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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.
9.1
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $3,280
- Average Mileage:
- 104,300 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 17 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- had to pay to replace transmission (13 reports)
- not sure (3 reports)
- replace transmission (1 reports)
transmission problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Bought the car used for $5,200 in March. Week later we replaced a seal in the transmission. After that, & much more work, we thought everything was fine.
I drove into town with 3 kids (about a 15 minute drive), made to my destination, car was off about 10 minutes. Started it up to drive to a tball game, and it didnt want to go over 10 mph but the rpm gauge would go up to 5 & the engine would rev up. After it a little bit, it wouldnt move at all, but the rpm gauge would soar.
It will go in reverse & 2nd and 1st gear. Although, it's starting to seem to struggle there a little as well.
Mechanic says he's not 100% sure what the problem is. Suggests it may be something inside the transmission. Possibly even electrical.
- bharlessky, Louisa, KY, US