Most 2003 Escapes will have the yellow 5year/100,000 mile coolant
(instead of the green 3 year/50,000 mile). (from http://www.escape-central.com/2003_Ford_Escape.htm) CAUTION: Vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine. Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the system. Do not mix coolant types. (from "General Procedures 303-03-2" http://www.justanswer.com/uploads/kennyz1963/2008-04-26_082220_cooling.pdf)
According to the 2008 Ford Escape Owner Guide : Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent ( yellow colored ) meeting Ford Specification ( WSS-M97B51-A1 )
Yellow
extende life coolant
green
regular "green" coolant
The recommended coolant type for a Ford Taurus is the green coolant. There are several different brands such as Prestone.
The coils on a ford escape are over the sparkplug type.
The type of coolant to use on a Ford 7.3 diesel is Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Motorcraft Gold provides optimal protection for the engine.
The 2006 Ford Escape has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2010 Ford Escape has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2011 Ford Escape has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2003 Ford Escape has double overhead cam (DOHC).