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US recalls (1)
Seat belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Risk and remedy
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Seats and restraints
2000-10-16 · campaign 2000-227
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. The seat belt assemblies may not withstand the force requirements of the standard. In a crash, if the belt buckle fails, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant. Correction: Belt buckle assemblies will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Owner complaints (98)
Owners filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Escort (22 crashes, 2 fires, 21 injuries reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 101).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | |
| Power train | 18 | |
| Air bags | 18 | |
| Seat belts | 11 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | |
| Suspension | 8 | |
| Visibility | 6 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Ford Escort.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2000 Ford Escort 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Ford Escort version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Escort 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 22 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Escort 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Escort ZX2 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Escort ZX2 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.