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Technical Service Bulletins of the 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort)

There have been 58 technical service bulletins issued for the 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort).

1 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) engine TSB (Bulletin 031514)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 4, 2003
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1380, p1381, p1383, and/or p0340 may be stored in memory.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2001 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2002 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2002 Mercury Cougar, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique.

2 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) engine TSB (Bulletin 031515)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 4, 2003
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Idle vibration on vehicles equipped with 2. 0l spi or zetec engine only.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 2001 Ford Escort, 2002 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2001 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2002 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer.

3 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) fuel system TSB (Bulletin 0398)

Bulletin Date: May. 12, 2003
Component: Fuel system.
Bulletin Summary: Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 2001 Ford Escort, 2002 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 1997 Ford Mustang, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2001 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2002 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 1997 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2001 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2002 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, 1997 Lincoln Continental, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2002 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mystique, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer.

4 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 15256)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 1, 2001
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles with automatic transaxles may exhibit a clunk noise on initial reverse engagement cold.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2001 Ford Zx2 (escort).

5 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) air conditioner TSB (Bulletin 14379)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 1, 2000
Component: Air conditioner.
Bulletin Summary: Vehicles may experience inoperative or incorrect a/c operation after replacing the ccrm.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 2000 Mercury Tracer.

6 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) brake foundation components TSB (Bulletin 0069)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 20, 2000
Component: Brake foundation components.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while braking, brake drag and/or uneven front brake pad wear may occur.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer.

7 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) air conditioner TSB (Bulletin 0051)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 6, 2000
Component: Air conditioner.
Bulletin Summary: Vehicles may exhibit engine hesitation or surge when the a/c compressor cycles may occur.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort).

8 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 0059)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 6, 2000
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Subject concerning the idle-vibration- 2. 0l and zetec engines- service tip.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer.
 

9 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) unknown or other TSB (Bulletin 0037)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 7, 2000
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: Vehicle may experience the malfunction inciator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique.

10 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin 9912701)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 6, 1999
Component: Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Engineering is investigating concerns with vehicles exhibiting diagnostic trouble codes po705, po708 or p1705 (transmission range sensor).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer.

11 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) engine TSB (Bulletin 13468)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 1999
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles equipped with 2. 0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Focus, 2000 Ford Focus, 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique.

12 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) engine TSB (Bulletin 7451)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 1999
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles equipped with 2. 0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Focus, 2000 Ford Focus, 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique.

13 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) unknown or other TSB (Bulletin 7131)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 1999
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of the malfunction indicator light on and diagnostic trouble code p0455 (evaporative emission) in memory.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 2000 Mercury Tracer.

14 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 13386)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 1999
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Information on investigating hard start / no start conditions accompanied by overfueling in ambients below 32f/0c, on vehicles with vct equipped 2. 0l zetec engines.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique.

15 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) brake foundation components TSB (Bulletin 99194)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 20, 1999
Component: Brake foundation components.
Bulletin Summary: Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1993 Ford Aerostar, 1994 Ford Aerostar, 1995 Ford Aerostar, 1996 Ford Aerostar, 1997 Ford Aerostar, 1994 Ford Aspire, 1995 Ford Aspire, 1996 Ford Aspire, 1997 Ford Aspire, 1993 Ford Bronco, 1994 Ford Bronco, 1995 Ford Bronco, 1996 Ford Bronco, 1995 Ford Contour, 1996 Ford Contour, 1997 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 1993 Ford Econoline, 1994 Ford Econoline, 1995 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1998 Ford Econoline, 1999 Ford Econoline, 2000 Ford Econoline, 1993 Ford Escort, 1994 Ford Escort, 1995 Ford Escort, 1996 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 1993 Ford Explorer, 1994 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1993 Ford F Super Duty, 1994 Ford F Super Duty, 1995 Ford F Super Duty, 1996 Ford F Super Duty, 1997 Ford F Super Duty, 1998 Ford F Super Duty, 1999 Ford F Super Duty, 2000 Ford F Super Duty, 1993 Ford F-150, 1994 Ford F-150, 1995 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 1993 Ford F-250, 1994 Ford F-250, 1995 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 2000 Ford F-250, 1993 Ford Festiva, 2000 Ford Focus, 1993 Ford Mustang, 1994 Ford Mustang, 1995 Ford Mustang, 1996 Ford Mustang, 1997 Ford Mustang, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 1993 Ford Probe, 1994 Ford Probe, 1995 Ford Probe, 1996 Ford Probe, 1997 Ford Probe, 1993 Ford Ranger, 1994 Ford Ranger, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1993 Ford Taurus, 1994 Ford Taurus, 1995 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 1993 Ford Tempo, 1994 Ford Tempo, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1994 Ford Thunderbird, 1995 Ford Thunderbird, 1996 Ford Thunderbird, 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 1995 Ford Windstar, 1996 Ford Windstar, 1997 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1993 Lincoln Continental, 1994 Lincoln Continental, 1995 Lincoln Continental, 1996 Lincoln Continental, 1997 Lincoln Continental, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 1993 Lincoln Town Car, 1994 Lincoln Town Car, 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 1996 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 1993 Mercury Cougar, 1994 Mercury Cougar, 1995 Mercury Cougar, 1996 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 1995 Mercury Mystique, 1996 Mercury Mystique, 1997 Mercury Mystique, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique, 1993 Mercury Sable, 1994 Mercury Sable, 1995 Mercury Sable, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable, 2000 Mercury Sable, 1993 Mercury Topaz, 1994 Mercury Topaz, 1993 Mercury Tracer, 1994 Mercury Tracer, 1995 Mercury Tracer, 1996 Mercury Tracer, 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 1993 Mercury Villager, 1994 Mercury Villager, 1995 Mercury Villager, 1996 Mercury Villager, 1997 Mercury Villager, 1998 Mercury Villager, 1999 Mercury Villager, 2000 Mercury Villager.

16 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) unknown or other TSB (Bulletin 13249)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 1, 1999
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of the malfunction indicator lamp light on and diagnostic trouble code p0455 in memory.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 2000 Mercury Tracer.

17 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm) TSB (Bulletin 6932)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 1, 1999
Component: Automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm).
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or mil on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission range sensor.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer.

18 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) unknown or other TSB (Bulletin 6934)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 1, 1999
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: Concerns with a malfunction indicator light on with a diagnostic trouble code p1744.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer.

19 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm) TSB (Bulletin 13160)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 1999
Component: Automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm).
Bulletin Summary: Vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or malfunction indicator lamp on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission ranger sensor (trs).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer.

20 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort) unknown or other TSB (Bulletin 13162)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 1999
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on with a diagnostic trouble code p1744.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1998 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer.


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