One problem related to clutch pedal/linkage has been reported for the 2003 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2003 Escape.
Accelerator pedal got stuck while driving down on 96 east in michigan. I was driving about 85 mph and realized my accelerator pedal got stuck of Ford focus se my2003. Fortunately there was no traffic on the road at that time. So I stopped my car (while engine was still roaring heavily), put it into the neutral & key off the ignition. After I key on, problem disappeared.