2004 Model Year

Ford Escape

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
498
Recalls
5
Crashes
29
Severe
57

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

14V165000 Apr 2014

Other

No consequence data available

12V353000 Jul 2012

Other

No consequence data available

07V156000 Apr 2007

Other

No consequence data available

07E023000 Mar 2007

Other

No consequence data available

04V574000 Dec 2004

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Structure Crash
Feb 2024

The contact owned a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact's son stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle and rolled. The c...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 2024

A few times I have pressed the brakes when coming to a red light and stop signs But instead of my vehicle stopping it propelled me forward as it excel...

Brakes
Apr 2023

Brake master cylinder is leaking brake fluid I read about a previous recall not sure if it pertains to my model but it leaks everytime I push my brake...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Crash
Jan 2023

UNKNOWN

Air Bags
Nov 2022

I have a 2004 Ford Escape which I absolutely love knocking on the door of almost 300,000 miles. Go Ford. But lately my airbag light blinks and my esca...

Fuel System
Apr 2022

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, he heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and start...

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Dec 2021

The body panel around the rear driver side shock mount has almost completely rusted away. Driving one day, I started to hear a loud clunking noise fro...

Electrical System
Aug 2021

There seems to be a wiring grounding problem. I have had to replace multiple alternators over the length of time that I've had this vehicle. Whenever...

Steering
Jun 2021

after experiencing steering issues with this vehicle I had it inspected by a mechanic and was told the sub frame was rusted out. my research indicated...

STEERING,SUSPENSION
May 2021

in an attempt t improve the safety and drivability of m 2004 ford escape I went to have my shocks, struts, control arms, sway bar end links and ball j...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2004 Ford Escape has 498 complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 29 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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