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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 84 repairs.
2004 Ford Escape transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (25%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 8 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
| 133000 mi US $175 |
Replaced axle on front |
| 101000 mi US $150 |
Shudder at 40-45 mph, it was a torque converter shudder, performed a clean and flush. Shudder was 90% gone. Added Dr. Tranny, shudder 100% gone. After 20,000 miles, still no problems |
2004 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 52000 mi US $3200 |
transmission replaced. started slipping intermittantly. fluid was in good shape. vehicle not abused. I was not happy. |
| 70680 mi C $203 |
transmission had a shudder, and the lockup would engage and disengage, while cruising. had to get a flush and fill from the dealer, seems to be working fine so far. |
| 178000 mi US $3000 |
At 178,000 miles transmission went while doing 70mph on highway. no early warning. just felt it shift as if neutral and coasted until it stopped. |
| 99000 mi US $50 |
U-Joints were replaced - causing noise/vibration |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
Had to replace u-joints as car was shaking when driving. |
| 75000 mi US $700 |
Rear differential leaking where driveshaft enters. Very labor intensive to fix but only $50 of parts. |
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