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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%)
Chart based on 170 repairs.
2003 Ford Escape repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 141 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
| Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200864480 miC $400 | 2nd alternator in 1 year | ||
| Sep 200865100 miC $100 | Fuel pump,fuel meter sensor. | ||
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200947000 mi | Coil and spark plug replaced. Codes indicated misfiring cylinder #5. Claim this was due to the engine detailing and cleaning resulted in chemical getting into coil and ruining it. Rplaced and works fine. | ||
2003 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 2013122200 mi | ball joint | ||
| May 2013125000 miUS $150 | front right bearing, left & right lower control arm | ||
| Nov 2013138000 miUS $40 | replaced spark plugs | ||
| Jan 2014US $350 | Fast light off catalyst & two way catalyst replaced plus #4 & #5 ignition coil replaced | ||
| Jun 2014150000 miUS $100 | Replaced right front bearing & tie rod | ||
| Apr 2015166200 miUS $150 | replaced rear wheel bearings | ||
| Aug 2016195000 miUS $40 | Replaced a/c compressor | ||
| Ford Escape in Nebraska, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 2012134000 miUS $450 | Alternator went out on interstate. Previously replaced in December 2006 and again in November 2007. Cost for 2006 was $700. Alternator was under warranty so cost was $525 for labor. | ||
| Feb 2014150000 miUS $283 | Front driver brake line failed due to corrosion. Replacing all four brake lines. Also replacing nonworking 12 volt car power outlet. | ||
| Sep 2014155000 miUS $336 | Tone ring broken on front left axle. At least once daily when I would brake it would almost pulsate the brakes acting like I was on ice or something. Made me feel like I was not going to be able to stop. Replaced left front axle. | ||
| Feb 2015161000 miUS $20 | Transmission fluid leaking. Seal needed replaced and more transmission fluid added. | ||
| Sep 2015163000 miUS $12 | SUV was chugging or hesitating while driving. Replaced fuel filter and added a fuel system cleaner. SUV is still hesitating/chugging once in awhile. | ||
| Jan 2016160700 miUS $773 | Failed fuel injector. Also changing original spark plugs. Oil leaking on to back spark plug as well. All new rubber seals will be put on as applicable. | ||
| Jun 2016164000 mi | Small transmission fluid leak, needs a new seal. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012142600 miC $400 | Passenger side front Wheel hub was warped. According to the dealership, this has never happened before, to any Escape. | ||
| Ford Escape in New Jersey, United States May 2014 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Jun 2014113000 miUS $600 | put in new bearings, new stabilizers,tie rods replaced 3 rear hard to reach ignition coils, belts while motor was apart, 6 spark plugs,etc. | ||
| Oct 2014117200 miUS $150 | Replaced fuel pump.Mechanic wanted 350 for parts & labor. Bought fuel pump from Amazon for 150 less. Did replacement myself.Saved 200 on parts & labor | ||
| Jun 2015121000 miUS $116 | Needed a new battery. Not a big deal. | ||
| Feb 2016125000 miUS $60 | Brake line ruptured. Replaced both front brake lines myself. Repair shop wanted 290.00. Cost of parts was 60.00. Saved 230.00. Total time was about 75 mins. | ||
| Apr 2017133600 miUS $15 | Needed to go through inspection. Was getting Airbag Code 47 flashing on dashboard ( common problem ). Took passenger seat out, disconnected yellow harness under said seat and cleaned and used dielectric gel on harness connectors. Bolted seat back in. Problem solved. No more Airbag light or flashing code on dashboard. Cost of Dielectric grease. 12.00. Took about 16 minutes. | ||
| Jul 2017135000 miUS $28 | Blowing hot air thru aircon. Bought can of Freon and recharged it myself. Took 10 minutes. | ||
| Sep 2017137312 miUS $39 | Replaced ignition coils #4,#5,#6. AutoZone wanted $73 per coil. I bought all 6 coils online for 40 bucks. Went to three mechanics (just for laughs), and was quoted $311,$350,$365. It took me, and I kid you not, 8 minutes. 8 MINUTES!!! Then I changed the oil, while drinking beer with my neighbor, and that took about 30 minutes. Oil cost me $40. Filter $10. So altogether, I spent $90, took me 38 minutes. Mechanics would of robbed me of close to $500. Pitiful. Oh yeah, the beer cost me $12 . Cheers!! | ||
| Jan 201813787500 miUS $190 | Replaced Oxygen Sensors , both front & rear. Replaced Cylinder 4,5,6 Spark Plugs. Changed Air Filter. Changed Gas Filter. Had Code P0430, indicating Catalytic Converter problem. Code cleared, so it wasn't the Catalytic Converter. Total cost was approx. 190.00. No Repair shop involved, did the work myself. | ||
| Feb 2018137000 miUS $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. Warning light came on for battery. Battery was good. I was leaving for Ireland in two days, so gave car to friend to repair while I was gone. He investigated and discovered the idiot who replaced the Alternator previous to when I owned the car, did not shrinktape a wire connection, and it corroded into two pieces,hence no charge to battery. Gave my buddy 100.00 bucks for his trouble, because I know how difficult it is to get to the Alternator! | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201299200 miC $200 | Muffler and tailpipe | ||
| Sep 2013120900 miC $200 | DS rear wheel bearing | ||
| Ford Escape in Nebraska, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201678300 miUS $1300 | Ordinary wear and tear Knob that adjusts cooling and heat not adjusting temperature | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2017126000 miUS $60 | Coil on #4 cylinder | ||
| Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States May 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| May 2016135000 miUS $700 | Radio died, engine started running rough and within a couple minutes died. Car towed to shop and alternator and battery were replaced. | ||
| Ford Escape in Kansas, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Mar 2010136000 miUS $20 | Replaced worn sway bar links. Replaced worn sway bar links | ||
| Feb 2013167300 miUS $200 | Oil Leaking from Timing Cover onto exhaust after driving. Replaced Timing cover gasket. Oil pan gasket and valve cover gaskets must be replaced when the timing cover gasket is replaced. ABS tone ring on the front passenger side cracked and would cause the ABS to engage randomly when braking in a slow turn. | ||
| Ford Escape in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 201599000 miUS $260 | The timing cover leaking. Also had a bad oil pan drain pug, threads were bad. Replaced oil pan & gasket, valve cover gaskets, timing cover gaskets, flushed anti-freeze and changed the oil. | ||
| Jul 2015105000 miUS $20 | Interior fabric on passenger side door panel cam loose, removed & reapplied the adhesive then stuck the fabric back in place. | ||
| Dec 2015106000 mi | Reattached the drivers side door trim fabric. | ||
| Ford Escape in Connecticut, United States May 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| May 2013192000 miUS $150 | Spark plug and ignition coil on cylinder 6 needed to be replaced | ||
| Ford Escape in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jul 2012104200 mi | Replace alternator Airbag light gives code 32. Clockspring is bad. Airbag light code 32. Replaced clockspring. | ||
| Jan 2013102700 miUS $400 | Replaced tie rod ends. Front end alignment by David's Automotive in The Colony. Replaced wiper blades and rear window gas shocks. | ||
| Ford Escape in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Aug 201089000 miUS $175 | Replaced exhaust gasket and other parts to repair exhaust leak. | ||
| Feb 201195000 miUS $2092 | Two cylinders misfiring. Replaced the ignition coils and boots on the two misfiring cylinders, and replaced all six spark plugs. Due to Problem 1, the front catalytic converter became clogged and blew apart, damaging the rear catalytic converter. Replaced the front and rear catalytic converters. | ||
| Mar 201195000 miUS $30 | Front left brake sticks. Caliper needs to be replaced. Decided to wait until other brake work needs to be done (e.g. pads/rotors) and have all work done simultaneously. | ||
| Dec 2011106000 miUS $174 | Headlight not working due to wiring corrosion. Replaced pigtail connector and bulb. Misfire in wet conditions (reappeared after 2 previous repair attempts). Replaced #4 ignition coil and spark plug. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Sep 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200634100 miC $50 | Sway bar end links, both sides | ||
| Nov 200960760 miC $40 | Outer tie rod end was loose; replaced with $30 in parts. Radiator drain cock snapped in half while hand-loosening; common problem with Fords as the drain cock is hollow. A 5/16" hex key was used to remove the stem, but parts counter did not have a direct replacement. Reused broken bit, will fix in 2 yrs. Both front ABS tone rings cracked, a common problem leading to premature ABS activation. Epoxied them back into place with JB weld; real cost to me was $0 as I already had a tube on hand. Factory fix is a new axle, as these are press-fitted. | ||
2003 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in South Carolina, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015US $18 | radiator hose blew out and needed replacing | ||
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Feb 201562500 miUS $600 | wheel bearing replaced. shock absorbers replaced passenger seatbelt retractor not working correctly, causing warning light for the airbag system | ||
| Mar 201563000 miUS $350 | Lower control arm bushings were worn - buldging, cracked. Replaced entire arm = new arm, new bushings and ball joints. | ||
| Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Apr 2014130000 miUS $940 | Clogged cat converter. car ran very poor, especially at high speeds. | ||
| Jul 2016157700 miUS $200 | Replaced rear bank ignition coil (on plug) under intake manifold. | ||
| Sep 2017169000 mi | Loose air bag connector under driver's seat | ||
| Mar 2018172000 miUS $480 | muffler and tailpipe | ||
| Ford Escape in New Jersey, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| May 201474100 miUS $225 | Coils 4,5,6 failed. Replaced all 6 coils and spark plugs. | ||
| Jul 201584200 miUS $325 | Tone ring for ABS cracked and caused ABS failure. New tone ring was installed which called for partial disassembly of left side wheel/suspension/axel. | ||
| Sep 201585000 miUS $95 | Backup assist system failure | ||
| Oct 201585300 miUS $100 | Brake cables to both rear wheels seized. Both were replaced | ||
| Ford Escape in Florida, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 2014210000 miUS $300 | Valve cover gaskets, coil over packs, main catalytic ,spark plugs, intake plenum upper lower gaskets, pcv valve and pcv valve hose 3 sections, all these parts replaced cause of systematic failure of oil seeping to spark plug well . | ||
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $718 | Had fuel pump replaced. | ||
| Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada - Dec 2007 | |||
| Dec 200724620 miC $212 | replaced both front swa7y bar links | ||
| Ford Escape in District of Columbia, United States Jan 2008 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 200885000 miUS $400 | New sway bar end links | ||
| Feb 200986000 miUS $650 | New fuel pump and filter. | ||
| Jan 201096000 miUS $350 | Ignition coils 4 & 5 were bad and were replaced. | ||
| Aug 2010101700 miUS $530 | Broken radiator hose plus flush and fill. | ||
| Mar 2011108000 miUS $1000 | New left front wheel bearing and control arm. New front left wheel bearing and lower control arm. | ||
| Jan 2012100300 miUS $612 | Replaced right front control arm Serpentine belt and tensioner. | ||
| Mar 2012122000 miUS $450 | Front left control arm replaced. | ||
| Nov 2012132800 miUS $500 | New oil pan gasket. | ||
| Jul 2013139000 miUS $520 | New alternator installed. | ||
| Jun 2014145000 miUS $350 | Right front ball joint New front right ball joint | ||
| Feb 2015152000 miUS $370 | Right inner tie rod replacement | ||
| Apr 2015154300 miUS $1200 | New shocks and struts. New stabilizer bar and tie rods . | ||
| Sep 2015159000 miUS $150 | New battery | ||
| Oct 2015159000 miUS $680 | New radiator and hoses | ||
| Dec 2015159000 mi | Transmission blown. | ||
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Dec 2004 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 2004119000 miUS $100 | Gas line leak | ||
| Jan 2005US $200 | Front stabilizer bar loose | ||
| Sep 2013125000 miUS $450 | Pan gasket leaking. Removed and replaced. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States Apr 2015 - May 2015 | |||
| May 2015131000 miUS $300 | Alternator stopped working. Part cost $200, but I needed to remove the plenum to pull the alternator up from the back of the engine. So extra cost was gasket kit | ||
| Ford Escape in New Jersey, United States May 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 2009101000 mi | Airbag indicator began blinking. Eventually diagnosed the code as the restraint connector underneath passenger seat. Made sure connection was secure; light went off, and has remained so. | ||
| Apr 2010114000 miUS $250 | Rear pinion gasket leaking, was replaced. | ||
| Aug 2010118000 miUS $275 | Tie rod ends worn out, needed replacement. Were making a 'knocking' or 'fluttering' sound when going over uneven pavement or bumps. | ||
| Dec 2011127000 miUS $450 | Car started to run very rough, as though it were 'missing'. Check engine light flashing. OBD II indicated coil #3 was shot. That coil and all spark plugs replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013140700 miUS $300 | Engine began knocking - check engine light turned on. Replaced faulty coil on one cylinder. | ||
| Aug 2013141000 miUS $400 | ABS ring on axle began activating at random braking intervals. Axle required replacement; cv boots were replaced at the same time. | ||
| Sep 2014157000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2015161000 mi | Brake lines rusted out and failed on the road. Immediately replaced vehicle. Overall, it was a great car, but was ultimately overly susceptible to corrosion. | ||
| Ford Escape in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201383700 miC $130 | battery failed after a number of years. would not hold charge. purhcased new battery and works as required now. | ||
| Feb 201488740 mi | Battery issue due to cold weather. Took out battery to ensure full charge, cleaned terminals and cables to ensure proper connection. Re-installed battery and connections. No further ussues. | ||
| Jul 201490520 mi | Have not started vehicle for some time...battery dead. Charging now, and will see if that fixed it once again. | ||
| Feb 201693620 miC $405 | The lower/return (non-pressure) power steering line had a leak, this was replaced at a local repair shop. | ||
| Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada May 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 2013107260 miC $200 | Sunroof not working. Plastic bracket attached to the driving cable broken. Replaced with after market aluminum ones. | ||
| Apr 2015115940 mi | Engine oil leak | ||
| Ford Escape in Alberta, Canada Aug 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Sep 201158280 miC $400 | tie rod diver side 6 cd changer stopped working | ||
| Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 2013181200 miUS $2800 | Remanufactured 3.0 DOHC Engine was installed | ||
| Ford Escape in Missouri, United States Dec 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011176000 miUS $474 | sway bar links and a wheel bearing | ||
| Ford Escape in Utah, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Aug 201082000 miUS $30 | Oil pan gasket | ||
| Sep 201084000 miUS $200 | Alternator | ||
| Apr 201195000 miUS $700 | Replaced ABS control module | ||
| Mar 2012115000 mi | Broken wire in EGR solenoid circuit | ||
| Dec 2012131000 miUS $60 | Self-adjusters on rear brakes not working. Replaced adjuster hardware. | ||
| Feb 2014155000 mi | Alternator failure Power steering pump leaking ABS sensor failure | ||
| Sep 2015187000 miUS $30 | Replaced ABS sensor | ||
| Feb 2016188600 miUS $4000 | Transmission failure | ||
| May 2016189900 miUS $150 | Replaced failed alternator | ||
| Aug 2016190900 miUS $200 | Replaced worn inner tie rods | ||
| Mar 2017195000 miUS $75 | Poor startup and idle. Replace idle air control motor. | ||
| May 2017197000 miUS $25 | Recharged AC | ||
| Mar 2018204000 miUS $120 | Tired battery was replaced. | ||
| Ford Escape in Philippines Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Dec 201121080 mi$2900 | Intermittent loss of power during accelerating/overtaking at high gear somewhat like water contamination in fuel or worn out spark plug Drive belt noise during cold start but gone after engine start . Probably, tensioner bearing start to corrode or drive belt problem. The intermittent loss of power as previously reported was diagnosed as loss of current supply to the spark plug, thus high voltage coil plate has been replaced. Operation has returned to its normal status. | ||
| Ford Escape in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Aug 2010145000 miUS $1265 | Evaporator tube was clogged with shavings from pistons in condenser | ||
| May 2011154700 miUS $283 | Ignition cylinder locked-up (lock tumbler stuck). Ignition cylinder replaced and key reprogrammed. | ||
| Aug 2011160000 miUS $800 | Alternator went out - replaced | ||
| Jun 2012188000 miUS $700 | PCV Valve replacement, Throttle valve adjustment, replace belts | ||
| Aug 2012190300 miUS $500 | Vehicle had a very high idle with a low whine. Replaced two hoses. They also went ahead and replaced all belts. | ||
| Aug 2013199000 miUS $100 | Connection leaking freon after recharge. Did not require them to drain in order to fix. | ||
| Dec 2013205000 miUS $350 | Car would stall immediately after start or super low RPMs. They gave it a tune up and cleaned the throttle plate. I still experience the low RPMs on occasion, but it does not stall. | ||
| Feb 2014206000 mi | Stalling - cleaned throttle plate | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Dec 2007 - Feb 2008 | |||
| Jan 2008C $100 | Had a transmission service (flush), same day service, approx $150 cdn. Done by dealer. Did not fix problem (transmission shudder, and miss). Then developed a transmission leak, paid approx $100, did not fix the leak. Was told it was a different problem, estimate $300 to fix, that’s when I traded it in. | ||
| Ford Escape in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $900 | valve cover gaskets leaked, oil pooled in the spark plug wells. This cause the engine to misfire and dump fuel into the catalytic converter. The front cats basically melted dumping into the rear cat which clogged causing sever lack of power | ||
| Ford Escape in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2009 - Aug 2009 | |||
| Jul 2009109120 miC $1800 | o2 sensors kept blowing....tests showed it was main computer..main computer was changed out. On way home from shop check engine light went on, turned around and then it was discovered it was probable the main electrical harness, changed it out. | ||
| Aug 2009109120 miC $653 | cd kept sticking in 6cd changer U-joints needed to be replaced. Ball joints needed to be replaced. Overall deducted $653 in reconditioning costs when traded. | ||
| Ford Escape in Washington, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2013165000 miUS $300 | I supplied shocks and struts/springs that I had bought for my mechanic to install. | ||
| Oct 2015200300 miUS $606 | Alternator failed, and needed replacement. | ||
| Sep 2016205000 miUS $1400 | Broken band controlling 2nd & 4th gear. No other damage done, so band was replaced. | ||
| Jun 2017212000 miUS $80 | Engine overheated, but was shut down before damage occurred. The diagnosis was a failed thermostat. A new thermostat housing with included thermostat solved the problem. | ||
| Mar 2018216000 miUS $35 | Vehicle ran rough, and gave an OBDC-II code relating to EGR. A new EGR valve solved the problem. | ||
| Dec 2020235000 miUS $500 | Alternator failed; new one installed. | ||
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Sep 2011 - May 2016 | |||
| Jul 201396300 miUS $100 | Rough Idle, Cylinder #5 misfire | ||
| Jun 2014110000 miUS $577 | No brakes, lost hydraulic fluid pressure. Replaced one failed brake line. Tie rod or other suspension part replaced | ||
| Jul 2014110300 miUS $250 | Replaced Front pads and rotors, rear wheel cylinder, front left brake line, both rear brake line. Replaced serpentine belt Rear wheel hubs | ||
| Apr 2015115000 miUS $135 | Stabilizer rattled | ||
| May 2016140000 miUS $1200 | Subframe rusted out. | ||
| Ford Escape in Montana, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2010105000 miUS $500 | Clogged (front/left) Catalytic Convertor. Clogged (front/left) Catalytic Convertor replaced with new part. Took approximately 10 days to get part. After replacement of clogged (front/left) catalytic convertor, the vehicle was still not running properly. It was determined that the main catalytic convertor was also clogged. A local exhaust shop replaced the cat and fixed the problem. Broken stud in rear/right exhaust manifold was causing an exhaust leak. Had to drill and use an EZ-Out to remove broken stud. Installed Heli-Coil insert and new stud and exhaust manifold gasket. | ||
| Apr 2012125000 miUS $900 | Cruise Control Inoperative: 1) Replaced Clock Spring in steering wheel. 2) Replaced Cruise Control Servo/Module | ||
| May 2013139000 miUS $175 | Problem: Leaking exhaust manifold (front) caused by broken exhaust manifold stud. Repair: 1) Drilled out broken stud. 2) Removed and replaced all studs/nuts. (Ford parts) 3) Replaced exhaust manifold gasket. (Ford part) | ||
| Jun 2022230000 miUS $200 | Replaced both front lower control arm assemblies. Ball joints were in bad need of replacement. Installed (front) new rotors and pads. | ||
2003 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
127-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 2012102800 miC $2900 | fuel idle module and another module | ||
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