Notable Cars & Trucks of 2003: The 2003 Ford Escape
Introduction
The 2003 Escape is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Ford. It is Ford's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $21,925 USD in 2003.
Escape Dimensions
The 2003 Escape has standard length of 173.00 inches and a width of 70.10 inches. The Escape rides 69.10 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 7.80 inches. Front headroom is 40.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Escape a radius of 35.40 inches. It uses 225/70R15 tires with a wheelbase of 103.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The Escape comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Escape's standard 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V engine weighs in at 18 miles/gallon city driving using a 16.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Escape retails for $21,925 USD with a invoice price of $20,327 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, Limited Slip Differential. Escape optional equipment may include ABS Brakes, Front Side Airbag, Front Side Airbag with Head Protection, First Aid Kit, Leather Seat.
Exterior color choices include Aspen Green Metallic, Black, Chrome Yellow, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Gold Ash Metallic, Oxford White, Red Fire Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, True Blue Metallic with interior choices of Medium Dark Flint Cloth and Vinyl Interior, Medium Dark Pebble Cloth and Vinyl Interior. The Escape seats 5 people with 41.60 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 36 month/36,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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