Table 1 shows eleven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2000 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (five problems).
My 2000 Ford zx2 idler pulley broke causing damage to the belt tensioner and water pump housing. The mechanic says that this is very unusual, he has never heard of such problems with any vehicle. I don't know if this is a fluke or a design flaw. Could you check into it. Read details...
Dealer replaced parts; partial fix of problems. No safety defect listed for above vehicle. Read details...
Burn out motor. Read details...