2003 Ford Escape XLS

VIN 1FMYU02193KA10981 Longwood, FL
Listed at
$2,800

This 2003 Ford Escape XLS is listed at $2,800 with 172,000 miles in Longwood, FL.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $3,191 (−53.3%) over 28 days.

Jun 22, 2026 · $5,991 Jul 20, 2026 · $2,800

Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1FMYU02193KA10981, spanning 28 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
King Auto Deals Longwood, FL 32750 $2,800 172,000 mi 2026-06-24

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
King Auto Deals Longwood, FL 32773 $2,800 172,000 mi 2026-07-20
AutoNation Ford Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL 32256 $7,485 171,986 mi 2026-06-28

What would this 2003 Ford Escape XLS cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$50
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $280 down
Amount financed
$2,520
Total interest
$480

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMYU02193KA10981
Trim
XLS
Engine
3.0L · V6
Horsepower
201
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2003
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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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 $8,925
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $28,175

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2003 Ford Escape has 9 recall campaigns as of July 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 July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market softened $631 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $4,605
April 2026 $3,625
May 2026 $3,599
June 2026 $3,604
July 2026 $3,647
August 2026 $3,974

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
2004 Honda Element $6,295 3
2005 Toyota 4Runner $6,446 2
2002 Jeep Wrangler $6,740 2
2003 Toyota Highlander $6,844 2
2005 Ford Excursion $40,000 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 · 2001–2007

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 49 $4,850 100% 149,937 mi
2006 42 $4,550 94% 159,656 mi
2005 45 $3,999 82% 139,663 mi
2004 19 $3,999 82% 151,465 mi
2003 23 $3,500 72% 157,913 mi
2002 18 $4,790 99% 163,906 mi
2001 10 $4,476 92% 147,430 mi

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