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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.
2004 Ford Escape engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (53%)
< $100 (30%)
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. |
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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