2003 Ford Escape XLS
1FMCU02153KD48436
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Last listed by EZ Auto Finance
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2003 Ford Escape XLS
VIN 1FMCU02153KD48436
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2003 Ford Escape XLS for sale near DubuqueIA
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EZ Auto Finance | Dubuque, IA 52003 | $3,995 | 148,563 mi | 2023-10-01 | 1074 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMCU02153KD48436Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2003 Ford Escape has 9 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2003 Ford Escape 4-DR.
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POWER TRAINFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009.NHTSA campaign 15V606000
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SUSPENSIONThe Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on…NHTSA campaign 15E045000
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STRUCTUREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently…NHTSA campaign 14V165000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2003 Ford Escape from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market firmed $249 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $3,750 |
| May 2026 | $3,624 |
| June 2026 | $3,604 |
| July 2026 | $3,248 |
| August 2026 | $3,974 |
| September 2026 | $3,999 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Escape XLS (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | $3,125 | 2 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2001–2007What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 43 | $4,776 | 100% | 148,095 mi |
| 2006 | 43 | $5,085 | 106% | 152,631 mi |
| 2005 | 53 | $4,500 | 94% | 131,076 mi |
| 2004 | 22 | $4,812 | 101% | 145,821 mi |
| 2003 | 29 | $3,648 | 76% | 169,189 mi |
| 2002 | 15 | $3,825 | 80% | 166,632 mi |
| 2001 | 11 | $3,000 | 63% | 166,579 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
