loss/34226)
**Author:** [@brianmakanda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brianmakanda)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-im-at-a-loss/34226 "2009-07-30T16:35:30Z")
hey guys, help im lost. I dont claim to be a mechanic, but my brothers do. My 99 Ford Escort ZX2 quit going down the road on me a month ago, but couldnt afford to fix it, so I drove my beater Jeep until I could. Ok wel… --- ## [Timing is everything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-is-everything/33957)
**Author:** [@SenecaC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SenecaC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2009, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-is-everything/33957 "2009-07-25T15:52:43Z")
My 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 with 153,000 miles quit running on the highway. The engine turned over but seemed to have no compression. I took the timing belt cover off thinking the belt had broken, but the belt looked fine … --- ## [2001 Ford ZX2 Loud Exhust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-zx2-loud-exhust/33663)
**Author:** [@chcameron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chcameron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2009, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-zx2-loud-exhust/33663 "2009-07-19T22:20:45Z")
I have a 2001 Ford ZX2 with about 81,000 miles on it and over the years the car's tail pipe has gotten increasingly louder. I didn't notice it as much since I drive it everyday, but when people got in my car they starte… --- ## [Power steering Ford ZX2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-ford-zx2/33310)
**Author:** [@Beadsandbeads](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beadsandbeads)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-ford-zx2/33310 "2009-07-13T19:22:49Z")
What would you guys do for a 2002 ZX2 (Escort) with only 40K and has BLACK PS fluid? There are no symptoms and there is no fluid change schedule. Should I just change it and pray? When I first looked for a cooler, I … --- ## [Service engine soon light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-light/32891)
**Author:** [@Jharden72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jharden72)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 10:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-light/32891 "2009-07-08T10:04:32Z")
I have a 2001 Ford ZX2, 4 cylinder. The service engine soon light came on about 400 miles ago. I had a check run and it came up with a #P0171. Says my gas is running lean or rich. Probable causes are mass air flow sensor… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/zx2/3143.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=zx2)