2004 Ford Escape Body Problems
- 108
- 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 108 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel well · 60 records
- rear passenger · 33 records
- passenger side · 33 records
- right rear · 30 records
- rear wheel · 25 records
- shock mount · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 55 |
| 150–400k mi | 23 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised that they could not provide any assistance to the contact. The failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10499708
Body · Suspension
When taking my escape in for an oil change, the mechanics pointed out to me that the rear passenger shock mount was almost completely rusted out. I took it for an estimate that day and could not immediately afford the repairs. Within a few days the shock had completely broken through the mount and into the passenger compartment with only normal roadway driving. Only the rear passenger wheel well has this problem.…
ODI 10452112
Body
Lift gate glass hinge bolt corroded and fell apart leaving rear glass hanging. *tr
ODI 10423119
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger side wheel well accumulated water abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer located corrosion in the passenger side rear wheel well that caused the suspension and bolts to corrode. The driver side wheel well was also showing signs of corrosion. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair, stating that the…
ODI 10457653
Body
For over a year i have been hearing a rattling sound but thought nothing of it, figured a screw was loose in the panelling causing a vibration. I have taken it to a ford service center numerous times complaining of noise, they said they would balance the tires and check the brakes, but never said anything about wheel well rusting through. The rear passenger side wheel well is rusted completely through and the strut…
ODI 10459364
Air Bags · Body
Air bag light is continually on for many years - feel a safety issue i haven't received a recall notice on the airbags no crash rear inner fender wells rust through on 2004 ford escape models according to dealership- manufacturer issue - would like replaced - safety issue my entire family owns ford vehicles. My father retired from ford, canton, ohio we have always been proud to be ford owners. *tr
ODI 10702479
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving at 30 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the air bag and seat belts warning lights illuminated and the front driver side seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the rear passenger inner fender well corroded and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10702513
Body · Bumpers
While driving home from having a few drinks with my friends, a deer ran out in front of me and although i slammed on the brakes, i couldn't stop quick enough to avoid hitting the deer and smashing in the grill of my new car. When the state patrol arrived, they gave me a ticket for speeding and after i told them that i was not speeding when i hit the deer, (i had gotten the speed down to about 60mph at impact) they…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10122424