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2003 Ford Escape XLS
VIN
1FMCU02103KA33673
Kankakee, IL
Listed at
$4,995
This 2003 Ford Escape XLS is listed at $4,995 with 86,709 miles in Kankakee, IL.
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Sold by Strictly Business Motors
903 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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2003 Ford Escape XLS
VIN 1FMCU02103KA33673
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Price history for this VIN
Apr 12, 2026 · $4,995
Oct 29, 2026 · $4,995
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1FMCU02103KA33673, spanning 7 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Business Motors | Kankakee, IL 60901 | $4,995 | 86,709 mi | 2026-10-29 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Business Motors | Kankakee, IL 60901 | $4,995 | 86,709 mi | 2026-05-01 | 12 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMCU02103KA33673Trim
XLS
Engine
Horsepower
201
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2003
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
19
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,450
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 Ford Escape likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$12,250
Insurance
$5,440
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$24,690
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2003 Ford Escape has 9 recall campaigns as of October 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 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 October 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market firmed $386 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $3,604 |
| July 2026 | $3,245 |
| August 2026 | $3,720 |
| September 2026 | $3,992 |
| October 2026 | $3,762 |
| November 2026 | $3,990 |
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As of November 10, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2002–2003) to the 2003 Ford Escape in this catalog, the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the lowest median asking price ($3,995, 31 listings with photos) and the 2003 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($5,900, 30 listings).
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2003 Ford Escape
XLS · United States
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Escape XLS | Not enough data | — | 4 |
| 2003 Toyota Highlander All trims | $5,195 | $4,495–$6,450 | 63 |
| 2003 Subaru Forester All trims | $4,650 | $3,950–$5,877 | 29 |
| 2003 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $5,900 | $3,700–$7,995 | 30 |
| 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser All trims | $3,995 | $3,500–$5,698 | 31 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer All trims | $4,345 | $3,500–$5,699 | 37 |
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: November 10, 2026, 05:00 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 · 2001–2007What 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 | 46 | $5,000 | 100% | 146,241 mi |
| 2006 | 50 | $4,464 | 89% | 149,873 mi |
| 2005 | 42 | $4,160 | 83% | 149,682 mi |
| 2004 | 25 | $5,000 | 100% | 163,615 mi |
| 2003 | 28 | $3,411 | 68% | 177,824 mi |
| 2002 | 15 | $2,995 | 60% | 173,729 mi |
| 2001 | 11 | $3,170 | 63% | 167,208 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
