The most-reported ZX2 run is 3FAFP113X2R (2002 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.1× the typical run. Power train problems make up 33% of reports; 2002 is the worst model year at 1.5 complaints per run.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ford ZX2 has 10 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 64% of every ZX2 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3FAFP113X2R•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| 3FAFP11322R•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| 3FAFP11323R•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| 3FAFP11382R•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| 3FAFP11302R•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| 3FAFP11343R•••••• | 2002 | 1 | — | |
| 3FAFP11372R•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| 3FAFP11313R•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| 3FAFP11363R•••••• | 2003 | 1 | — | |
| 3FAFP11303R•••••• | 2003 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Ford ZX2 the gap between build years is 1.2×: a 2002 car draws 1.5 complaints per run, a 2003 one 1.3.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 9 | 6 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2002 at 1.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2003 at 1.3.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 33% of everything Ford ZX2 owners report: Power Train, 5 of 14 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Seats | — | — | |
| Gasoline | — | — | |
| Other | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts | — | — |
The ZX2 against its rivals
The ZX2 draws 1.4 complaints per production run; the Nissan 200SX 1.5 and the BMW 318i 1.1.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford ZX2 | 14 | 10 | 14.3% | |
| Nissan 200SX | 118 | 81 | 11.9% | |
| BMW 318i | 65 | 57 | 7.7% |
How serious were they
Of the 14 reports on the Ford ZX2, 14.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Ford ZX2 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 14 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 2 (14.3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 147% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ford ZX2 share of that is 14 complaints over 10 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ford ZX2 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 14 NHTSA complaints from 10 ZX2 runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which ZX2 production run has the most complaints?
3FAFP113X2R, a 2002 build, with 3 complaints. The typical ZX2 run has 1.4.
Which ZX2 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2002 is heaviest at 1.5 complaints per run and 2003 lightest at 1.3.
Does the ZX2 get more complaints than the Nissan 200SX?
No: 1.4 complaints per production run for the ZX2 against 1.5 for the Nissan 200SX.
How many ZX2 complaints involve a crash?
14.3% of 14 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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