2003 Ford Escape problems by component
558 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Escape, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 121 | 22% | 109,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 90 | 16% | 121,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 90 | 16% | 90,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 60 | 11% | 71,349 mi |
| Power Train → | 55 | 10% | 78,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 47 | 8% | 54,000 mi |
| Steering → | 44 | 8% | 104,407 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 41 | 7% | 61,450 mi |
| Electrical System → | 39 | 7% | 90,000 mi |
| Engine → | 24 | 4% | 127,413 mi |
| Tires → | 17 | 3% | — |
| Wheels → | 12 | 2% | 105,862 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.