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2004 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Ford Escape has 10 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Ford Escape

Suspension
142
Speed Control
79
Structure
59
Airbags
42
Engine
30
Steering
26
Powertrain
24
Electrical
21
Brakes
20
Visibility
16
Other
11
Fuel System
10
Wheels
5
Latches & Locks
4
Seat Belts
4
Tires
4

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 1, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, he heard an abnormal n...
Feb 7, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE DRIVING, THE THROTTLE STUCK. APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO SLOW AND TACHOM...
Jun 5, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESI FIRST NOTICED A SURGING AND SQUEAL TYPE NOISE WHILE COMING TO A STOP. SPOUSE HAD REPAIRED 3 TIMES ...
Feb 21, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START HOWEVE...
Jun 8, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHILE BODY WORK WAS BEING CONDUCED AT A DEALER FOR A SCRAPED FENDER, DEALER EMPLOYEE STARTED VEHICLE...
Apr 7, 2006FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. IT WAS PULLED OFF THE ROAD WITHO...
Dec 21, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK, THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF WHEN THE TANK IS FULL DOES NOT FUNCTION. THIS LEAD...
Nov 1, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEIN NOVEMBER OF '03 I BOUGHT THE ESCAPE. NO PROBLEMS ALL WINTER. LAST WINTER OF '04-'05 I WAS HAVIN...
Oct 25, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERPURCHASED 2/04. HESITATION PROBLEMS SINCE FIRST MONTH- FOUND NOTHING WRONG. CHNAGED OIL AT 5000K MIL...
Oct 8, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEON FIVE (5) OCCASIONS OF FILLING UP MY 2004 FORD ESCAPE GAS TANK THERE HAS BEEN GAS SPILLAGE. GAS W...

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