Car financing: 2003 Ford Escort
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Ford Escort for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2003 Ford Escort specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 221 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $14.57 |
2003 Ford Escort: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $2,914 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Ford Escort
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (2), service brakes (2) and vehicle speed control (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Ford Escort: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2003 Ford Escort; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Thinking about the 2003 Ford Escort? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the Escort
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
The figures, translated
The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 9.4 L/100 km combined, it needs around 28 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, it costs about $14.57 to drive 100 km. The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Living with the Escort
As a small car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. For luggage, 453 litres means a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
Rent the Escort for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Choosing the right one
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
What it costs to run
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $145.70 at our price setting.
One more step
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Ford Escort from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 Ford Escort
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Ford Escort for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Ford Escort
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Ford Escort?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Ford Escort before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Ford Escort have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2003 Ford Escort cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.