2003 Ford Escape XLT
1FMCU93183KC16581
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Market price range
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMCU93183KC16581- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 Ford Escape XLT likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2003 Ford Escape XLT has 9 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover.
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 XLT from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 5, 2026.
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 XLT (this car) | $4,995 | 7 | — |
| 2004 Toyota Highlander | $7,470 | 8 | +$2,475 |
| 2001 Toyota 4Runner | $9,988 | 5 | +$4,993 |
| 2004 Jeep Liberty | $3,972 | 4 | −$1,023 |
| 2003 Honda CR-V | $5,345 | 4 | +$350 |
| 2004 Acura MDX | $5,625 | 4 | +$630 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
