Used 2003 Ford Escape SUV Consumer Reviews
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I love my Escape
pammymc, 11/23/2009
2003 Ford Escape XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new. I have had no real issues with it other than brake wear (my driving habbits-not the cars fault. Had to get new rotors twice.) & the starter went out @ 35K. The interior has taken a beating from my kids but a little Folex & it looks like new again. The radio is ok. I love my 6 disc CD changer. It doesn't have Aux plugs so no I-pod in the car. The thing is driving habbits determine alot how your car is going to perform. Flippling from reverse to drive while still moving will screw the transmission on any car. Some driver's migt want to examine their habits before the scrap the car. Overall I'd buy another one if my credit wasn't messed up with this economy!
Best of it's kind
Richi, 06/14/2002
2003 Ford Escape Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Gets you anywhere.Im not talking about offroad competition driving. Who wants all those overrated lower gear ratio downhill automatic power drive, and God knows what other names are around. The Escape is more than satisfactory for any kind of road situation.
I would buy another one today!
Sarah, 03/15/2016
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2003 Ford Escape 4x4 for the last 5 years. We bought it used with about 90,000 miles on it. Now I have only put 30, 000 on it myself, but it has been a great little truck for my family. It fit two carseats comfortably in the back, with easy access to them through the side doors. The drivers' seat is comfortable and adjustable. My only issue was the placement of the ignition keyhole. My husband replaced the battery with a great cold-start one early on, and it has started every single time in cold Ohio winters. He did the brakes regularly, and the only other issue we had was with the coil packs. Once we replaced those, the car ran perfectly. It handles easily and feels very small compared the the mini-van we just had to invest in. I am looking forward to owning one again someday!
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Poor choice
K PRIDE, 12/30/2003
2003 Ford Escape XLS Popular 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Before warranty was over, Ford replaced entire plastic panel around bottom of vehicle (faded). Battery failed & was replaced. We just went out of warranty (38,000 mi) and the gas pedal has started sticking when you take it out of park. At 40K mi, the CD player has quit working. Sorry, but it's out of warranty! Sorry, FORD, you lose in the long run!
don't know yet
benni, 03/04/2006
2003 Ford Escape XLS Popular 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My husband and I bought this vehicle used. It's been ok. Going from a Saturn SL2 to this is pretty amazing. It sits so high. Getting in and out is wonderful. So far we are fine with this suv. I don't like where the windshield wipers are next to the steering wheel. The brakes make a lot of noise; other than that it seems like Ford did an ok job with this one; we will see in the future.
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