Ford EscortFord Escort ZX2 is a hot-looking compact coupe with a rakish design. Yet its handsome interior reveals a roomy back seat and surprisingly large trunk. ZX2 provides responsive handling and good road manners and its engine delivers decent power. At the same time, the ZX2 is a practical car, with plenty of room in the back seats for friends.
Does the pitch of the noise change with engine cranking speed ? Pluggin an ear and using a paper towel roll might help determine which if any of the pulleys have bad bearings. I'd also run a compression test to ensure that overheating didn't ruin the head and/or head gasket.
Unfortunately it sounds as though she drove it until it ran out of coolant and cooked the engine until it ground to a halt.
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