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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  2003 Escape XLT 4x4 - 2003 Ford Escape
  By David Wicksell - February 27 - 8:30 pm

  I purchased my Escape new in May of 2003 and have loved driving it ever since. When new they had to replace the radio (CD/tape) because the clock ran slowly. It was also missing the rubber stoppers for the liftgates glass. Both problems were fixed under warranty. After a while I noticed another couple of defects, the rubber seals in the liftgate (both the glass and the gate itself) as well as the moonroof, leaked slightly in the rain. That is just sloppy workmanship in my opinion. The moonroofs switch didnt work correctly. They were however fixed by the dealership under warranty. I now have 34,000 miles on it and it runs like new. There have been no mechanical problems or any other problems.

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  More fun for the money! - 2003 Ford Escape
  By bjmbjm1998 - February 20 - 2:36 pm

  I did way more research than average person being a gearhead. I knew the strengths and weekness of the SUV before i bought a used one. I knew because of the way Ford designs their 4 valve engines, it would eat more gas. The secret to good gas mileage is an easy foot. One thing the Escape has is the ability to pull 3,500 lbs towing. This engine gives it that ability when you need it. The problem most people will have is that it can scoot quick if you nail the gas pedal. Thus your mileage will drop fast by pushing hard. I waited to buy the top of the line till it was 2 years old. Much better price! Paid $16,900 for a loaded Limited with sunroof and tow package and 18,000 miles. Youll love it!

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  This Thang Aint No Joke - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Cherbox - January 24 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this vehicle Sept 2000 when they first came out. I have driven in the snow, but the snowstorm of 2003 proved to me "This Thang Aint No Joke". I had no problem pulling out of piles of snow and I have to drive on the prkwy and I put this sucker into 4x4 and made it safely home.

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  A good little SUV - 2003 Ford Escape
  By jaychuk - January 24 - 2:00 am

  I have had this vehicle for a bout a month now, and I still love driving it. We also have a GMC Jimmy in the family and I like driving the Escape even better. It handles great on ice and snow (which is very important here in the Great White NOrth).

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  a nice car.... - 2003 Ford Escape
  By xrobotox - January 13 - 10:00 am

  no problems yet, but that probably comes car to car, feels good, but the gas milage is not as it tells you. We got the v6 and mpg is nowhere near 23/28. Nothing super great about the car, the power is nice though, it can pull its own.

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  owner - 2003 Ford Escape
  By luckyguyinla - January 13 - 10:00 am

  excellent suv for a long travel such as across the country. I live in Ca drive to WA ... i feel like im in control of the car. it look big n have alot of room to moving around

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  2003 Ford Escape XLT No Boundries Pkg - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Pinkey - December 8 - 9:12 pm

  Had issues with the sending unit, gas pedal, radio broke (CD option to mix play) and rack on the No Boundries package started to pit. All covered under warranty.

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  And well have fun,fun,fun..... - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Tim Hatfield - December 7 - 10:00 am

  The area where I live is nothing but hills.My new Ford seems to enjoy the climb as much as I do.My wife who has a history of getting carsick has not once felt ill while riding in the Escape.Im around 63" and I have plenty of room that doesnt take away comfort from my kids sitting in the back.The 3.0 V6 has the power when I need it.

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  Fun to Drive - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Jenni - December 1 - 10:00 am

  I love this SUV.

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  good little suv - 2003 Ford Escape
  By dee ann - December 1 - 10:00 am

  i just had a very seris accident with my escape- got push into a ditch vechicle did NOT roll (angle of ditch i schould) what did the Most damage to escape was i hit a no passing sign took out front bumper and bounced off the roof( had 2 week wait for new roof-line was down) i buy another one in mintue