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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%)

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2004 Ford Escape electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Ford Escape

Engine not specified

69000 mi

US $180
Alternator failed to charge 

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2004 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

170000 mi

US $529
About a week before the alternator failed the battery light on the dash would sometimes flash. 
105200 mi NOT REPAIRED! Battery light flickers on/off. Must be battery or alternator, right? Wrong, both check out fine. Many 2001 -04 owners facing same issue. I believe its a bad connection somewhere 
135700 mi

US $496
After 8 mos with the battery light flickering on and off, the alternator died. Also had the pigtail rlaced and extended because it had melted Ford runs the wire too close to exhaust. 
123000 mi Airbag light came on. Ford dealer is going to replace part needed for repair at no charge. Was suppose to repair airbag problem, then decided they weren't going to. 

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2004 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

57040 mi

C $1000
new tires, rear defrost doesnt work. dealer never fixed it they screwed up my wiper motor covers. I never returned. 
247000 mi

US $300
Vehicle wouldn't start intermittently until it would't start at all. Towed to Ford dealer where they found it was a ground wire shorting out. 
263300 mi

US $485
Alternator stopped working. Took it to dealer for replacement. 
79300 mi Driver's seat belt light came on again after seat belt was fastened 
98000 mi

US $49
Replaced A/C compressor clutch 
67000 mi

US $515
Removed and cleaned pinion on starter motor to try and fix startup noise. Noise remains. 

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2004 Ford Escape Electrical Problems

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