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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  Escape Limited - 2003 Ford Escape
  By charles allison - January 10 - 7:37 pm

  The first SUV owned. Loaded with all the extras. The V-6 is outstanding. Cruises at 80 mph effortlessly. 5 1/2 hour trips to the beach in comfort - 25.5 mpg hwy. Great front bucket seats, radio/CD player is excellent, but could use better speakers. Adequate cargo space for dog and luggage. Roof rack is a plus, but rarely used. I dont care what Consumer Reports says - the Escape is the best compact SUV on the market. I will buy a new one with a navigation system as soon as available. Until then, at 90,000+ miles, my Escape continues to march without a hiccup.

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  Fun, with very few flaws - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Ketch22 - January 6 - 10:00 am

  I am really loving my new Escape. After getting over the initial "wow I got a new car" feeling, I can honestly say that I bought the right car for me. I used to own a Mustang but needed more room and something that could comfortably hold more than 2 people. It has a lot of pep and very good sight lines in the drivers seat. Very nice factory stereo and gets much better gas mileage than I thought it should. One flaw is the cheap interior and exterior door handles. Sometimes I feel like I could snap them off with a good tug.

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  Overall Excellent! - 2003 Ford Escape
  By ralph manfredonia - October 3 - 1:43 pm

  Outstanding value overall. Fun to drive and extremely good on gas(front wheel drive model)

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  Great Car - 2003 Ford Escape
  By JohnG - August 30 - 9:52 am

  This vehicle has met my expectations since my very first test drive. It was great to feel the smooth acceleration as I stepped on the gas and listened to the mighty little 3.0 come to life. It handles the road and curves like something that you might expect in a European concours. Its been loyal and fun to drive and my girls, the 100 lb. yellow labs, love it too!

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  Excellent Small Vehicle - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Tsantell - August 3 - 10:00 am

  I saw the Escape and I right away thought this was a cool small SUV I liked the SUVs since they came out on the market but I did not want the big size it was just not for me or my family so when the Escape was available my wife an I dint think twice this was it. I enjoy the driving the power and the comfort of the vehicle. TS

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  Who doesnt appreciate a ford? - 2003 Ford Escape
  By luz - August 3 - 10:00 am

  My first car was a Ford Escort.. my second was a Ford Mustang and now I have the Ford Escape. Not only are Fords fun to drive,comfortable and last but certainly not least, built to last!

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  Escape 2003 review - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Mia Z. - July 24 - 4:59 pm

  I love driving my Escape. It is the first vehicle I ever bought so it will always have a special place in my heart. It is a great car that I have used to move twice, haul material from Home Depot and carted my husband and dog around town. It was nice enough that I wasnt embarrassed to valet park at some of Atlantas nicer restaurants.

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  I WILL BUY ESCAPE AGAIN! - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Linda-Tennessee - July 16 - 5:06 pm

  I bought mine used in 2003. It had 15K miles on it when I drove it off the lot. I fell in love with it the moment I test drove it. It handles very well, and is very comfortable to travel in. I have 3 children (15, 10 & 6) and they fit into the back seat with room left between them. I love my Escape, and when it is time, I will trade for another one.

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  An overall winner! - 2003 Ford Escape
  By mba1956 - July 13 - 10:00 am

  After 6+ months with the Escape, I still have an high opinion of this SUV. Its spacious interior and great V6 engine are definitely best in class. Reliability has been excellent with no problems.

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  Highly Recommend - 2003 Ford Escape
  By FordMamma - June 1 - 10:00 am

  I just traded in my Jeep Larado for a Ford Escape. The difference in the feel of the drive is drastic! The Ford is very smooth drive like a car. I would say the interior is the same size as my Jeep Larado only I feel I sit lower. The back window the opens up in the back trunk is an asset for a person in a hurry. The back is very roomy in comparison the the Honda CRV or the Rav4. Great air/heat system. The CD/sound is wonderful! I feel very safe in this car and saftey was important for us. Wonderful gas milage. For the price I feel I got a lot of car. I did A LOT of research and feel that I chose the best car for our family.