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2004 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 84 repairs.
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2004 Ford Escape engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

69000 mi

US $270
Starting car the engine would race at high RPM. Would not come down and increased when given gas and would not come down. Towed because would go 30 mph with foot off gas, not safe. Replaced intake manifold gaskets--they were sucking air. 
145800 mi

US $100
Experienced a Misfire in cylinder #4 (Code p0304), Replaced coil pack. For maintenance purposes, I will go back and replace all coils when I have time 
118000 mi

US $985
Vacuum hoses, Erratic idling and hesitation. 
120300 mi

US $258
Driving belts slipped due to pulleys giving up. 
122000 mi

US $460
Tune-up, Spark plugs and coil boots replacement. 
98000 mi

US $175
Replaced valve cover gaskets. 
107000 mi

US $180
Replaced rear valve cover gasket 
125000 mi Oil leaks more oil leaks 
135300 mi More oil leaks 
299000 mi

US $250
Wires on oxygen sensors cut/ frayed. Tech cut and re spliced affected wires and applied waterproof heat shrink tubing. 

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2004 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

92000 mi

US $200
pcv valve tube corroded 
114000 mi

US $50
Engine misfire. Replaced the spark plugs and two ignition coils. Still not working how it should. 
44000 mi

US $50
Replace Idle Air Control Valve 
148000 mi

US $175
Rusted bolt holding ignition coil sheared in half during self repair. Unable to remove from mounting hole. Valve cover had to be replaced. #4,5,6 cylinder ignition coils failed. Were replaced with new OEM parts. During replacement, a rusted bolt sheared resulting in a different, more expensive repair. 
102000 mi

US $180
EVAP purge valve not working. showing P0451 engine code. 
104000 mi

US $80
IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE CAUSED INTERMITTENT IDLE FLUXUATING. REPLACED IAC VALVE AND RELEARNED PCM AND NOW FIXED. 
106100 mi

US $50
EVAP Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Performance problem. Seems intermittent so haven't replaced sensor yet, still testing. P0451 code. Update: Code comes and goes so I haven't put any more money in it. Spent too much trying to diagnose so I'm taking a break. 
113000 mi Intermittent no start 
82000 mi

US $250
PCV Value plugged, filling crank case with condensation build up. Froze PCV system and thottle body with ice. Blew out front seal and valve cover seals from pressure. 
60000 mi

US $1100
Fuel pump died and left me stranded.  
103540 mi PCV failed, and the throttle stuck wide open on a 100km/hr highway. causing the crank case to over pressurize blowing a bunch of gaskets and seals 
82000 mi

US $543
Replacing spark plugs resulted in replacement of a number of intake gaskets.This was deemed preventive maintenance so nothing was covered under the Ford ESP. While I was there had recall 14S02 service performed. 
82000 mi

US $230
Replace leaking coolant temperature sensor at own expense. Replace leaking engine oil seals and gaskets using Ford Basic Care ESP ($200 ded.) 
83000 mi Engine skipping. Diagnosed as Cyl. #6. Coil pack replaced. 
86000 mi

US $200
Persistent oil leak required many new engine gaskets and dismounting of engine. Fortunately I had a Ford protection plan and was responsible for the $200 deductible only.This was the second trip to the shop for this leak. Hopefully all is well 
90000 mi

US $200
Repair and replace a non-origial flexible exhaust joint. 
90000 mi

US $100
Repair exhaust pipe break at muffler joints. 
990000 mi

US $550
Replace entire exhaust system. Repair headpipe. 
134000 mi

US $67
Replaced coil pack on #6 cylinder 

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2004 Ford Escape Engine Problems

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