2004 Ford Escape engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 48 complaints for the 2004 Ford Escape, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle a small distance, she smelled a burning odor from under the hood. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 129,790. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the rpms increased. In addition, the contact stated that the head lamps and interior lighting dimmed intermittently and there was a noise coming from the steering wheel. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the steering fluid was leaking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure).
Other problems reported for the 2004 Ford Escape
- Suspension 154 complaints
- Body & structure 139 complaints
- Cruise control 98 complaints
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Wheels 34 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints