The Ford ZX2 is a two-door variant of the Ford escort subcompact, produced by Ford Motor Company from 1998 to 2003. The ZX2 features well-designed body styling that is vastly unique from the Escort, along with a 2.0-liter Zetec four-cylinder engine that is unavailable in the Escort. This engine is capable of producing 130 horsepower. The ZX2 was designed with the duties of a sporty, yet affordable and economical performance vehicle in mind, with an enhanced suspension and the availability of a manual transmission. After 2003, the ZX2 gave way to the Focus ZX3, which carried over the Zetec engine with a few noticeable changes.
Despite the Ford ZX2’s overall reliability, major and minor repairs are an inevitable occurrence throughout the vehicle lifespan. Over time, major components such as the water pump, CV joints, steering components, air conditioning compressor, radiator and timing belt will have to be repaired or replaced in order to keep the vehicle running. Such repairs can lead to a repair bill of all worth hundreds of dollars. Engine or transmission failure can now only sideline a vehicle for a lengthy period of time, it also signals the eventual appearance of a rather expensive repair bill. If the engine or transmission requires replacement or rebuilding, you may end up spending thousands of dollars just to get your vehicle back on the road. Without warranty coverage, you may find yourself having to pay out-of-pocket for these expenses.
Extended warranties prevent that from happening. Instead of paying out-of-pocket for automotive repairs, the extended warranty coverage will help you save money by taking care of the cost of repairs covered under the warranty. In many cases, the only thing you have to worry about is paying the deductible, unless your warranty coverage comes with a $0 deductible. Extended warranties come with plenty of perks, including free roadside assistance and 24-hour towing to your home or a nearby repair center and a free car rental for as long as your vehicle was being repaired. An extended warranty can be purchased from a third-party company for a small monthly or yearly fee.