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cheap cheap cheap to drive an repair.
john p. mason, 11/26/2022
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
like everything. parts cheap, sold everyware. junk-yards now full of them for parts. you can find anything you need used or new. watched 2-on-line sites replacing radio and I've never seen anything so easy. bought the puller tools. looks like a full 5-minute job to replace. 2-plugs, no tools needed. antenae and wire electrical harness. done. bought ours in 2015. all 6-coils replaced now. $47 each, fronts also a 60-second job to replace 4.5.6. only 2-screws and pull plug, done. these cars will do even a back-yard mechanic the easiest of jobs. computter a big help in repairs. see what we've have been missing in easy car repairs.
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American made, 02/11/2003
2003 Ford Escape XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Clumsy seating. Poor console setup. The future of American engineering at its worst. Transmission problems within first 2 months (dealer replaced it, though they were hesitant). Two tires needed replacing, due to bubble developements. Not very happy so far. I should have compared other similar vehicles, before jumping the gun.
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Worst car I've ever had
glee222012, 09/12/2011
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 24 people found this review helpful
I haven't even had this car for a good year its at 90,000 miles and since day one ive had numerous problems with it. I had my winshield washer fluid never work along with my cigarette lighter(s) i dont smoke but i would have liked to put a gps in considering me and my husband travel. everytime i turn on my a/c my rpm shoots up and its start this stuttering thing and even after the a/c is turned off it still stutters. i DO NOT get 18 mpg and when i had bought it i was told i was to get 20 mpg i have to put 50 or more in it EVERY WEEK the interior as well as the exterior is falling apart the fabric on the doors are peeling off on each door and the paint is peeling off outside
DO NOT BUY
Laura M, 04/20/2009
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Although I have enjoyed this vehicle because I have had very little engine problems I am DISGUSTED with the paint problems. A few months ago I noticed blisters in the paint job on hatchback and hood. Now the paint is just peeling off and no coverage. I have heard and read literally hundreds of complaints...yet Ford will not listen. This is a serious problem as my vehicle now looks awful.
Can't wear brakes out
mark, 01/16/2009
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this loaded XLT with leather for my wife. I call it the red rocket. Goes like stink. Just changed the original tires at 100000 km's. Still has the original brake shoes and pads, half worn only. Very agile and fun to drive. great gas mileage. Tons of leg and cargo room. Easy controls to reach on dash. Only complaint is the CD player is a pain to load while driving. Selecting a slot to put a CD in should not be an option. It should be automatic. Just bought an 06 LTD I like them so much. My Expedition is a tank and can travel over any terrain. This SUV is not meant for that. It's fun and looks cool and is practical for everyday use