2003 Ford Escape Specifications

POWERTRAIN 2003 Specifications Body Style   4-door SUV Powertrain/Chassis EPA Class SUV Drivetrain Layout Front- or Four-Wheel Drive Engine Type 2.0L Zetec DOHC I-4, iron block, aluminum heads; 3.0L Duratec DOHC V-6, aluminum block and heads Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder Bore/Stroke (in/mm) Zetec 3.39 x 3.52 / 84.8 x 88.0 Duratec 3.5 x 3.13 / 89.0 x 79.5 Displacement (cu in/cc) Zetec 121/1983 Duratec 180/2966 Compression Ratio Zetec 9.6:1 Duratec 10.0:1 Horsepower @ rpm Zetec 127 @ 5400 Duratec 201 @ 5900 Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) Zetec 135 @ 4500 Duratec 196 @ 4700 Redline Zetec (rpm) 6600 Duratec (rpm) 6450 Recommended Fuel 87 octane (minimum) Fuel System Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection (SEFI) Fuel Tank Size (Gallons) 15 (I-4); 16 (V6) Oil Capacity with filter (quarts) Zetec 4.5 Duratec 5.5 Coolant Capacity (quarts) Zetec (MT) 5.3 Zetec (AT) 6.3 Duratec (AT) 10.6 Transmission G5M Ford CD4E 5-speed 4-speed transaxle, transaxle, manual automatic overdrive overdrive Final Drive Ratio G5M MT 4.588:1 CD4E 3.0 AT 3.776:1 Gear Ratio   MT 5-speed AT 4-speed 1st 3.67:1 2.89:1 2nd 2.06:1 1.57:1 3rd 1.31:1 1.00:1 4th 1.03:1 0.70:1 5th 0.84:1 n/a Reverse 3.45:1 2.31:1 Suspension Front (4×2 / 4×4) MacPherson independent struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar Rear (4×2 / 4×4) Multi link Steering Type Power rack and pinion Ratio Zetec 16.0:1 Duratec 16.8:1 Turns lock-to-lock 3.0 (I-4) and 2.9 (V-6) Turning Circle, Curb-to-curb (ft) 35.4 Brakes Brakes (system type) Front disc and Standard rear drum, four-channel ABS Optional EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) (EBD standard on XLT / optional on XLS) Front 10.9-in vented disc Rear 9.0-in drum Total Swept Area (f/r) 232.02 / 93.45 Wheels and Tires Wheels 15-in standard   16-in optional Tires 225/70R15 235/70R16 Number of Lug Nuts 5 Consumer Info Assembly Plant Kansas City, Missouri, USA Basic Warranty 3 year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper Roadside Assist 3 years/36,000 miles Air bags Standard second-generation dual front air bags Optional side-impact air bags DIMENSIONS EXTERIOR Wheelbase 103.1 Track f/r 61.2/61.0 Overall Length 173.0 Overall Width 70.1 Overall Height 69.1 Coefficient of drag 0.404 Ground clearance 7.8 Front overhang 33.4 Rear overhang 36.4 Angle of approach (degrees) 28.5 Ramp breakover angle (degrees) 20.0 Departure angle (rear bumper) (degrees) 22.0 Interior Headroom 1st row 40.4 2nd row 39.2 Shoulder room 1st row 56.3 2nd row 55.9 Hip room 1st row 53.4 2nd row 49.0 Maximum legroom 1st row 42.7 2nd row 36.4 Cargo capacity (cu ft) (rear seat up/rear seat down) 33.1/69.2 Base Curb Weight (POUNDS) Zetec (MT) 4×2 3019 Zetec (MT) 4×4 3175 Duratec (AT) 4×2 3181 Duratec (AT) 4×2 3346 MAXIMUM Payload Capacity (POUNDS) With manual transmission Zetec (MT) 4×2 1080 Zetec (MT) 4×4 1060 With automatic transmission Duratec (AT) 4×2 1180 Duratec (AT) 4×4 1140 Maximum Towing Capacity (POUNDS) Engine Zetec (MT) 1000 Duratec (AT) 2000 Duratec w/Towing Pkg. 3500 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) Zetec (MT) 4×2 4120 Zetec (MT) 4×4 4260 Duratec (AT) 4×2 4380 Duratec (AT) 4×4 4520 Maximum GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) Zetec (MT) 4×2 4180 Zetec (MT) 4×4 4340 Duratec (AT) 4×2 5340 w / Tow Package 6880 Duratec(AT) 4×4 5500 w / Tow Package 7040 Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight Zetec (MT) 4×2 1000 Zetec (MT) 4×4 1000 Duratec (AT) 4×2 2000 w / Tow Package 3500 Duratec (AT) 4×4 2000 w / Tow Package 3500