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 Schwendy - October 22 - 2:00 am

  You simply could not design a better SUV! Though it is called a mini SUV, you would never know from the inside, with plenty of leg and head room for all passengers. The features I feel set this car aside form the compedition were its great looks, interior space, great acceleration, and very responsive steering. It hanles much more like a car than a large sluggish SUV. It doesnt hurt you at the pump either, with about 21 mpg average in the city with the V6 engin. I can honestly say I dont have a single complaint after 6 months and 11,000 miles. If your in the mini SUV market stop looking and buy a Ford Escape! You wont regret it, I promise!

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  Best SUV - 2003 Ford Escape
  By TigsZBest - October 22 - 2:00 am

  I 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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  ? - 2003 Ford Escape
  By RONALD - October 19 - 2:00 am

  IT 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 am

  Ive 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 am

  Now 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 am

  Great 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 am

  Great 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 am

  I 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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  Intro to SUV - 2003 Ford Escape
  By xavionj - October 1 - 2:00 am

  I stumbled onto the Novato Ford lot to rule out purchasing the vehicle and 2 hours later I owned it. The dealership was exceptional and the Escape the brought me to test drive screamed at me to purchase it. Im sure it was one of the best purchases Ive ever made and every day I own it I think how lucky I am. Coming cross country was such a blast. I experienced all the usual weather patterns for the summer and the vehicle never even flinched. It handles so much like a car on the street and I find it comforting to know that I can take it off road when necessary. So now Im a Ford man and very happy.

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  escape in a escape - 2003 Ford Escape
  By lynnduncan - September 27 - 2:00 am

  I 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!!!!