2004 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 24 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle was a 2004 ford escape. It was parked on the street, everything was turned off and the vehicle was not running. I was in work when i was informed that my vehicle was on fire. Nothing was on to start this fire, it happened spontaneously. The fire seems to have started in the vicinity of the drivers side engine bay. Previous to this incident, there were no mechanical or electrical issues with the vehicle.
Fire reported
ODI 11129616
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Abs light and engine light came on while driving and vehicle shut down completely. Towed to shop to have replaced the alternator and battery bad. Since then 3- alternators, 2- batteries, 3- o2 sensors, and an airbag light that blinks on and off and illuminates when you honk the horn on the steering wheel. Also when turning on headlights, all dash lights and stereo console lights dim to almost invisible. Took to 4…
ODI 10923846
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving down the road about fourty five miles per hour i pushed the gas to go up a hill and lost all power to the engine. I removed my foot from the engine and it picked up enough speed to get to the side of the road. After being towed home it would crank but if you moved shifter knob or pressed gas it woukd die out.
ODI 11014790
Electrical System
Drove my 2004 ford escape 20 minutes to get pizza and come back home parked it at 8pm by 12:30am neighbors banging on door your cars on fire!!!! I'm in believe the abs module caught fire recall is out ford says my vehicle doesn't apply
Fire reported
ODI 10874615
Electrical System · Service Brakes
We own a 2004 escape. That two weeks ago caught fire due to the abs control module. We also have had brake lines go bad due to part failure twice. And the total of three alternators. Now we have spoken to ford regarding the 01-03 fire issue. But they will not do anyrhing to consider the 04 even though in researching the actual recall it was the same issue. I woulf like to see this happen. We are selling our vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10794538
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
ODI 10761252
Electrical System · Suspension
Loud rattle then grinding noise. When i pulled over i had to remove the shock mount which was jammed between the car and my tire. The shock has now popped through the plastic. This is my only form of transportation and the dealer said there was no recall. The other side is rusted out as well. In addition, when damp out, the #5 plug is missing causing damage to the converter. Total estimated tune up repair close to…
ODI 10637714
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated abruptly and the rpms increased. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact examined underneath the hood and noticed there was an electrical component that was burned on the driver side of the engine compartment. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal while the vehicle was in the…
Fire reported
ODI 10621928
Electrical System · Steering · Structure · Suspension
2004 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to lower control arm rust recall notice. *smd the consumer stated while driving on the interstate, he heard a loud noise from the rear wheel well on the passenger side. He pulled over, and discovered the shock was hanging down. He was unable to pull it of. So he drove back home, and upon further examination, he discovered there was no fender left on the shock. Also, the…
ODI 10604250
Electrical System
While driving at about 45 miles per hour my car starts to spit, sputter and run rough, there is a noticeable loss of power and my gauges first top out then they bottom out then they go back to normal. Ford can't find the problem because it doesn't code for them. *tr
ODI 10611379
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving down road and the rpms on my 2004 escape jump up. So i try to slow down and car keeps accelerating. Throw car into park because brakes wouldn't slow it down. Ever site i read says it is the accelerator cable. Supposedly this was replaced by dealer while in for air bag indicator light repair in december 2012. Under recall. Now when i start vehicle rpms jump, and get burning smell from motor. Cars rpms jump…
ODI 10561550
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes
THE CAR STALLS AFTER PUTTING IT IN GEAR / *TR
ODI 10705155
Electrical System · Engine
Car's engine vibrated violently and completely stalled going 45 mph down a highway, accident avoided as car behind me slammed on the brakes. Car would not start, check engine light on. Towed vehicle to ford dealership who fond two engine coils defective and all spark plugs replaced. This vehicle has repeated issues with defective coils and dangerous to travel on a highway when engine abruptly stops. This is poor…
ODI 10497691
Electrical System · Power Train
The problem started when the car was driving and all of sudden the car starts struggling and then shuts off. It would take a several attempts for the car to restart but eventually it would. Now the cars just idles and runs really rough and shuts off while driving. Took it to ford and they said all it needed was a new cat-converter manifold, not stating why. We replaced it ($1500) but the problem still repeated. Took…
ODI 10508185
Electrical System
Original owner, for almost 3 years now the airbag light would come on periodically, sometimes for 1 drive, sometimes for days at a time then go away. The light coming on and going off would happen for no apparent reason. It doesnt matter if someone is sitting in the passenger seat or not, ive checked the connector under the seat and it is firmly seated. In the past year i have also had the battery, brake and now abs…
ODI 10701246
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving 65, the contact stated the vehicle lost electrical power, causing the radio, speedometer and rpm gauge to decrease to zero for approximately two seconds and then the vehicle began to perform normally. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 159,000 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10444024
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
After driving about 10 miles my airbag warning light came on. On the way back, it again came on after about 10 miles - it flashed a few times and then stayed on. The ford dealer tested the car and said the warning light was caused by both front pretensioner connectors costing $397.99. I looked up pretensioner on the internet and saw many complaints specific to 2004 ford escapes. There were also solutions such as…
ODI 10371715
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving around a turn about circle, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that the failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and they were not able to replicate nor diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times to no…
ODI 10598943
Electrical System
My 2004 ford escape i bought used from a dealer after less then 4 months an ignition coil popped i took it in for repair changed coil and spark plugs got it back and less then 2 days later another ignition coil popped. *tr
ODI 10282355
Electrical System
I have had to replace my alternator in my vehicle three times now since 2006. I would like to know why. The dealer i bought it from can't find anything and is not willing to help since the last time it was repaired was over two years ago. When it was in for repairs they stated the ford dealer it was taken too could not find anything wrong with it. I even filed a complaint with the attorney general's office but they…
ODI 10266321
Cruise Control · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle surges forward unexpectedly. The contact stated that the cruise control is leaking fluid into the electrical system. The dealer stated that the vehicle is not under recall and informed the contact that he would have to pay for the repairs. The current and failure mileages were 39,000.
ODI 10197685
Electrical System
Tl* - the contact stated that his ford escapes just stalls while driving, there are no warnings signs. The vehicle will just stop in the middle of the road. This happens at any speed. The vehicle will start back up right away. This started happening during the week second week of november 2006. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs on 12/9/06 and the dealer could not find anything wrong with. The next…
ODI 10176640
Electrical System
Complaint received via e-mail."my wife and i purchased a 2004 escape last year, and we have just lost the vehicle to a fire. Unfortunately, my entire 5,000 sq. Ft. Barn is totally destroyed as well, and i nearly lost my home. She parks her escape in an opening in our detached barn to keep it out of the weather. On the morning of 3/5/05 (4:45 am), i woke to a glow in the window, finding that my barn was totally…
Fire reported
ODI 10113511
Electrical System
Consumer 2004 ford escape stalled at slow speeds, especially when turning the steering wheel. *ts the consumer was awarded a repurchase of her 2004 ford escape after arbitration due to the stalling problem. *nm
ODI 10141025