2003 Ford Escape XLS

VIN 1FMCU02183KC43132

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2003 Ford Escape XLS

VIN 1FMCU02183KC43132

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NHTSA build data for 1FMCU02183KC43132

Trim

XLS

Engine

3.0L · V6

Horsepower

201

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2003

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,450 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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.

Rollover

★★★☆☆

3 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2003 Ford Escape 4-DR.

9 recall campaigns on this model year

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POWER TRAIN

Ford 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
SUSPENSION

The 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
STRUCTURE

Ford 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 $378 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

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	$4,128

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As of September 13, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2003 Ford Escape in this catalog, the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the lowest median asking price ($3,995, 29 listings with photos) and the 2003 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($5,895, 25 listings).

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2003 Ford Escape

All trims · United States

$4,223

Comparison catalog median · 26 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$3,995

Median asking price · 29 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$3,500–$4,995

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2003 Ford Escape All trims	$4,223	$2,999–$4,995	26
2003 Honda CR-V All trims	$5,499	$4,500–$7,995	53
2003 Subaru Forester All trims	$4,995	$4,195–$6,888	26
2003 Toyota Highlander All trims	$5,850	$4,900–$6,695	51
2003 Toyota RAV4 All trims	$5,895	$4,990–$6,999	25
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer All trims	$3,995	$3,500–$4,995	29

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2001–2007

What 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	46	$4,388	100%	152,041 mi
2006	46	$4,974	113%	157,412 mi
2005	53	$4,025	92%	137,646 mi
2004	22	$4,435	101%	160,523 mi
2003	27	$4,128	94%	168,538 mi
2002	15	$2,995	68%	181,286 mi
2001	11	$3,000	68%	183,998 mi