2003 Ford Escape Review

2003 Ford Escape is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 173.00 in length and 69.10 in height. Made in United States, 2003 Ford Escape has 12 trims priced by the manufacturer at 27,085 with just total of 9 recalls in the past 2003 Ford Escape. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 16.00 gallon. The engine is 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 19 of gasoline in the city and 19 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Escape
Trims Available: 12
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $27,085 USD
MPG: 18 City / 23 HWY
Tires: 235/70R16
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Ford Escape 2003 Trims

2003 Ford Escape XLS Popular 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 25 HWY

2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 25 HWY

2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 25 HWY

2003 Ford Escape Limited 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 25 HWY

2003 Ford Escape XLS Popular 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 23 HWY

2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 23 HWY

2003 Ford Escape XLT Sport 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 23 HWY

2003 Ford Escape Limited 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 23 HWY

2003 Ford Escape XLS Sport 2WD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 28 HWY

2003 Ford Escape XLS Value 2WD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 28 HWY

2003 Ford Escape XLT Premium 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 23 HWY

2003 Ford Escape XLT Sport 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 25 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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front
rollover
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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 04V165000 started on /Date(1081224000000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINES, DURING DECELERATION, THE ENGINE CAN STALL.

Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE APPROPRIATE CALIBRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall 04V574000 started on /Date(1102395600000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.

Consequence: AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED MAY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall 04V602000 started on /Date(1103518800000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.

Consequence: IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE ROD, THE RELEASE ROD ATTACHMENT CLIP AND THE DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall 07E023000 started on /Date(1175140800000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Recall 07V156000 started on /Date(1176177600000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES (ABS), THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER THE MODULE CONNECTOR, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MIGHT CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, AND IN SOME CASES, THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR EITHER WHEN THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION OR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR TO THE ABS MODULE FOR MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS, AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR AS APPROPRIATE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO INSPECT THE CONNECTOR ON THE ABS MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF IT IS FOUND TO BE CORRODED OR DAMAGED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall 12V353000 started on /Date(1343275200000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control manufactured from October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.

Consequence: A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. The safety recall began August 3, 2012. Remedy parts are expected to be available in mid-August 2012. Until then dealers will disconnect the speed control cable as an interim remedy, if parts are not available at the time of an owner's service appointment. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall 14V165000 started on /Date(1396411200000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.

Consequence: A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S02.

Recall 15E045000 started on /Date(1433304000000-0400)/.

Summary: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.

Consequence: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.

Recall 15V606000 started on /Date(1443499200000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.

Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.

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If you consider used 2003 Ford Escape look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2003 Ford Escape’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 19 miles, which is lower then 2002 Ford Escape.

2003 Ford Escape is made in United States between 2001 to 2021.

2003 Ford Escape can go 304 miles in the city and 400 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2003 Ford Escape is its excellent fuel economy. 2003 Ford Escape has a 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 19/25 mpg city/highway.

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$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Econoline

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Escape

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Excursion

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Expedition

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Explorer

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Explorer Sport

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Explorer Sport Trac

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-150

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-250 SD

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-350 SD

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-450 SD

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-550

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-650

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-750

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Focus

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Focus Wagon

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Mustang

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Ranger

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Taurus

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Taurus Wagon

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Thunderbird

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Windstar

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford ZX2

$18,710 - $27,085
19 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

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