Overview & Reviews

Need more luxury when you Escape? For 2003, Ford will offer a new Limited edition that includes body-color trim, polished aluminum wheels, a reverse sensing system, a Mach audio system with six-disc CD changer, heated front seats and sideview mirrors, premium leather seats, front side airbags and an autodimming rearview mirror. The XLT can also be upgraded this year with an appearance package that includes special wheels, side step bars and body-color exterior trim. For all 2003 Ford Escapes, there are upgraded interior materials and fabrics, an available two-tone cabin color scheme, illuminated power window and lock switches and three new colors. Finally, the XLS 4WD with a four-cylinder engine and a manual transmission is dropped for 2003.

• Powerful V6, large cargo capacity, comfortable interior, car-like handling.

• Weak standard four-cylinder engine, small gas tank size limits range.

User Reviews:

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  Over 281,000 miles and still going strong - 2003 Ford Escape
  By ljs_florida - June 23 - 6:16 pm

  This is the best vehicle I had ever owned it now has over 281,000 miles and no major problems with this vehicle at all, the only thing that has gone wrong was the radiator and fuel pump no other problems.

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  great value - 2003 Ford Escape
  By northerngirl1 - July 5 - 12:08 pm

  My 2003 Ford Excape LXT has been a great, reliable vehicle. It doesnt handle as well as my Jeep Cherokee in the Minnesota Winters but it isnt as heavy either. No complaints. I change the oil evert 3000 and rotate the tires every 6000 like clockwork. At 95,000 miles....other than routine maintenance like brakes, replaced tie rod ends once, I havent done anything major to it. Looks like new!

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  Great Car - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Joy - September 3 - 3:44 pm

  This car has been the best car we have had. We keep up on maintenance and change oil every 3000 miles. This is my wifes car and she treats it much better than I treat my car. I have a ford explorer 1997 with 235,000 and no real problems with same water pump. Both cars are great. This SUV is very fun to drive in the snow. Handles great.

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  Its A winner - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Donna - June 29 - 4:21 pm

  Ive driven cross-country from west coast to east. I call my car the Willy Nelson b/c its on the road again and again. I love my car. Its old now I find myself having to replace brakes a lot often but I think its b/c Im being taken advantage of by mechanics.

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  Love this car, - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Pnoble - March 27 - 8:10 pm

  Love driving this car, have gotten excellent gas mileage (from 22-28 mpg usually the higher end when traveling), no work other than oil changes, regular break work from in city traffic. It takes the mountains like a dream, comfortable for 3 traveling long distance and for all the luggage w/ the storage area in back. Great for moving items due to the back seats lowering. Loved it so much bought another one in 2008 and still have them both. Would buy a third if either of these ever give out.

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  Great drive especially in the snow - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Melissa - March 9 - 11:47 am

  I love driving this car. It drives especially well in the snow and the awd makes it so you dont even have to engage 4wd most of the time. I live in the mountains and it is a great car. I love the room in the back of the car where adults can easily sit. I also love the cargo space in the back. The seats lay down flat if you need more cargo space.

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  Love It - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Mel - February 8 - 11:58 am

  I researched quite a bit before i purchased this car. I got the limited because i didnt like the plastic on the other ones. I think the SUV had one owner previously. I live in Germany now and my SUV is small enough to fit in most compact spaces but it still has a lot of interior room. And my SUV goes through the snow and mud of these county roads like no other. I have had a few issues the 6 Disc CD changer gave out a week after i got it. It is a little noisy driving but yo get that with most SUVs. And it almost hesitates when i am driving around 45. The mechanics tell me that some vehicles just do it. Slightly annoying. However, i have been having issues with my sun roof hestitating to open.

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  I love my Escape - 2003 Ford Escape
  By pammymc - November 23 - 5:46 pm

  I bought this car new. I have had no real issues with it other than brake wear (my driving habbits-not the cars fault. Had to get new rotors twice.) & the starter went out @ 35K. The interior has taken a beating from my kids but a little Folex & it looks like new again. The radio is ok. I love my 6 disc CD changer. It doesnt have Aux plugs so no I-pod in the car. The thing is driving habbits determine alot how your car is going to perform. Flippling from reverse to drive while still moving will screw the transmission on any car. Some drivers migt want to examine their habits before the scrap the car. Overall Id buy another one if my credit wasnt messed up with this economy!

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  Love my Escape - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Cherona - October 16 - 10:00 am

  I am ecstatic about my new Ford Escape. Its not too big or too small, drives great, has a little pep in its pickup and for a SUV its pretty darn good on gas. Im glad that I chose my Escape over the Hyundai Santa Fe and Chevy Blazer. I couldnt be happier.

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  great car - 2003 Ford Escape
  By bjcgolf - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Great car. Fun to drive. Good features. Price hard to beat.