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2003 Ford Escape Improved
2003 Escape, New Features:
--- New Escape Limited adds content and comfort not previously available in the small-SUV segment
--- New interior fabrics and materials with improved quality and feel
--- New finish for center stack
--- Illumination added to front-door power window and lock switches
--- XLT Appearance Package with Dark Shadow Gray painted fascias/cladding, step bars, machined aluminum wheels
New exterior colors: Aspen Green, Red Fire and Gold Ash
Overview
Introduced as a 2001 model, the 2003 Ford Escape improves on the fun quotient of the 2002 Escape and provides fun and responsive ride and handling, an outstanding interior package, fuel economy and low emissions in a small, rugged SUV. The Escape is designed to appeal to young buyers who want sporty and durable transportation.
The Escape is available in XLS, XLT and, for 2003, Limited trims. It is built in Kansas City, Missouri.
Design
New for 2003 is the XLT Appearance Package, which includes glossy Dark Shadow Gray bumper fascias and side cladding, machined bright aluminum 16-inch wheels and Dark Shadow Gray step bars.
The Escape Limited, also new for 2003, features body-color cladding, fascias, moldings, door handles and liftgate trim for a monochromatic exterior appearance. It also comes standard with bright machined 16-inch aluminum wheels.
New colors for 2003 Escape's are
--- Aspen Green Clearcoat Metallic
--- Red Fire Clearcoat Metallic and...
--- Gold Ash Clearcoat Metallic.
Escape has a confidently poised stance with wide body cladding and integrated bumper guards to give it an assured look of off-road readiness. The design delivers a muscular, athletic exterior without an overly aggressive appearance.
The interior design of the Escape is focused on enhancing individual features, both aesthetically and functionally. For recognition of key information at a glance, the instruments are large and legible, with dial-type speedometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and temperature gauge. Stalks on the steering column control the lights and wipers. A tilt-adjustable steering wheel is standard.
Inside
The new Limited series brings a level of interior sophistication previously unavailable on Escape, with premium leather seats and standard front side air bags, heated front seats, dual front sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated exterior mirrors, Ford's Reverse Sensing System and a MACH Audio in-dash six-CD changer with automatic volume control.
All Escapes for 2003 have upgraded interior materials for better appearance and feel. The seat fabrics, floor mats and door trim are of higher quality and are available in new patterns and hues. The center stack, door bezels and window switches are painted for a two-tone interior effect, and the window switches are illuminated for nighttime convenience.
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27 SEPT 2002
More Changes for 2003 Escapes! Ford Rolls Out Job 2.
More changes for 2003 Escape's and Tributes are coming. Here is some info on changes will take effect at the beginning of December 2002:
Trim levels:
Exterior revisions:
Interior:
Other changes on 2003's:
23 AUGUST 2002
The official 2003 Escape Full Color brochure .
--- XLT appearance package A-gloss step bars will be replaced with black step bars.
--- A-gloss step bars will be a dealer option.
--- Sport models will now have XLT mats instead of special "Sport" floor mats.
--- XLT sport will come in 4x4 and 4x2.
--- XLS Sport available with the 3.0L or 2.0L engine, and will have 15" Cast Aluminum wheels
(instead of Silver Sparkle wheels).
--- Most 2003 Escapes will have the yellow 5year/100,000 mile coolant
(instead of the green 3 year/50,000 mile).
--- Gradient windshield band deleted.
--- Standard roof rack will be Mazda lengthwise rails and no horizontal cross bars or tie downs. (Cross bars will be an option)
--- Wheel hub covers will now have a molded in Ford oval instead of the blue Ford oval piece.
--- P235 A/S BSW tires replace OWL tires as standard on Limited.
--- XLS rear badge deleted.
--- Medium Dark Flint will be replaced by Dark Flint
--- Single CD radio becomes standard on XLS, dual media optional.
--- Retractable cargo area cover will be standard on limited, optional on all other models.
--- Overhead console deleted.
--- Glove box lock deleted
--- Rear powerpoint deleted.
--- Driver seat manual lumbar support deleted
--- Rear seat recline feature deleted.
--- Coat hooks will be deleted.
--- XLT cargo net deleted.
--- Front drivers side power window switch and driver/ passenger door lock switches are illuminated.
--- Passenger under seat storage deleted.
--- Medium Titanium cladding color deleted. Medium Dark Platinum is now the only cladding color
Official 2003 Escape COLOR BROCHURE!
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