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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Best SUV - 2003 Ford Escape
By TigsZBest - October 22 - 2:00 amI bought my Escape because it was very comfortable to get in and out of. I have a physical disability which makes driving a car very hard for me. I needed something higher, but was afraid of getting a SUV. After I test drove the Escape I knew it was for me! My friends and family were very amazed that I found something that I felt so comfortable in. It is a joy to be able to go out and have a comfortable and easy handling vehicle to go in.
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By RONALD - October 19 - 2:00 amIT IS A GREAT SUV I WOULD RECOMMEND IT AND WOULD BUY IT ALL OVER AGAIN
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Fun to Drive - 2003 Ford Escape
By PooJo - October 15 - 2:00 amIve been real happy with my decision to buy a 2003 Ford Escape XLT. It is so fun to drive, I make up excuses to go to town! I had a 2001 Honda CRV before, and this Escape is much more roomier & luxurious than the utilitarian feel of the CRV. Plus the Escape is one of the few small SUVs with NO BULKY SPARE TIRE hanging off the rear of it, and as a result, it only has a 16 gallon fuel tank. A sacrifice I was willing to live with.
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Best vehicle yet - 2003 Ford Escape
By Canons Cottage - October 4 - 2:00 amNow living in winter snow country, I needed a solid 4wd vehicle. I got it in the Escape Limited. The vehicle is loaded with all the options I can imagine. Having purchased it 800 miles from home (it pays to have a reliable car dealer with whom I know I will be given the best options), I drove through desert, up and down mountains, winding rural roads, and a thunder storm. It handled perfectly. I also considered a Land Rover Freelander and even a preowned certified Lexus RX300. This was best value for the price, and I couldnt be happier.
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Great SUV - 2003 Ford Escape
By Wayne - October 3 - 7:58 amGreat SUV handles well works great in snow and plenty of power with good mpg 260k on same engine and trans, shocks and struts. Rear brakes are original!
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Great SUV - 2003 Ford Escape
By Wayne - October 3 - 7:58 amGreat SUV handles well works great in snow and plenty of power with good mpg 260k on same engine and trans, shocks and struts. Rear brakes are original!
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additional option needed - 2003 Ford Escape
By nodak - October 3 - 2:00 amI do with the Escape would come with an option of weather temp and driving direction gauge on the rear view mirror.
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escape in a escape - 2003 Ford Escape
By lynnduncan - September 27 - 2:00 amI love my 03 Escape. It is just enough for me and my little family. Plus, those of us with a baby to change, you can take out the stroller, and lay the baby in the back to change the diaper. I LOVE THAT!!!!
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A great value and very fun to drive - 2003 Ford Escape
By Bid - September 24 - 2:00 amI bought my Escape just before we had a winter with 28 inches of snowfall. No problem for the Escape. We live on a steep hill and our side street never gets plowed, I had no problems with the 4 wheel drive system, even without low range. During the spring and summer it handles very well, good steering response and turn in. Plenty of room in the rear seats too(more that the CRV). A very balanced suspension, well designed automatic 4 wheel drive system and peppy V6 make it an all around great value.
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fun driving - 2003 Ford Escape
By purple - September 22 - 2:00 amI have had my Escape for 3 months now. So far I love it. Handling and ride is very nice. It is comfortable and roomy for everyone and everything I have hauled. The gear lever in the way I had read about in previous reviews is not an issue with my 2003. The stick moves towards the dash after I shift into Drive. I had test driven a CRV first as I am a former Honda civic owner of nine years. CRV was okay, but it did not have the build quality of the older Hondas as far as I was concerned.
