Model year record
2003 Ford Escort
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 13 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2 | 23,600 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 12,000 mi |
| Air bags: frontal | 1 | 12,000 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | — |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 1 | 30,724 mi |
| Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 23,600 mi |
| Structure: frame and members | 1 | 23,600 mi |
| Suspension: front | 1 | 3,000 mi |
| Tires: tread/belt | 1 | 13,970 mi |
| Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core | 1 | 23,600 mi |
The 2002 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Other Ford Escort model years
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Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.