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Oval_Overload 09-15-2008 07:26 PM

Question about the Ford ZX2
 
I'm looking at a Red 1998 Ford ZX2 5 speed for sale, but it does not have ABS.
Does anyone know what I would have to Junkyard to add Antilock to the car?
(rotational speed sensors, ABS computer, rear disks?)

Johnny Mullet 09-16-2008 10:24 AM

I do not like ABS brakes myself, but in order to retrofit that ZX2, you will have a lot of work and money invested including.............

ABS speed sensors
ABS Module plumbed into brake lines
PCM from ABS equipped car
Replace axles with tone ring style
wiring harness

I would find one with ABS before sinking a small fortune into that one.

SuperTrooper 09-16-2008 11:50 AM

The Mullet is wise. Keep shopping!

Judging by your name you are a Ford person. Step up to the Focus, as ABS was more available than in the Escorts. From 2000 - 2003 the Focus and Escort were sold side by side with the Escorts being mostly fleet and rental sales, which = basic. Look for an early Focus.

dremd 09-16-2008 12:18 PM

I third!

I swapped ABS in to a supra once; totally wasn't worth it.

Oval_Overload 09-16-2008 04:21 PM

Thanks for the info, guys. I am a ford person. You can blame Sean T. for my presence here, he brought me over from TaurusClub.com :p

Quote:

Look for an early Focus
Don't the early ones have a lot of problems? They are pretty cool IMO.

Johnny Mullet 09-16-2008 05:40 PM

I worked for Ford for 5 years and would tell you if you want a Focus, make damn sure it's a 2005 or newer. Don't EVER get an older Focus with the 2.0L SPI (Split Port Injection) engine since they are under-powered and not reliable.

Will 09-16-2008 07:14 PM

I would buy the ZX2... They have a great style to them, and look very original.

Johnny Mullet 09-16-2008 08:31 PM

When I first started working for Ford, the ZX2 was on sale brand new for $6999.00

bhazard 09-16-2008 09:08 PM

I personally like the looks and sport of the ZX2 myself.

Frank Lee 09-16-2008 09:42 PM

I live in MN too, and have one vehicle with ABS. I can count the times on one hand that the ABS has been engaged in the last 14 years... and even then, it was because I "locked 'em up" on purpose just to see if the ABS even worked. Forget about it.


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