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    2003 Ford Escape

    Used from

    $35,090 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    0 / 100km

    About the Ford Escape

    The 2003 Ford Escape is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $35,090 for the XLS variant and topping out at $42,890 for the Limited.

    There are 3 variants of the Escape available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2003.

    The Ford Escape is only available with an null motor that produces 150kW and 266Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2003 Escape was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    2003 Ford Escape Price

    XLS

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$35,090

    XLT

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$39,090

    Limited

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$41,750
    *excl. on-roads

    2003 Ford Escape Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Escape

    XLS

    • Antenna
      • Type: Fixed Mast
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.4
      • Headroom Front: 1026
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Rear: 997
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1356
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 49
      • Hip Room Rear: 1244
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
      • Leg Room Front: 1057
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 938
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1430
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1420
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Tip/tumble
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    XLT

    Adds to XLS:
    • Alarm
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Cassette
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from XLS:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Limited

    Adds to XLT:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from XLT:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    See all 2003 Ford Escape Specs

    2003 Ford Escape Fuel Economy

    Ford EscapeFuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded-
    See all Ford Escape Fuel Economy

    2003 Ford Escape Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford Escape?

    The Ford Escape offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Ford Escape FAQs

    The cheapest Ford Escape is the XLS that starts from $35,090.

    The most expensive Ford Escape is the Limited that starts from $42,890.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Escape is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: XLS, XLT and Limited.

    The largest Ford Escape is the XLS which measures 1825mm wide, 4415mm in length and sits 1775mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Escape is the XLS which has 150kW of power from its 3.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Ford Escape is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Escape is the Limited which weighs 2057 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Escape uses unleaded.