Representative photoEngine repair for a 2003 Ford Escort
Engine repair for the 2003 Ford Escort: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Ford Escort for engine repair
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
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.
Engine repair: how we help
The 2003 Ford Escort and engine work: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Before the shop sees your Escort
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
How the request works
You approve the shop's quote before any work. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Your rental while you wait
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Small things that help
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
Talking to the shop
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Ready to ask?
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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