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Compare 2003 Ford Escape specifications by trim levels

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Escape is a 5-seat SUV from Ford, which first hit the market back in 2001.

With the price tag ranging from $18,710 to $27,085, the Ford Escape faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick Encore, Dodge Journey.

Overview

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Bulb Size

The Ford Escape has a maximum towing capacity of 3500 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Ford Escape boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 23 to 28 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 70.10mm x 173.00mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2003 Ford Escape

  • Fuel Tank: 16 gal

  • Wheelbase: 103.1 in

  • MPG: 23 city/28 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 9.8 sec

  • Towing: 1000 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 1000 lbs

  • Curb: 3052 lbs

  • Tires: P225/70TR15.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 33.1 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 173 x 70.1 x 69.1



2003 Ford Escape Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Ford Escape is offered in 13 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Ford Escape safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Ford Escape specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style SUV

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 127 hp @ 5400 –
      201 hp @ 5900

    • Torque 135 lb-ft. –
      196 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.8 - 9.8 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15 - 18.4 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 173 in

    • Width 70.1 in

    • Height 69.1 in

    • Wheelbase 103.1 in

    • Curb Weight 3052 lbs

    • GVWR 4120 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1000 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.7 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 100

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 16 gal

    • City 18 - 23 mpg

    • Combined 21 - 26 mpg

    • Highway 23 - 28 mpg

    • Highway range 368 - 448 mi



Specifications

XLS Value Front-wheel Drive

XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive

XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive

XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive
Exterior length
173.00 in 173.00 in 173.00 in 173.00 in
Exterior body width
70.10 in 70.10 in 70.10 in 70.10 in
Exterior height
69.10 in 69.10 in 69.10 in 69.10 in
Horsepower
127 127 201 201
Torque
135 135 196 196
Fuel economy - city
23 mpg 23 mpg 19 mpg 19 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
28 mpg 28 mpg 25 mpg 25 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.80 seconds 8.00 seconds 8.30 seconds 8.30 seconds
1/4 mile time
18.40 seconds 16.60 seconds 17.00 seconds 17.00 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
3.34/3.46 " 3.34/3.46 " 3.50/3.14 " 3.50/3.14 "
Curb weight
3052.00 lbs 3052.00 lbs 3206.00 lbs 3206.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4120.00 lbs 4120.00 lbs 4380.00 lbs 4380.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2149.00 lbs. 2149.00 lbs. 2339.00 lbs. 2339.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2138.00 lbs. 2138.00 lbs. 2224.00 lbs. 2224.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
1000.00 lbs. 1000.00 lbs. 3500.00 lbs. 3500.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
103.10 in 103.10 in 103.10 in 103.10 in
Front track
61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 "
Rear track
60.20 " 60.20 " 60.20 " 60.20 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70 17.70
Front legroom
41.60 in 41.60 in 41.60 in 41.60 in
Rear legroom
36.40 in 36.40 in 36.40 in 36.40 in
Front headroom
40.40 in 40.40 in 40.40 in 40.40 in
Rear headroom
39.20 in 39.20 in 39.20 in 39.20 in
Front hip room
53.40 in 53.40 in 53.40 in 53.40 in
Rear hip room
49.00 in 49.00 in 49.00 in 49.00 in
Front shoulder room
56.30 in 56.30 in 56.30 in 56.30 in
Rear shoulder room
55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in
Luggage volume
33.10 cu.ft. 33.10 cu.ft. 33.10 cu.ft. 33.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
69.20 cu.ft. 69.20 cu.ft. 69.20 cu.ft. 69.20 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
100 cu.ft. 100 cu.ft. 100 cu.ft. 100 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.00 gal. 16.00 gal. 16.00 gal. 16.00 gal.
Payload
1080 lbs. 1080 lbs. 1180 lbs. 1180 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40
1/4 mile speed
83 mph 83 mph – –
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 – –
Slalom speed
59 mph 59 mph – –

XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive

XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive

Limited Front-wheel Drive

XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive
Exterior length
173.00 in 173.00 in 173.00 in 173.00 in
Exterior body width
70.10 in 70.10 in 70.10 in 70.10 in
Exterior height
69.10 in 69.10 in 69.10 in 69.10 in
Horsepower
201 201 201 201
Torque
196 196 196 196
Fuel economy - city
19 mpg 19 mpg 19 mpg 19 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
25 mpg 25 mpg 25 mpg 25 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.30 seconds 8.30 seconds 8.30 seconds 8.30 seconds
1/4 mile time
17.00 seconds 17.00 seconds 17.00 seconds 17.00 seconds
1/4 mile speed
83 mph 83 mph 83 mph 83 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
59 mph 59 mph 59 mph 59 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.50/3.14 " 3.50/3.14 " 3.50/3.14 " 3.50/3.14 "
Curb weight
3206.00 lbs 3206.00 lbs 3206.00 lbs 3206.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4380.00 lbs 4380.00 lbs 4380.00 lbs 4380.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2339.00 lbs. 2339.00 lbs. 2339.00 lbs. 2339.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2224.00 lbs. 2224.00 lbs. 2224.00 lbs. 2224.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
3500.00 lbs. 3500.00 lbs. 3500.00 lbs. 3500.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
103.10 in 103.10 in 103.10 in 103.10 in
Front track
61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 "
Rear track
60.20 " 60.20 " 60.20 " 60.20 "
Turning radius
18.30 18.30 18.30 18.30
Front legroom
41.60 in 41.60 in 41.60 in 41.60 in
Rear legroom
36.40 in 36.40 in 36.40 in 36.40 in
Front headroom
40.40 in 40.40 in 40.40 in 40.40 in
Rear headroom
39.20 in 39.20 in 39.20 in 39.20 in
Front hip room
53.40 in 53.40 in 53.40 in 53.40 in
Rear hip room
49.00 in 49.00 in 49.00 in 49.00 in
Front shoulder room
56.30 in 56.30 in 56.30 in 56.30 in
Rear shoulder room
55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in
Luggage volume
33.10 cu.ft. 33.10 cu.ft. 33.10 cu.ft. 33.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
69.20 cu.ft. 69.20 cu.ft. 69.20 cu.ft. 69.20 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
100 cu.ft. 100 cu.ft. 100 cu.ft. 100 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.00 gal. 16.00 gal. 16.00 gal. 16.00 gal.
Payload
1180 lbs. 1180 lbs. 1180 lbs. 1180 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40

XLS Popular 4x4

XLT Popular 2 4x4

XLT Sport 4x4

XLT Premium 4x4
Exterior length
173.00 in 173.00 in 173.00 in 173.00 in
Exterior body width
70.10 in 70.10 in 70.10 in 70.10 in
Exterior height
69.10 in 69.10 in 69.10 in 69.10 in
Horsepower
201 201 201 201
Torque
196 196 196 196
Fuel economy - city
18 mpg 18 mpg 18 mpg 18 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
23 mpg 23 mpg 23 mpg 23 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
5.80 seconds 5.80 seconds 5.80 seconds 5.80 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.00 seconds 15.00 seconds 15.00 seconds 15.00 seconds
1/4 mile speed
89 mph 89 mph 89 mph 89 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
59 mph 59 mph 59 mph 59 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.50/3.14 " 3.50/3.14 " 3.50/3.14 " 3.50/3.14 "
Curb weight
3364.00 lbs 3364.00 lbs 3364.00 lbs 3364.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4520.00 lbs 4520.00 lbs 4520.00 lbs 4520.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2399.00 lbs. 2399.00 lbs. 2399.00 lbs. 2399.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2319.00 lbs. 2319.00 lbs. 2319.00 lbs. 2319.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
3500.00 lbs. 3500.00 lbs. 3500.00 lbs. 3500.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
103.10 in 103.10 in 103.10 in 103.10 in
Front track
61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 "
Rear track
60.20 " 60.20 " 60.20 " 60.20 "
Turning radius
17.70 18.30 18.30 18.30
Front legroom
41.60 in 41.60 in 41.60 in 41.60 in
Rear legroom
36.40 in 36.40 in 36.40 in 36.40 in
Front headroom
40.40 in 40.40 in 40.40 in 40.40 in
Rear headroom
39.20 in 39.20 in 39.20 in 39.20 in
Front hip room
53.40 in 53.40 in 53.40 in 53.40 in
Rear hip room
49.00 in 49.00 in 49.00 in 49.00 in
Front shoulder room
56.30 in 56.30 in 56.30 in 56.30 in
Rear shoulder room
55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in
Luggage volume
33.10 cu.ft. 33.10 cu.ft. 33.10 cu.ft. 33.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
64.80 cu.ft. 64.80 cu.ft. 64.80 cu.ft. 64.80 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
100 cu.ft. 100 cu.ft. 100 cu.ft. 100 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.00 gal. 16.00 gal. 16.00 gal. 16.00 gal.
Payload
1140 lbs. 1140 lbs. 1140 lbs. 1140 lbs.

Limited 4x4
Exterior length
173.00 in
Exterior body width
70.10 in
Exterior height
69.10 in
Horsepower
201
Torque
196
Fuel economy - city
18 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
23 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
5.80 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.00 seconds
1/4 mile speed
89 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80
Slalom speed
59 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.50/3.14 "
Curb weight
3364.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4520.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2399.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2319.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
3500.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
103.10 in
Front track
61.00 "
Rear track
60.20 "
Turning radius
18.30
Front legroom
41.60 in
Rear legroom
36.40 in
Front headroom
40.40 in
Rear headroom
39.20 in
Front hip room
53.40 in
Rear hip room
49.00 in
Front shoulder room
56.30 in
Rear shoulder room
55.90 in
Luggage volume
33.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
64.80 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
100 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.00 gal.
Payload
1140 lbs.

Interior Features

XLS Value Front-wheel Drive

XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive

XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive

XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 – – –

XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive

XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive

Limited Front-wheel Drive

XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive
Air conditioning, front
2825 2825 2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Overhead console
2881 2881 2881 –
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Illuminated vanity mirrors
2939 – – –

XLS Popular 4x4

XLT Popular 2 4x4

XLT Sport 4x4

XLT Premium 4x4
Air conditioning, front
2825 2825 2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 –

Limited 4x4
Air conditioning, front
2825
12V DC power outlet
2
Seatback storage pockets
2

Exterior Features

XLS Value Front-wheel Drive

XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive

XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive

XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P225/70TR15.0 BSW AS P225/70TR15.0 OWL AS P225/70TR15.0 BSW AS P225/70TR15.0 BSW AS
Wheels
15" silver styled steel 15" silver alloy 15" silver styled steel 15" silver alloy
Roof rails
4009 4009 4009 –
Sunroof
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass – – –

XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive

XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive

Limited Front-wheel Drive

XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive
Antenna
3393 3393 3393 3393
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass –
Front tires
P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS P235/70TR16.0 OWL AT
Wheels
16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" machined alloy 16" silver alloy
Heated door mirrors
3479 – – –

XLS Popular 4x4

XLT Popular 2 4x4

XLT Sport 4x4

XLT Premium 4x4
Antenna
3393 3393 3393 3393
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P225/70TR15.0 BSW AS P235/70TR16.0 OWL AS P235/70TR16.0 OWL AT P235/70TR16.0 OWL AS
Wheels
15" silver styled steel 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy
Roof rails
4009 – – –
Sunroof
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass – –

Limited 4x4
Antenna
3393
Door count
4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" machined alloy

Seats

XLS Value Front-wheel Drive

XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive

XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive

XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive

XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive

Limited Front-wheel Drive

XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Heated front seats
3030 – – –

XLS Popular 4x4

XLT Popular 2 4x4

XLT Sport 4x4

XLT Premium 4x4
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

Limited 4x4
Front seat type
2989
Standard seating
5

Entertainment System

XLS Value Front-wheel Drive

XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive

XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive

XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive
Speakers
4 4 4 4
MP3 capability
3186 – – –
CD changer compatible
4079 – – –

XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive

XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive

Limited Front-wheel Drive

XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
Speakers
4 4 7 4

XLS Popular 4x4

XLT Popular 2 4x4

XLT Sport 4x4

XLT Premium 4x4
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
Speakers
4 4 4 4

Limited 4x4
Radio
3131
Speakers
7

Safety and Security Features

XLS Value Front-wheel Drive

XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive

XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive

XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive

XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive

XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive

Limited Front-wheel Drive

XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Exterior light control
3264 – – –
Delay-off headlamps
3269 – – –
Parking assist
3781 – – –

XLS Popular 4x4

XLT Popular 2 4x4

XLT Sport 4x4

XLT Premium 4x4
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214

Limited 4x4
Airbags, frontal
3214

Mechanical Features

XLS Value Front-wheel Drive

XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive

XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive

XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive
Axle ratio
2.93 2.93 2.93 2.93

XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive

XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive

Limited Front-wheel Drive

XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive
Engine
4778 4778 4778 4778
Axle ratio
2.93 2.93 2.93 2.93

XLS Popular 4x4

XLT Popular 2 4x4

XLT Sport 4x4

XLT Premium 4x4
Engine
4778 4778 4778 4778
Axle ratio
2.93 2.93 2.93 2.93

Limited 4x4
Engine
4778
Axle ratio
2.93

Other Specs

XLS Value Front-wheel Drive

XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive

XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive

XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive
Maximum towing capacity
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 3500 lbs. 3500 lbs.

XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive

XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive

Limited Front-wheel Drive

XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive
Horsepower rpm
5900 5900 5900 5900
Maximum towing capacity
3500 lbs. 3500 lbs. 3500 lbs. 3500 lbs.

XLS Popular 4x4

XLT Popular 2 4x4

XLT Sport 4x4

XLT Premium 4x4
Horsepower rpm
5900 5900 5900 5900
Maximum towing capacity
3500 lbs. 3500 lbs. 3500 lbs. 3500 lbs.

Limited 4x4
Horsepower rpm
5900
Maximum towing capacity
3500 lbs.