2004 Ford Escape Structure Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel well · 6 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- lower control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure
Cpsc:about a month ago i noticed a loud noise coming from the rear passenger side of my vehicle when going over bumps in the road. Upon inspection, i found the shock casing on the rear passenger side is completely rusted out and my shock mount is no longer attatched to my vehicle. *dt *js
ODI 11074786
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. When the gear was shifted into drive, the vehicle independently accelerated in excess of 30 mph. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into neutral and shutting off the engine. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic (ct conveyor llc…
Crash reported
ODI 11001912
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving over a bump in the road at any speed, a thumping noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed that the rear passenger side wheel well was rusted and the shock absorber had loosened. The contact notified the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
ODI 10926662
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
ODI 10839758
Structure
2004 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front sub-frame crossbrace corrosion separation of lower control arm recall notice repairs. *m updated 07/20/2017*js
ODI 10859753
Structure · Wheels
The rightside of my wheelwell was rotted out along with the floor around it that held the wheel well the shock needed to be replaced as well. When i went to the dealership to get the wheel well they told me this was a well known part to be replaced. So i asked why was it not a recall on it no answer could he give me. I was getting a burning smell from my exhaust (muffler fumes) as i drove home many times i felt…
ODI 10639108
Structure · Suspension
The right rear shock tower mount completely broke away from the vehicle subframe due to corrosion/rust. This caused the shock to lean outward toward the tire. This could not be seen by the undercoating as a problem previous and apparently allowed it to corrode to the point that it broke free. This exact same issue occurred in my insurance lady's ford escape, which i believe was only one model year different. Also…
ODI 10607016
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
Structure · Wheels
We just purchased this vehicle . W e knew about a paint issue beneath the hatch window. Took the vehicle to a very reputable glass and body shop . The shop owner immediately went to the right rear wheel well and told us to look at it . The area behind the tire is very eaten with rust. A good sized hole exists extending to the shock and strut. The shop owner said that he has seen many of them. Always the same wheel…
ODI 10584235
Structure
Right front wheel separated from metal attachment, presumably a rust-through failure. *js
ODI 10579335
Structure · Suspension
The right front wheel began pulling to the right. Upon inspection we found the sub-frame under the right front was rusted and was sagging. I was advised not to drive the vehicle because the frame could collapse and control of the vehicle would be lost. Upon further inspection it was noticed that only frame rusted out where the air conditioner was dripping condensation. The dealer said it was the road salt used in…
ODI 10538558
Structure · Wheels
Excessive corrosion in rear wheel wells, straps holding gas tank and underside of running boards. Both running boards completely fell off, the straps holding the tank had to be replaced because the tank was in danger of falling off. This car is in a covered garage 90% of the time. *tr
ODI 10670695
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact was driving 70 mph when he heard a loud noise in the rear of the vehicle as it started swaying abnormally. The passenger side rear fender well was corroded around the strut mount and the strut had come through. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the…
ODI 10406102
Engine · Structure · Suspension
Vehicle brought into repair shop and found that the engine cradle and was rotted considerably. A recall notice on this problem was sent to the customer and customer took into bright ford, inc for the recall. Repair was done several months later and returned to customer may 16, 2004. Three months later we again have this vehicle in the shop and upon inspection the lower control arm bracket rotted off of the cradle…
ODI 10636915