2004 Ford Escape Air Bags Problems
- 40
- 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 40 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- warning light · 12 records
- airbag light · 11 records
- seat belt · 9 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- light came · 6 records
- light illuminated · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The steering wheel air bag deployed. A police report was not filed. The driver sustained bruising to the legs and was unconscious. Medical treatment was received. The contact was uncertain if the front passenger and curtain air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to a police…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11115576
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
It seems one day i noticed my airbag light on. It is usually on constantly or blinking. I am not sure why it stays on. I see a lot of complaints about these airbags on this site. I wish i knew this problem prior to purchasing this car. I also just recently had the hood release cable break on me. Call the dealership and they don't make them anymore. Great! Wonderful! When i went to the parts store the counter person…
ODI 11082497
Air Bags
My 2004 ford escape just reached 120,000 miles and my airbag light came on while i was driving home from work on night. The next day i took it to dealer to see what was wrong, they said it was seat belt problem and it would cost $400-$500 to fix it. So i decided to get a second opinion & i took it to a mechanic that does all my repairs to see what he would say. He put it on computer to see what showed up and it says…
ODI 11024059
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
Airbag light blinks or continuously stays on...also rear passenger shock has broken away from wheel well causing unsafe driving conditions. I just had this vehicle financed back in february 2016.
ODI 10873771
Air Bags · Seat Belts
The srs airbag light was blinking-the code said that the seatbelt connector had failed-they had to remove and replace the seatbelt connectors costing us 493.13, and this is a safety issue that ford should cover under a warranty or safety recall. I am out 493.13 plus the 100.00 diagnostic fee and need to be compensated for this. I have attached the services performed by the repair shop. Ford said it was not covered…
ODI 10873163
Air Bags
In april 2016, i purchased a used 2004 ford escape with approximately 130,000 miles on it. The vehicle had a recent state inspection sticker verifying that it passed all state safety standards, to include having working airbags. However, after driving the escape for only a few days, the airbag light started flashing and later stayed on. Now the airbag stays on all the time. During this same time, the vehicle also…
ODI 10887618
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,400.
ODI 10810442
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the speed accelerated independently, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond causing the vehicle to crash into a guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
Crash reported
ODI 10783269
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the seatbelt alarm pre-tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10808028
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
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
TAKATA RECALL
Crash reported
ODI 10846079
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
TAKATA RECALL
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10871313
Air Bags
I was in a head on crash going approximated 35 mph and my air bags did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10662127
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle airbag light goes on and off intermittently. This happens whether parked or driving, whether there is a passenger or not. Vehicle will "rev" in park, if the steering wheel is turned slightly, bumped or move. Twice vehicle has "jumped" while in parked when this has happened. Major issue: door locks will not open. There is no manual lock on the doors, only electronic. No place for a key. Passengers have been…
ODI 10722376
Air Bags
The airbag light on the dash board flashes as it's supposed to and then remains illuminated. This defect was present and known about long before the 2013 model recall. Include earlier year escapes in the airbag recall--we are still driving them. *tr
ODI 10649864
Air Bags
Airbag sensor displayed on dash. Will not go off. Scheduling diagnostic test on friday 2/21/2014. Researched problem on internet, apparently this is happening much to often for it to be a individual problem. My mechanic stated it has become a common problem with ford escapes. The cost to repair is not cheap. I cannot believe that the government has not intervened and alerted the public or at the very least ford…
ODI 10564770
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated the seat belt would not communicate to the air bag to activate while engaged. The air bag light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the wiring system to the seat belt needed to be replaced. The dealer did not replace the wiring system. The dealer stated that in the event of a crash, the…
ODI 10548474
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the seat belt pre-tensioner connectors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 74,000. Updated…
ODI 10496076
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair. The mechanic stated that the air bag wiring in the front driver and passenger side seats would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate…
ODI 10505568
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving at 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced two front seat belt buckles and terminals. Also, the air bag warning fault code was cleared. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10759825
Air Bags
I have a 2004 ford escape, in 2012 i paid 336.90 to have the air bag fixed. In 2014 the air bag light returned, i paid 356.83 for it to be fixed again. Now i recently paid 99.95 for a diagnostic fee to be told i need to pay an additional 600 plus to have it fixed. I called ford who said they can do nothing. I called the dealer where the car was allegedly repaired and they were of no help. This is a major safety…
ODI 10759809
Air Bags
The air bag warning light stays on. Took it in to see what the problem was. They said we need to replace the pretensioner and connecters. Very expensive estimate. I did a little research and someone suggested checking under the seat (driver side) for a loose connection. We have been adjusting the seat back and forth because we have a teenager learning to drive. We did check under the seat to make sure there was not…
ODI 10451873
Air Bags
Air bag light flashing red, code 47, connectors replaced light still illuminated. Dealer cost estimate $400+ dollars and no warranty. Unable to fix due to cost with no warranty. Real safety concern air bag will not deploy in crash. *tr
ODI 10468353
Air Bags
2004 ford escape xlt with 72,000 miles. Air bag light came on after vehicle was started. Turned the vehicle off and air bag light went away. 4 days later air bag light came on again and now it stays on. The light flashes a code of 4-6 three times and then stays lit. I was informed that there is a service bulletin concerning this issue and the fix is to replace the wiring harness going to the seatbelts for a cost of…
ODI 10375512
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