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Do a Ford Escort EngineZX2 Fit in 1999 Ford Escort ZX2?
any escort ZX2 engine will fit into other escort ZX2s as there was only one engine offered from 1998-2003, the VCT equipped 2.0l zetec. The only real difference in ZX2 engines was the timing kit used. The early ZX2 (1998-1999.5) used a timing kit which used 3 pulleys. These are usually identified by the early style cam cover with the recess for the installation of a spark plug cover. The later version (1999.5-2003) of the zetec used in the ZX2 used a 2 pulley timing kit. This later version can be identified by the cam cover, either light gray or black, which does not have a provision for a spark plug cover
Can you bypass the AC compressor on a 2001 Ford Escort ZX2?
No, not that I know of. ZXTuner sells an AC Delete pulley that replaces the compresser with an idler pulley. I have it on two of my ZX2s and it works fine and is easy to install and no new belts are required.
Does a ford escort zx2 1999 have cruise control?
Answer1999 ZX2s had the availability of cruise control. Not all cars were so equipped. In order for a 1999 zx2 to have cruise control installed from the factory it needed to be equipped with the "Hot comfort group". This option included: cruise, tilt and dual map lights.NOTE: all "sport" versions of the ZX2 are considered "Hot" versionsprevious answer:Mine does, but I've also got the sports edition (Not a lot of difference so I understand).
How many miles can you expect to get from a 98 ford escort zx2?
I have a 99 zx2 and I have put 166,000 miles on it and it is still going strong. I wasn't the best at keeping up on service, so if you are then you have a lot of life left in your car. Change your tranny fluid and filter as well and you will be fine.AnswerThere are many variables to this question. Assuming that the car sees it's recommended maintainance it should be good for 200,000+ miles. I have a '98 ZX2 with a 5-speed. It now has 154,453 miles on it and I expect many more. AnswerI have a 1998 zx2 with an automatic transmission that has 178,000 miles on it and besides some minor problems, it's working fine. AnswerNo reason you can't get at least 300,000 miles if you take care of it. Although "taking care of it" is very relative. Answerdepending on the model you have its not uncommon to get 250k-300k on the zx2s. note that the transmossion on the autos may verry well need replacing at 140k or so, and replacing it with a slightly better production Mazda tranny is a good idea (the stock ford auto trannys are rated for 105 WHP, where the Mazda can hold up for 132 WHP or so.)
Your ZX2 runs very rough at idle then smooths out when accelerating?
== == == == We had this problem with our 2001 escort and we were told that we had a lot of carbon build up. We had a tune up and a carbon flush and it did way better. I had this problem, I thought it was electrical since it mainly happened when I turned on the lights or heater. I changed out the fuel filter and the problem was fixed. I also have a small vacuum leak in a hose off the valve cover that adds a little to the vibration. Answer My 98 zx2 has the same problem. I took it in and my mechanic told me that there had been a maintenence recall on the transmission mounts. they said the transmission mounts on zx2s tend to wear out over time and that causes the vibration. they also said you'll know that's the problem if it smooths out in neutral. Tune up will probably help. Kind of sounds like your fule filter may be cloged. if the cam belt has been changed recently the cam positioning sensor could be bad so if you know someone with a programmer talk to them to be sure This could be due to damage/deterioration of the motor mounts. The next time you take your ZX2 in to be serviced ask the technician to check the motor mounts for excessive wear. I was experiencing this very issue on my 2000 ZX2 and it turned out to be a leak in the hose that connects to the PCV Valve. Replaced the hose and the engine smoothed out. ANSWER This is due to a design issue with the engine. There is a Technical Service Bulletin from Ford TSB 031515 that involves reconfiguring the motor mounts. I've chosen to just live with it.
How do you change an alternator belt on a 2002 ford zx2?
You don't have an alternator belt, it is called a serpentine belt. It is very easy to change on the Z-tec engine, you just loosen up the tensioner pully bolt (turn it with a wrench) and the belt will come right off. look on the belt diagram sticker on the engine if you don't know where the tensioner pully is. They don't have a belt diagram sticker on this vehicle so take care to remember how belt is put on or track down diagram on line, also much easier to install if raised in the air since tensioner is on bottom of vehicle Steps to Replace 2003 ZX2 Serpetine Belt: Make sure you need to replace the belt. My factory manual says cracks in the Vs is okay. Only missing chunks indicate the belt should be replaced. Before removing the old belt, make sure you have a diagram. It would take a long time to figure it out from scratch. (Best I can tell, there's a difference between early and late ZX2s. Maybe Escort too.) Remove the left wheel and remove the splash shield. Use a 13mm wrench on the bolt at the center of the tensioner pulley and turn the tensioner clockwise to take tension off the belt and remove the old belt. String the new belt over all pulleys except for the water pump. (A straightened coat hanger wire with a hook bent on the end is a good tool to get the belt positioned.) The final belt routing requires that the wrench that is turning the tensioner clockwise be held in the wheel well as the belt is positioned over the water pump from under the hood. An extra person would be best, but I used a vise-grip to block the wrench while I went under the hood. Not a bad task. Most of my time was spent deciding that I had to remove the wheel.
