2003 Ford Escape XLS

VIN 1FMYU021X3KE09298

Market price for this build

$3,000

4 comparable listings

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2003 Ford Escape XLS

VIN 1FMYU021X3KE09298

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Mileage Recorded odometer readings

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Market price range

Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 16, 2026

Below market

$2,517

Middle of range

$3,000

Above market

$3,585

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMYU021X3KE09298

Trim

XLS

Engine

3.0L · V6

Horsepower

201

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose 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.

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 $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $26,050

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 September 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 September 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2003 Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market firmed $550 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$3,598
June 2026	$3,604
July 2026	$3,245
August 2026	$3,750
September 2026	$3,998
October 2026	$4,148

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What else could you drive?

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As of October 16, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2003 Ford Escape in this catalog, the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the lowest median asking price ($3,995, 26 listings with photos) and the 2003 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($5,650, 33 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2003 Ford Escape

All trims · United States

$4,000

Comparison catalog median · 25 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$5,650

Median asking price · 33 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$4,367–$6,900

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2003 Ford Escape All trims	$4,000	$3,398–$4,995	25
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser All trims	$3,995	$3,350–$4,995	26
2003 Toyota Highlander All trims	$5,500	$4,490–$6,800	67
2003 Subaru Forester All trims	$5,000	$3,988–$6,077	29
2003 Honda CR-V All trims	$5,599	$4,185–$7,597	60
2003 Toyota RAV4 All trims	$5,650	$4,367–$6,900	33

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: October 16, 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 · 2001–2007

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	57	$4,499	100%	149,034 mi
2006	52	$4,795	107%	156,848 mi
2005	49	$4,250	94%	142,739 mi
2004	36	$4,948	110%	165,233 mi
2003	30	$4,209	94%	164,816 mi
2002	15	$4,191	93%	175,641 mi