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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2004 Ford Escape looks pretty good compared to other Ford Escape model years, but still has a trend of transmission problems, and engine problems from the NHTSA complaint data — so it's not a model year we can recommend.
8.3
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,500
- Average Mileage:
- 136,650 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 6 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- expensive welding (2 reports)
- unable to fix. too much rust (1 reports)
body / paint problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I currently own 2 Ford Escapes , a 2002 model and a 2004 model. The 2002 is structurally intact while the 2004 model has major rust issues in the right rear quarter panel, shock area. Like other Escapes this one has also rusted completely through causing the rear suspension to fail. Currently I am trying to decide whether I have the time to repair it or paying a professional to fix it or just part out the vehicle. Upon closer inspection, it appears the rust proofing in the rusted area failed, allowing salt/moisture mixture to become trapped and speeding the decay process
- bruceblase, Blaine, UK