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2003 Ford Escape repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (1%)
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Chart based on 170 repairs.
2003 Ford Escape suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (64%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Ford Escape
Engine not specified
| 142600 mi C $400 |
Passenger side front Wheel hub was warped. According to the dealership, this has never happened before, to any Escape. |
2003 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 120900 mi C $200 |
DS rear wheel bearing |
| 78300 mi US $1300 |
Ordinary wear and tear |
| 113000 mi US $1660 |
put in new bearings, new stabilizers,tie rods |
| 137000 mi US $250 |
Started to leak Steering Fluid. Investigated and had Pump Housing Crack. Installed new Power Steering pump, gaskets, hoses, clamps,etc. Real Pain in the Arse. |
| 122200 mi | ball joint |
| 125000 mi US $150 |
front right bearing, left & right lower control arm |
| 150000 mi US $100 |
Replaced right front bearing & tie rod |
| 166200 mi US $150 |
replaced rear wheel bearings |
| 136000 mi US $20 |
Replaced worn sway bar links. Replaced worn sway bar links |
| 34100 mi C $50 |
Sway bar end links, both sides |
| 60760 mi C $40 |
Outer tie rod end was loose; replaced with $30 in parts. |
| 126800 mi US $400 |
Replaced tie rod ends. Front end alignment by David's Automotive in The Colony. |
2003 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 62500 mi US $600 |
wheel bearing replaced. shock absorbers replaced |
| 63000 mi US $350 |
Lower control arm bushings were worn - buldging, cracked. Replaced entire arm = new arm, new bushings and ball joints. |
| 93620 mi C $405 |
The lower/return (non-pressure) power steering line had a leak, this was replaced at a local repair shop. |
| 230000 mi US $200 |
Replaced both front lower control arm assemblies. Ball joints were in bad need of replacement. Installed (front) new rotors and pads. |
| 112000 mi US $200 |
Front stabilizer bar loose |
| 24620 mi C $212 |
replaced both front swa7y bar links |
| 85000 mi US $400 |
New sway bar end links |
| 108000 mi US $1000 |
New left front wheel bearing and control arm. New front left wheel bearing and lower control arm. |
| US $612 | Replaced right front control arm |
| 122000 mi US $450 |
Front left control arm replaced. |
| 145000 mi US $350 |
Right front ball joint New front right ball joint |
| 152000 mi US $370 |
Right inner tie rod replacement |
| 154300 mi US $1200 |
New shocks and struts. New stabilizer bar and tie rods . |
| 176000 mi US $474 |
sway bar links and a wheel bearing |
| 109120 mi C $653 |
Ball joints needed to be replaced. Overall deducted $653 in reconditioning costs when traded. |
| 155000 mi | Power steering pump leaking |
| 190900 mi US $200 |
Replaced worn inner tie rods |
| 58280 mi C $400 |
tie rod diver side |
| 110000 mi US $577 |
Tie rod or other suspension part replaced |
| 110300 mi US $250 |
Rear wheel hubs |
| 115000 mi US $135 |
Stabilizer rattled |
| 118000 mi US $275 |
Tie rod ends worn out, needed replacement. Were making a 'knocking' or 'fluttering' sound when going over uneven pavement or bumps. |
| 157000 mi US $190 |
Vehicle is making a loud clunking noise (again) when travelling over lightly rutted/bumpy roads. Mechanic advised undercarriage so rusted that suspension repair would not make financial sense. Driving vehicle into ground and will replace. |
| 165000 mi US $300 |
I supplied shocks and struts/springs that I had bought for my mechanic to install. |
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