2003 Ford Escape Specifications

2003 Ford Escape

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2003 Ford Escape

Kelley Blue Book Retail $4,200–$7,025  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive

Engines

See Specs 201-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 590 CCA battery  
(60Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
2.93 Axle ratio  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Hub wheel covers  
Standard P225/70TR15.0 BSW AS tires  
Optional P225/70TR15.0 OWL AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 15" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Gray front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Optional Front licence plate bracket  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Roof rack  
Standard Roof rack (load 100 lbs.)
Optional Class II trailering with harness, hitch  
Standard Gray bodyside cladding  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional 1st row power sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Optional Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear manual reclining 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Standard Premium cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Color-keyed carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Optional Roll-up cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Radio data system  
Optional Amplifier  
Optional Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard 4 speakers
Optional 7 speakers
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Flip-up rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Optional Driver and passenger side airbag head extension  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
SecuriLock Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
181 cu.in. Engine displacement  
201-hp @ 5,900 rpm Engine horsepower  
196 lbs.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
3.5" x 3.1" Engine bore x stroke  
10.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
16.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
19 mpg Fuel economy city  
25 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.40 Drag coefficient  
3,206 lbs. Curb weight  
1,963 lbs. Front curb weight  
1,243 lbs. Rear curb weight  
4,380 lbs. GVWR  
2,339 lbs. Front GAWR  
2,224 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,180 lbs. Payload  
2,480 lbs. Front axle capacity  
2,348 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
2,339 lbs. Front spring rating  
2,224 lbs. Rear spring rating  
3,500 lbs. Towing capacity  
173.0" Exterior length  
70.1" Exterior body width  
69.1" Exterior height  
103.1" Wheelbase  
61.0" Front tread  
60.2" Rear tread  
17.7' Turning radius  
29 degrees Approach angle  
22 degrees Departure angle  
7.8" Ground clearance (min.)  
20 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
25.4" Load floor height  
41.6" Front legroom  
36.4" Rear legroom  
40.4" Front headroom  
39.2" Rear headroom  
53.4" Front hiproom  
49.0" Rear hiproom  
56.3" Front shoulder room  
55.9" Rear shoulder room  
100.1 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
33.1 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
69.2 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
69.2 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
38.9" Interior cargo height  
59.0" Interior cargo length  
35.9" Interior cargo length to rear seat  
40.8" Interior cargo width (min.)  
52.6" Interior cargo width (max.)  
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