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2003 Ford Escape - Specs
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Ford Escape - Engine Specs
Ford Escape - Transmission Specs
Ford Escape - Exterior Dimensions
Ford Escape - Interior Dimensions
Ford Escape - Base Curb Weight
Ford Escape - Towing Specs

Engine 2.0L Zetec DOHC I-4 3.0L Duratec DOHC V-6
Engine Type
 2.0L Zetec DOHC I-4,
iron block, aluminum heads		 3.0L Duratec DOHC V-6,
aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain
 4 valves per cylinder 4 valves per cylinder
Bore/Stroke (in.)
 3.39 x 3.52 / 84.8 x 88.0 3.5 x 3.13 / 89.0 x 79.5
Displacement cu. in. (cc) 121/1983 180/2966
Compression Ratio
 9.6:1 10.0:1
Horsepower @ rpm 127 @ 5400 201 @ 5900
Torque (lb. Ft.) @ rpm
 135 @ 4500 196 @ 4700
Redline (rpm) 6600 6450
Recommended Fuel 87 octane (minimum) 87 octane (minimum)
Fuel System Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
(SEFI)		 Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
(SEFI)
Fuel Tank Size (Gallons) 15 16
Oil Capacity with filter (quarts) 4.5 5.5
Coolant Capacity (quarts) 5.3 - manual
6.3 - automatic
 10.6

Transmission
Transmission 5-speed manual overdrive 4-speed auto. overdrive
Gear Ratios:
    
  1st
 3.67:1
 2.89:1
  2nd 2.06:1
 1.57:1
  3rd
 1.31:1
 1.00:1
  4th 1.03:1
 0.70:1
  5th
 0.84:1
 -
  Reverse 3.45:1
 2.31:1


Suspension 2003 Ford Escape
Front (4x2 / 4x4)
 MacPherson independent struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear (4x2 / 4x4)
 Multi link

Steering 2003 Ford Escape
Front
Power rack and pinion
Ratio
 Zetec 16.0:1
Duratec 16.8:1
Turns lock-to-lock 3.0 (I-4) and 2.9 (V-6)
Curb-to-curb (ft) 35.4

Brakes 2003 Ford Escape
Brakes (system type) Standard Front disc and rear drum, four-channel ABS
Optional EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
(EBD standard on XLT / optional on XLS)
Front
 10.9-in vented disc
Rear 9.0-in drum
Total Swept Area (f/r) 232.02 / 93.45

Wheels and Tires 2003 Ford Escape
Wheels Standard 15-in
Optional 16-in
Tires 15" Wheels 225/70R15
16" Wheels 235/70R16
Number of Lug Nuts 5

Exterior Dimensions 2003 Ford Escape
Wheelbase
 103.1
Track (front / rear)
 61.2 / 61.0
Overall Length
 173.0
Overall Width
 70.1
Overall Height
 69.1
Coefficient of drag 0.404
Ground clearance 7.8
Front overhang 33.4
Rear overhang 36.4
Angle of approach 28.5°
Ramp breakover angle 20.0°
Departure angle (rear bumper) 22.0°

Interior Dimensions 2003 Ford Escape
Headroom 1st Row 40.4
2nd Row 39.2
Shoulder room 1st Row 56.3
2nd Row 55.9
Hip 1st Row 53.4
2nd Row 49.0
Maximum legroom 1st Row 42.7
2nd Row 36.4
Cargo capacity (cu ft) Rear seat up 33.1
Rear seat down 69.2

Base Curb Weight (Pounds) 2003 Ford Escape
Zetec (manual transmission) 4x2 3019
4x4 3175
Duratec (automatic transmission) 4x2 3181
4x4 3346

MAXIMUM Payload Capacity (POUNDS) 2003 Ford Escape
Zetec (manual transmission) 4x2 1080
4x4 1060
Duratec (automatic transmission) 4x2 1180
4x4 1140

Maximum Towing Capacity (POUNDS) 2003 Ford Escape
Engine
Zetec (MT)
 1000
Duratec (AT)
 2000
Duratec w/Towing Pkg.
 3500
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)
Zetec (MT) 4x2
 4120
Zetec (MT) 4x4
 4260
Duratec (AT) 4x2
 4380
Duratec (AT) 4x4
 4520
Maximum GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
Zetec (MT) 4x2
 4180
Zetec (MT) 4x4
 4340
Duratec (AT) 4x2
 5340
Duratec (AT) 4x2 w / Tow Package
 6880
Duratec(AT) 4x4
 5500
Duratec(AT) 4x4 w / Tow Package
 7040
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
Zetec (MT) 4x2
 1000
Zetec (MT) 4x4
 1000
Duratec (AT) 4x2
 2000
Duratec (AT) 4x2 w / Tow Package
 3500
Duratec (AT) 4x4
 2000
Duratec (AT) 4x4 w / Tow Package
 3500

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