Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Ford Escape has 4 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 1 latches & locks-related recall.
4
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
04V602000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMP...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V... |
| Oct 25, 2005 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2004 FORD ESCAPE HOOD FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE VEHICLE... |
| Oct 25, 2005 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | THE HOOD ON OUR 2004 FORD ESCAPE WITH 36,758 MILES ON IT UNLATCHED AND FLEW UP AGAINST THE WINDSHIEL... |
| Jan 1, 2005 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD REGARDING RECALL NUMBER 04V602000/LATCH/LOCKS/DOORS. HOWEVER, THE CONSU... |