Ford ZX2 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford ZX2 model year from 1998 to 2003 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the ZX2 has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2002 (up to 26 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Ford ZX2 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2003 25 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
2002 25–26 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
2001 25–26 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
2000 25 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
1999 25 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
1998 25 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl

2003 Ford ZX2: engines & MPG

The 2003 ZX2 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escort ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 30 25 MPG
Escort ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 23 28 25 MPG

2002 Ford ZX2: engines & MPG

The 2002 ZX2 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escort ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 31 26 MPG
Escort ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG

2001 Ford ZX2: engines & MPG

The 2001 ZX2 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escort ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 31 26 MPG
Escort ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG

2000 Ford ZX2: engines & MPG

The 2000 ZX2 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escort ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG
Escort ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG

1999 Ford ZX2: engines & MPG

The 1999 ZX2 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escort ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG
Escort ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG

1998 Ford ZX2: engines & MPG

The 1998 ZX2 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escort ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG
Escort ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Ford ZX2 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the ZX2 range from 25 to 26 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2002 model year.

What engines does the 2003 Ford ZX2 have?

The 2003 ZX2 was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2003 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Ford ZX2 require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Ford ZX2 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/ford/zx2.

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