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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  comme ci comme ca - 2003 Ford Escape
  By KITTY - July 16 - 10:00 am

  i bought my car with every possible feature yet it doenst even have a trip computer or a compass and every other time i drive it, the back up sensor device beeps solidly when in reverse and then out of no where it works just fine. the other day i had to turn the key three times before it started??? and it only has 700 miles on it

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  Love It!! - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Richko - July 16 - 10:00 am

  2nd SUV- bad luck with Honda (transmission)

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  BEST IVE OWNED - 2003 Ford Escape
  By JDS - June 14 - 2:00 am

  I must say this compact suv is the best vehicle ive owned so far.Ive tried many different vehicles but none stood up to the stability and held up to the honor this vehicle does.My last truck didnt last me more than year and half of my life.I drove it from 7 miles to 35000 miles in that 18 months i owned it and had nothing but transmission problems.My ford escape has been the best in room looks reliability and stability for me and has far suprased the test of my drivingfar surpased any expectations i had imagined.Ive had the prevlidgeand state that everyone should takethe chance to experience the love you could have for this vehicle!!

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  WOW! - 2003 Ford Escape
  By deeedeee - June 8 - 10:00 am

  Had my mind set on the Saturn Vue. Also drove the CR-V, Outlander and Rendevous. Nothing compares for power, options and comfort in this price range as far as I am concerned. I got a 201 HP engine, moonroof, 4WD, 6-disc changer and power seats, and ABS all for the same price as I would have paid for the FWD V6 with no extras in the VUE. I love my new truck.

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  Pretty nice - 2003 Ford Escape
  By JJ - May 2 - 2:59 pm

  Overall, Ive had a pretty good experience. Its nice and roomy and I love the bumper because I have lightly bumped a few things and no scratches. The ride is smooth and handles nicely. Even though its 4 years old people still tell me it still has that new car smell. Only complaints are the matte finish on the radio is chipping off, the cover of the gas cap sometimes pops open, and my biggest complaint is the CD player. Ever since I first got the car it sometimes makes this horrible noise and pops the CD out, I can usually pop the CD back and play normally though.

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  Perfect SUV - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Schwendy - April 27 - 10:00 am

  I traded in my 1996 Limited Explorer for a new XLT Premium 4x4 Escape. This mini suv is everything I could ask for and more. It handles much more like a car than an suv and with the 3.o liter V6 engine it is really fast off the line. Although they say its not recommended for off roading I often take it and has never let me down. I would highly recommend the Escape to anyone!

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  Satisfied but with reservations - 2003 Ford Escape
  By JimAmIsl - March 20 - 2:00 am

  This has been a fun vehicle to drive. I wanted a small SUV for short distance driving and this has been the perfect auto for my purpose. Back passenger seats fold down easily making room for plenty of cargo. Major problem at 24,000 miles...the auto transmission started to slip between gear changes. The dealer replaced the transmission and all appears to be fine. I believe there may be a technical bulletin by Ford for transmission problems with mileage over 20,000 for problems like I was experiencing.

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  The Family Escape - 2003 Ford Escape
  By stinkins - March 14 - 5:56 pm

  Between my mother and I, weve had this Escape since 2003. We both love it. My major problems is that my fuel economy has been tanking since about 40000 miles or so.

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  I love my Escape! - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Karen - February 11 - 9:33 pm

  Ive only had my 2003 Escape for about three weeks now but I do love it! This is my first SUV and it took a little getting used to but now that I am, Ill never go back to driving a car. The Escape handles great, has great acceleration and looks really sporty. The interior is roomy except I think that the seats are too short. This is the only thing that keeps the comfort level from being perfect. The stereo has great sound and I love having the six disc cd changer in the dash. I miss the outside temp,compass displays and lighted vanity mirrors from my car. Waiting for snow to check out the 4 wheel drive as this will be my first experience with it. Overall, its a great vehicle.

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  escape vs other small suvs - 2003 Ford Escape
  By Brad Spellman - February 6 - 2:00 am

  I test drove the honda crv and the mitsubishi outlander. Both of these vehicles were four cylinders and just didnt have the pep of the escape six cylinder. The interior is roomy and outside very stylish. Weve had one nine inch snow storm and one ice storm. The escape handled like a charm in bad weather. The extra power is well worth it despite a slight drop in full economy. So far Im averaging twenty five mpg on the highway and a very smooth ride at that