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Ford Escape 2003
Marie , 02/16/2020
2003 Ford Escape XLS Popular 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great suv on snow, my escape have 275,000 still runs and drive like a champ i would recommend this suv to any one, very reliable suv.
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Best Ford Ever. Ford got this one right.
Grandmama, 07/25/2018
updated 08/03/2020
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 2003 Ford Escape was the best Ford ever. Handed it off to my son intending to buy a new one. Unfortunately the design had changed so I ended with a 2012 Ford Escape. Not half the car my 2003 but at least it is a SUV not a redesigned station wagon. This is 2018 and I am looking for a used 2003 Ford Escape to buy.
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Bought New! Love it & it's 2018!
Sarah T, 01/04/2018
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my V6-Escape new in 2003! Wrecked 3xs; it is protected me; had to replace trans & 3 catalytic converters 2 yrs ago. It still handles well at age 14.1 yrs. It is my pickup for antiquing & gardening. At age 72, with arthritisI love the pullup handles & running boards. I use Mobil One oil now due 198000 high mileage.., it's expensive but only change oil once/year & engine runs smoothly. It runs noisy on road. But, I may put Michelin tires on it & give it to my 16 yr old grand daughter. I'll buy another one new!
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Great Safe Vehicle
Great Safe Vehicle, 08/31/2008
2003 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Escape new & have loved it from day one. With over 108K miles, it still has a lot of power & handles very well. The vehicle is very roomy, but is not difficult to maneuver like larger SUVs. I was just involved in a serious accident while driving my Escape and I have to commend it from a safety perspective. I was sitting at a red light and was hit from behind by a utility truck traveling at a high rate of speed. I was then pushed into the full sized truck in front of me. Unfortunately the Escape is a total loss, but I "escaped" with only a broken toe and a few bruises. I am very impressed with the overall safety of this vehicle and would certainly recommend it for any family.
Transmission Problem
LED, 03/26/2004
2003 Ford Escape Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have driven this car approximately 3000 miles, with no problems. It is a pleasure to drive in the snow and ice, and has a lot of nice features. However, at 10,000 miles the transmission went out. Three different Ford service departments have told me that the problem is that a transmission cooler is installed on the Escapes that causes the fluid to "gel" in cold weather, and "Ford is working on the problem". Since then I have talked to two other owners who have experienced the same problem.I would not recommend buying this car until they fix this problem.