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2003 Ford Escape Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/12/2026

50Structure:body complaints
9%Of all 558 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION79 · 14.2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL65 · 11.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY50 · 9%
STEERING42 · 7.5%
AIR BAGS38 · 6.8%

Share of the 558 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Ford Escape overview page.

Structure:body complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Ford Escape have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Ford Escape: 50 of 558 complaints on file (9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Ford Escape have in total?

558 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 43 involved a crash, 27 involved a fire, 31 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.