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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2004 Ford Escape looks pretty good compared to other Ford Escape model years, but still has a trend of transmission problems, and engine problems from the NHTSA complaint data — so it's not a model year we can recommend.

0.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
208,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2004 Ford Escape body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2004 Ford Escape Owner Comments

problem #1

Jul 012011

Escape

  • 208,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the tailgate door would not open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power door lift was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 208,000.

- Everett , WA, USA

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