Used 2003 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews
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Best Car I Ever Owned
ThePhantom, 05/23/2009
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I went to buy a replacement Windstar in the fall of '03 and drove home in a red 2WD Escape. My wife and I fell in love with it immediately. Since then we have changed he oil and filter every 2500 miles and replaced filters and belts. The factory tires were horrible and screamed and moaned. I replaced them with Michelins and turned the Escape into a whole new, quiet, smooth-riding vehicle. Other than that the car has not been in the shop. It has required ZERO repairs in 65K miles. None. Zilch. Nada. This is far and away the best, most dependable automobile I have ever owned.
The unreliable Ford
Rob, 04/08/2016
2003 Ford Escape XLS Value Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
As soon as my warrenty expired my ford fell apart. First it was a 3300 $transmission, then 1500$ rebuilding the front end, then the wheel cencers for 1000$, then the driveshaft bearing 500$, and now ford says it needs a new transfer gear box for 5000$! This car is unreliable, and constanly breaks down. i could have got a better car with the money I have spent fixing this one.
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It's A winner
Donna, 06/29/2010
2003 Ford Escape XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've driven cross-country from west coast to east. I call my car the Willy Nelson b/c its on the road again and again. I love my car. It's old now I find myself having to replace brakes a lot often but I think its b/c I'm being taken advantage of by mechanics.
Hope the kinks are out
Mike, 07/17/2005
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used and had problems from the day I picked it up. When I picked up Escape the remote mirrors did not work & the salesman had taken out the radio due to problems. About a month later the emergency brake froze (would not release). Then about 2 months after that the power moonroof would not open (no Escape for 5 days). No other problems after that (thank goodness). I was seriously considering selling this vehicle, but decided to hang on to it. Hopefully all the kinks are out.
Daves Escape
s9817, 09/06/2003
2003 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've always owned sports cars until the Escape. It's the most fun I've had with a car.
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