Overview & Reviews

The 2004 Ford Escape remains largely unchanged although the price has been lowered on the plush Limited model and certain appearance packages are now available on lower trim levels which, in effect, reduce the final price. Also, Chrome Yellow is no longer a color choice. To eliminate confusion, trim levels and option packages have been consolidated.

• Powerful V6, large cargo capacity, comfortable interior, carlike handling.

• Weak standard four-cylinder engine, bland interior design, small gas tank size limits range.

User Reviews:

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  Close to perfect - 2004 Ford Escape
  By Omega - December 10 - 1:55 am

  Driving experience on Indonesian roads. Steering accuracy at high speed is good. Response to acceleration is excellent. Emergency braking on curving wet road is excellent. Performance & driving safety on mountainous highways are excellent. Best SUV for Indonesian road and offroad conditions at affordable price.

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  Best in class - 2004 Ford Escape
  By obby - December 8 - 10:00 am

  Love it. Very powerfull

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  Fun, Fun, Fun - 2004 Ford Escape
  By Theresa - December 2 - 10:47 pm

  First thing I have to say is I bought the Sport model with the painted bumpers. I prefer the total look over the plastic bumpers. Next thing I did was purchased a very nice pair of chrome rims and some chrome accessories. It really did dress it up and I get a lot of compliments on the appearance of it. It does ride a little rough. Im glad to hear another reviewer mention the clunking noise with the brakes. I thought I was hearing things. Also, an option of an 8 cylinder would be nice. This is the second SUV Ive owned, but the first Ford SUV and I think Im keeping it for a long, long time. I love my Ford Escape!

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  Ford Escape - 2004 Ford Escape
  By Rod Saborio - November 26 - 2:00 am

  The vehicle handles, feels and rides more like a comfortable automobile. It has the advantages of great clearance and, of course, four wheel drive. On the down side the fuel economy in the city is not very good. On the highway, allowing the overdrive to cut in, the efficiency improves dramatically.

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  Great Car - 2004 Ford Escape
  By Roger122387 - November 17 - 1:03 am

  I just hit 50,000 miles and this car is great! I also owned an 04 Mazda Tribute and they have both been great. The only thing that bothers me is the brakes wearing too quick and the traction not being too great in rainy weather. I have actually hydroplaned off the road in both of my vehicles. The engine sounds just as strong as it did new and everything is great on it. Some things do seem a little cheap on it (like the console and glove box). One big complaint I hear from everyone is the gas mileage is AWFUL...it does not match with the window sticker at all. It would be nice to get 25 mpg on the highway with the V6 but its nowhere near that.

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  Great vehicle so far - 2004 Ford Escape
  By G Adam - October 14 - 2:00 am

  So Far my escape has been great except for a power steering hose clamp that leaked in the extreme cold. It gets 22mpg in the city so far with only a couple of hundread kilometers on it.

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  ford escape rox - 2004 Ford Escape
  By phartman - October 9 - 10:00 am

  This suv is what everyone should want (and expect) in a vehicle. Ford delivers with this car.

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  love it!!! - 2004 Ford Escape
  By dotd - September 8 - 10:00 am

  this vehicle is fun to drive. it has good pickup speed when accelerating onto a highway. i love the ease of entering and exiting this vehicle. it drives more like a pleasure car than a suv.

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  .. - 2004 Ford Escape
  By Amanda Hall - September 8 - 10:00 am

  Perfect size and handles like a sedan. Perfect for small family. Great accelleration and handling.

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  Want to Love It - 2004 Ford Escape
  By RU - August 31 - 10:09 am

  This car IS comfortable. But weve had problems since the beginning. At 5k miles it did not start at all - finally, after the FOURTH time, Ford replaced the computer and some other parts, it now starts. But the brakes squeak and grind even after having new pads and rotors replaced three days ago (42k now). Engine does not run smooth and has a hard time changing gears. Other problems (airbag light fixed 2x, broken electric window, smelly air conditioning, etc.). We want to love this car - as it IS comfortable- but were going to start looking at more reliable options this weekend. Also, we live in the DC area and have not been happy with the service.