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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Great small SYV - 2003 Ford Escape
By tomsturf - October 16 - 10:00 amGood driver, great mpg
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problem ford - 2003 Ford Escape
By jennifer amerson - September 19 - 8:42 amI have had this car fixed 5 times. It still will not start. I keep a journal and I have to crank it up to 12 times to get it to start in the middle of the month every month, and 6 times every time on the first week of each month. I think this is an electrical problem. I have had the idle valve replaced and it still will not start. Also has had 3 recalls done on it and I just had the power steering hose replaced on it last week. I do not know what to do just keep begging Ford to fix it so that I will not be late for work anymore. Cranking problem started 2 years ago and I have been told that this car can not be fixed. It only has 30,000 miles on it.
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Always Ford - 2003 Ford Escape
By zadyl - September 15 - 2:00 amI have the limited edition. Vehicle is as stated fun to drive, amazing gas milage.Controls somewhat difficult to get used to, particulaly the wind screen controls, back and front.
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Great inexpensive SUV - 2003 Ford Escape
By LaurieP - August 21 - 10:00 amI love my little SUV. I was a always a car driver - and this feels quite like a car - so for those looking for a truck feel, you dont get it. I traded a Toyota Avalon, so the ride is not in the same class, but the new Avalon is over $10,000.00 more than I paid for the Escape.
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Nothing but trouble with this car - 2003 Ford Escape
By Never again - July 25 - 11:13 amI acquired this vehicle with the idea of great quality. Big Mistake! 1 week after purchasing it, the engine light came on, the fuel door open light came on, the battery light came on, etc... Took it into dealership where I was told that the lights were on from a short in the wiring. 1 week later while slowing down to make a turn during rush hour traffic, the car completely shuts off. This happened about 15 times with the dealership telling me they could find anything wrong with it. Come to find out there was a recall. The trans. started slipping not more than 3 months after that. Brand new rear tire was bald in less than 3 months from rubbing. Smelled burning oil always. radio buttons broke
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my first ford - 2003 Ford Escape
By Gary Middleton - June 27 - 9:28 ami got this at a buy here pay here.... and for the price wasnt bad handles great
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my first ford - 2003 Ford Escape
By Gary Middleton - June 27 - 9:28 ami got this at a buy here pay here.... and for the price wasnt bad handles great
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Excellent - 2003 Ford Escape
By taurusescape - June 11 - 10:00 amFeels great when driving it. The passengers feel good even in the back seats.
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2003 Ford Escape XLS 2WD 3.0L - 2003 Ford Escape
By colbri - June 11 - 10:00 amThis vehicle has by far provided the most enjoyable driving experience of all the Fords I have owned over the years. In my opinion,its handling, performance and fuel economy, not to mention good looks, place it a head above the others in its class that I tested before settling on this particular Ford product.
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My honeymoon with Ford is over! - 2003 Ford Escape
By Zack - June 7 - 1:56 amI bought this car from a dealership with about 40,000 miles. I drive less than 10,000 miles a year but the repair costs on this car have ended my honeymoon with Ford -I cant wait to pay it off and never, ever tough a Ford! I had a Mazda before and then decided to try American but this was a big mistake. Unless Ford works on its quality, they will definitely collapse. I just got a Honda for my wife! –The catalyst convertor, peeling paint, the engine light never halts!
