2003 Ford Escort recalls and problems

The 2003 Ford Escort has 0 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2002 Ford Escort
Pictured: a 2002 model; the 2003 may differ in details. Photo: 2002 Ford Escort by Kieran White from Manchester, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 4 Escort model years — 4th most.

0recalls
10complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
23,600median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine2
Service Brakes2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Air Bags1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Power Train1
Structure1
Suspension1
Tires1
Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2004: 2 complaints200422005: 2 complaints20052006: 1 complaints20062007: 1 complaints20072008: 1 complaints20082011: 1 complaints20112015: 1 complaints20152018: 1 complaints20181

2003 vs. other Ford Escort years

2000: 98 complaints2000982001: 68 complaints20012002: 33 complaints20022003: 10 complaints200310

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Ford Escort have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Ford Escort. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Escort?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (2), service brakes (2), vehicle speed control (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.