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Used 2003 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

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ugasteve, 06/30/2002
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have only had it a month but have enjoyed it thoroughly. Have taken it on a few 150 mile trips and it has handled it well. Good pickup with the V6 and it handles well too. My first SUV and I love it. Reccomended over many of the other mini suv's. Drove the others but enjoyed this the most.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

rough ride

lucifer, 08/05/2003
2003 Ford Escape XLT Premium 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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the ford escape is a good dependable suv.the two down falls that i have are the mileage and rough ride. i drive min. 30k miles a year and it seems i'm constantly filling the escape up. as far as the ride it's a little rough. at times one could get motion sickness on a ride that consists of alot of turns.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great small SYV

tomsturf, 09/06/2003
2003 Ford Escape XLT Sport Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Good driver, great mpg

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love my Escape!

Pammyc, 07/27/2008
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought it used and never regretted it. It's roomy and comfy. Has everything I wanted.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Stay away from the Escape

bm on 7-29-08, 07/29/2008
2003 Ford Escape Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased this vehicle new in December of 2002 and everything was fine until April of 2007. The transmission failed and cost approx. $4000 to repair with only 60,000 miles on it. Then in January of 2008 it was having problems again losing power between 35 mph and 50 mph. I took it back to the dealer that fixed it before and they told me it was a mass air flow sensor so I fixed it - although it didn't seem to be running right. Then just a month ago more problems. They told me it was the catylitic converter. So I fixed again. Today I need a new engine. I'm not going to fix anymore. Oh buy the way they only offered $4000 for the trade in as is on a new car. I put $6000 in repairs in 1 year.

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