Underneath the fresh, stylish look of the 2003 Ford Escape
is a powertrain configuration that has aggressive off-roading
and high performance in mind. Designed for younger drivers,
or those young at heart, the Escape offers sharp handling
and a high level of comfort for adventures on or off the
road. On the practical side of things, the Escape is tough,
durable, and offers good fuel economy and low emissions.
Available Models
The five-passenger 2003 Ford Escape is presented to customers
in a number of different models. The XLT edition slots between
the base XLS and top-line Limited, providing a nice blend
of standard features at an attractive price. Variety is
in abundance, as there are a total of four models within
the XLT class alone: Popular, Popular 2, Sport and Premium.
Interior Features
The Escape is designed for practical applications. Convenience,
passenger roominess and cargo flexibility are all results
of the interior layout. Escape has four doors and a rear
liftgate with flip-up glass for access to the cargo area.
The cargo area, with the seats up, offers 33 cubic feet
of storage space.
Moving up from the Popular model to the XLT Premium gets
you more and more standard equipment. With the latter, leather
upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and an AM/FM
radio with in-dash 6-disc CD changer are all part of the
package.
Exterior Features
Three new colors are available on 2003 Escapes: Aspen Green,
Red Fire and Gold Ash. Escape XLT Sport models feature a
dual-loading rack system. This No Boundaries Rack System
offers a unique sliding rail from the roof that customers
can pull down vertically across the rear of the vehicle
and lock into the bumper. This provides two separate loading
surfaces -one on the roof and one across the rear.
Performance
XLT models offer a 3.0-liter V6 engine with 201 horsepower
at 5900 rpm and 196 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. Two-wheel
drive is offered, as is an all-wheel drive configuration.
Two-wheel drive Escapes are front-wheel drive, providing
good handling and traction control, while all-wheel drive
models add even more grip for the road.
4-speed automatic transmission does the shifting. The MacPherson
strut front suspension helps isolate road forces, while
the independent rear suspension allows lower spring rates
for a smooth ride.
Safety and Security
XLT models have four channel antilock brakes and dual front
airbags. In addition, an energy-absorbing steering column
works with energy-absorbing knee bolsters to reduce the
risk of injuries for front-seat occupants. Standard high-tensile-steel
side-intrusion door beams help protect passengers in side
impacts.
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