...99, this time more properly a world car. After an absence of a decade, the Escort nameplate reappeared on a Focus-based four-door sedan in China. *[[Ford Escort (100E)]]

...to end of 1999 model year; sedans to end of 2000. Coupé, dubbed [[Ford ZX2|ZX2]] and with Zetec DOHC engine, continued as an independent line from 2001 to ...1–6)]] | ''Successors:'' [[Ford Ikon (C195)]], [[Ford Focus Mk I]], [[Ford ZX2]]

...er disappeared for 2001. Typical [[Mazda Familia (BG)]]-based engineering; Ford Zetec DOHC engine delivered good power. Refinement poor, when compare ...Escort]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Ford Escort (1997–2000)]] | ''Successor:'' [[Ford Focus Mk I]]

...ica. It was a huge departure from Escort, with striking styling showcasing Ford’s ‘New Edge’ philosophy, and with excellent chassis dynamics. This se *[[Ford Focus Mk I]]

...o [[Volkswagen Golf IV]] standards). Startling exterior design, showcasing Ford’s ‘New Edge’ philosophy, setting the template for future models. Comf ...rd ZX2]], [[Ford Contour Mk II]] | ''Successors:'' [[Ford Focus Mk II]], [[Ford Focus (2008–11)]]