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2004 Ford Escape Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Ford Escape has 11 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-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

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 15, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERON THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2018, I PARKED MY 2004 FORD ESCAPE LTD IN A PARKING-LOT AND WENT INTO MY OFF...
May 30, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERON DECEMBER 2, 2016 I BOUGHT A 2004 FORD ESCAPE FROM CAR HOP IN TACOMA, WA. WITH A $ 800 DOLLAR DOWN...
Jul 3, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHERI BELIEVE I HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF ODOMETER FRAUD. I PURCHASED MY 2004 FORD ESCAPE XLT FROM FIRST CHO...
Apr 23, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE BACK LATCH TO THE WIDOWS FELL OFF. NOT SAFE! WAS NOT MOVING, PARKED.
Feb 24, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHERDANGEROUS FAILURE OF MY CAR FRAME, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A PUBLIC ROAD. THIS FAILURE HAPPENED AFTER...
Jul 21, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERIN APRIL 2016, I PURCHASED A USED 2004 FORD ESCAPE WITH APPROXIMATELY 130,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHI...
Nov 17, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERRIGHT, REAR BACK WINDOW HINGE BOLT RUSTED OFF AND BROKE
Jun 5, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDRIVING 25 TO 30 MILES PER HOUR THROTTLE STICKS AT 3 RPMS . I HAD TO RIDE BRAKE TO PULL OVER SAFELY....
Sep 14, 2012ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESI OWN THREE OF THESE VEHICLES AND AGAIN RIGHT FRONT ABS RING SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING. FORD WILL NOT D...
Jun 11, 2006EQUIPMENTI PURCHASED A 2004 ESCAPE ON MAY 13, 2004 WITH THE STANDARD 3-YEAR/ 36,000 MILES COVERAGE. ON THE JU...
Oct 15, 2005BACK OVER PREVENTION1. I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT MY BACK UP ALARM SENSORS. I HAVE HAD ABOUT 5 INCIDENTS IN WHICH I HAVE RE...

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