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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  Pretty good - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Monifa Johnson - December 1 - 2:00 am

  This car could be improved by Ford. I dont think they gave it their all.

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  Love it! - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Sandy Bartlett - November 25 - 2:00 am

  Have been researching this SUV for weeks, test drove many. The ride is very good, build seems excellent if a little spartan in the interior, but I like that and its what keeps the price down. Plus every one loves the way it looks, real head turner. Highly recommended.

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  Fun Car - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Bill Haupt - November 23 - 2:00 am

  This is the first Ford car I have purchaed in my life. I was replacing a Nissan Quest Van built by Ford so, I decided to try the Ford. My main purpose was to buy a smaller car that gave me better gas mileage and still gave me the interior room and hauling capacity of my Van. The car has been great and trouble free although I am disapointed in the gas mileage and exterior sheet metal work, this car has been a pleasure to own and drive.

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  Ford Escape 2003 XLT - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Pikal - November 2 - 2:00 am

  Overall good. The doors feel like tin and dont close easily enough. Gas mileage not nearly as good as expected, 16-21 mpg. The horsepower is very good. Overall the SUV is fun and reliable.

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  Transmission Problem - 2003 Ford Escape
  By fordescapevictim - October 25 - 2:00 am

  Three months after I purchased it, the transmission started to break down. The Ford dealership attempted to fix it but cannot. They claimed the computer module has to be reprogrammed so they did, but the slipping problems still keep reoccurring. I dont think this SUV is ready for prime time. Remember, you dont get compensated for the inconveniences you suffer plus headaches.

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  2003 Escape - 2003 Ford Escape
  By M. Warren - October 25 - 2:00 am

  Car has great performance, handles very well. Fuel economy is average for class 20 mpg overall.Driven mostly on highways but has been on the beach in sand and in the snow, performed well on both. The only problems with vehicle were a dirty throttle body that was cleaned and a sensor was replaced for the back-up system.

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  Wonderful little SUV. - 2003 Ford Escape
  By fun to drive - October 23 - 2:00 am

  With 10K miles on it, my wife and I are loving our new Escape: the combination of small size outside and great interior space, the fun driving experience, the "Mach" radio upgrade, etc. Build quality is excellent - no glitches at all. Ride is a good mix of car and truck -- not nearly as tippy as the little Toyota and Honda we tested. My only complaint is my own fault -- I ordered 2 wheel drive, not 4 wheel. The Escape can really accelerate quickly from a stand-still, but with only 2 wheels to transfer the power to the ground, I cant enjoy this as much as I would like.

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  good suv - 2003 Ford Escape
  By RICKSTER - October 22 - 2:00 am

  since i had it its been reliable and comfortable to drive with plenty get up and go more room than it looks

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  GREAT CAR! - 2003 Ford Escape
  By SPUNKY3283 - October 22 - 2:00 am

  THIS SUV IS THE BEST OF THE BEST. GREAT POWER FROM THE V6 ENGINE, AUTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, AND GREAT GAS MILEAGE, WOULDNT GIVE IT BACK FOR ANYTHING!

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  Ford Escape - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Vasaflicka - October 22 - 2:00 am

  This is a fun, zippy "baby" SUV which I purchasded in February 2001. The ride is surprisingly smooth. It gets the same mileage as a Ford Taurus station wagon with abt. 25 mpg on the highway (17 mpg in city). I love the choice of 4WD in the winter. I would highly recommend it to drivers of all ages.