2000 Ford Escort engine and engine cooling problems

21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Ford Escort — 21% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

21%

share of all complaints

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median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“I would like to reference odi cases # 8016196, 1451010 and particularly 881231 in reference to my ford escort. While driving at low speed, my power steering, ac and alternator went out when the serpentine belt broke. The belt was wrapped around the water pump tensioner, which literally snapped away…”
filed Aug 12, 2004
“I've had my ford escort zx2 for a year now. I bought it used from a dealership. Recently I've noticed a major decline in performance. It idles low, the horsepower is gone, and when sitting for periods of time it has problems starting. Last weekend I had a ford certified mechanic perform a computer…”
filed Jul 29, 2004

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission…
CSP-08B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2008
Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. *tt
19016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006