2004 Ford Escape Problems and Repair Histories
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2004 Ford Escapes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2004 Ford Escape problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Ford Escape Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2004 | Ford Escape | 14 Escapes, 7.6 months of data per Escape, average 106700 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 Escapes, 7.6 months of data per Escape, average 106700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2004 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 101000 | 150 | Shudder at 40-45 mph, it was a torque converter shudder, performed a clean and flush. Shudder was 90% gone. Added Dr. Tranny, shudder 100% gone. After 20,000 miles, still no problems |
| Jan | 2013 | 123300 | 0 | NOT REPAIRED! Battery light flickers on/off. Must be battery or alternator, right? Wrong, both check out fine. Many 2001 -04 owners facing same issue. I believe its a bad connection somewhere |
| Mar | 2013 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Escape in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 69000 | 270 | Starting car the engine would race at high RPM. Would not come down and increased when given gas and would not come down. Towed because would go 30 mph with foot off gas, not safe. Replaced intake manifold gaskets--they were sucking air. |
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 170000 | 529 | About a week before the alternator failed the battery light on the dash would sometimes flash. |
| Ford Escape in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 108000 | 470 | Front rotors and pads, rear drums machined. Brakes bled, new fluid. New universal belt. |
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 160 | Front wheel bearing,drivers side. | |
| Sep | 2011 | 109120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 265000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 299000 | 250 | Wires on oxygen sensors cut/ frayed. Tech cut and re spliced affected wires and applied waterproof heat shrink tubing. |
| Jun | 2011 | 300000 | 50 | Passenger side rear brake line blew. Replaced brake hose and bled rear drum. Checked for proper operation unit ok. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Escape in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 92000 | 0 | Bought this vehicle on June 14, 2011. Drove it 3 days and power steering fluid pump went out. Has a 2 month warranty for anything that goes wrong. |
| Jan | 2012 | 98000 | 175 | Replaced valve cover gaskets. |
| Jan | 2013 | 107000 | 180 | Replaced rear valve cover gasket |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 102000 | 180 | EVAP purge valve not working. showing P0451 engine code. |
| Sep | 2012 | 104000 | 80 | IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE CAUSED INTERMITTENT IDLE FLUXUATING. REPLACED IAC VALVE AND RELEARNED PCM AND NOW FIXED. |
| Feb | 2013 | 107000 | 50 | EVAP Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Performance problem. Seems intermittent so haven't replaced sensor yet, still testing. P0451 code. Update: Code comes and goes so I haven't put any more money in it. Spent too much trying to diagnose so I'm taking a break. |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Escape in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 50 | Replace Idle Air Control Valve | |
| Ford Escape in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 69000 | 180 | Alternator failed to charge |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Escape in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 178000 | 3000 | At 178,000 miles transmission went while doing 70mph on highway. no early warning. just felt it shift as if neutral and coasted until it stopped. |
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 60000 | 1100 | Fuel pump died and left me stranded. Fixed tie rod, end links. |
| Dec | 2011 | 90000 | 200 | Had to replace u-joints as car was shaking when driving. |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Escape in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 3200 | transmission replaced. started slipping intermittantly. fluid was in good shape. vehicle not abused. I was not happy. | |
| Sep | 2010 | 112000 | 95 | clunk front suspension, replaced sway bar end link |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 50000 | 100 | Car was making squeaking/groaning noise when turning steering wheel at parking lot speeds. Shop replaced one tie rod end, problem solved. |
| Jan | 2013 | 65300 | 160 | Was told right front brake caliper had become frozen. Replaced caliper. |
| May | 2013 | 67000 | 300 | Car was clunking when turning corners. Tie rod end was determined to be bad and replaced. Was told that steering rack is leaking fluid. Dealer did not recommend action at this point, only to monitor fluid level. This is unusual and very disappointing for a vehicle with low miles. Engine makes whining/grinding noise upon cold start. Dealer claimed power steering fluid was low and that was causing the problem. Topped up fluid, but the problem remains just as bad. |
| Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 69000 | 32 | replaced sway bar links |
| Mar | 2010 | 74000 | 100 | Replace rear shocks |
| Dec | 2010 | 82000 | 250 | PVC Value plugged, filling crank case with condensation build up. Froze PVC system and thottle body with ice. Blew out front seal and valve cover seals from pressure. |
| Jun | 2012 | 99000 | 50 | Front wheel bearings where replaced - causing noise U-Joints were replaced - causing noise/vibration |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 1000 | new tires, rear defrost doesnt work. dealer never fixed it they screwed up my wiper motor covers. I never returned. | |
| Dec | 2007 | 140 | just parts only, I did labor, front hub bearings had to be replaced. | |
| Jan | 2008 | 203 | transmission had a shudder, and the lockup would engage and disengage, while cruising. had to get a flush and fill from the dealer, seems to be working fine so far. | |
| May | 2009 | 93620 | 50 | Ball joints and stabilizer links |
| Dec | 2009 | 103540 | 0 | PVC failed, and the throttle stuck wide open on a 100km/hr highway. causing the crank case to over pressurize blowing a bunch of gaskets and seals |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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