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    2003 Ford Escape

    The new Ford Escape is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $35,090 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the XLS variant and topping out at $41,750 for the Limited.

    There are 3 variants of the Escape available in Australia.

    The Ford Escape is only available with an null motor that produces 150kW and 266Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2003 Escape is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $35,090 - $41,750†

    Transmission

    4-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4

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    Retail Price

    $35,090 - $41,750†

    Transmission

    4-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4

    Expert Rating

    Very Good

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    2003 Ford Escape

    Available Variants

    The Ford Escape comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XLS and the most expensive being Limited.

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    Power to Weight
    94.52 - 96.84 kW/t
    45.52 kW/t
    96.84 kW/t
    Price
    $35,090 - $41,750
    $28,390
    $55,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,041 - 2,057 kg
    1,725 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,600 kg
    1,200 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    30.1°
    21.4°
    36.2°
    Departure Angle
    31.8°
    20°
    46°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    170 mm
    244 mm
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    Dimensions

    4,415 mm
    1,825 mm
    1,775 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,415 mm
    Overall Width1,825 mm
    Overall Height1,775 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity492 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Ford Escape is the XLS that starts from $35,090.

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    The most expensive Ford Escape is the Limited that starts from $41,750.

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    The best towing capacity of a Ford Escape is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: XLS, XLT and Limited.

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    The largest Ford Escape is the XLS which measures 1825mm wide, 4415mm in length and sits 1775mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Escape is the XLS which has 150kW of power from its 3L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Ford Escape is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Escape is the Limited which weighs 2057 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Escape uses Unleaded.

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