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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2003 Ford Escort.
Owner complaints (10)
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Ford Escort (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #20 for the most complaints (median 101).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Ford Escort version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escort ZX2 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Escort ZX2 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.