2004 Ford Escape engine problems
The 2004 Ford Escape has 49 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
49
Engine complaints
7%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE A SMALL DISTANCE, SHE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2004 Ford Escape have?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 2004 Ford Escape engine — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.