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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  I wasnt sure at first... - 2004 Ford Escape
  By Baller5ft - September 15 - 2:00 am

  I hate Fords. I hate SUVs, yet I bought a Ford SUV and I LOVE IT!!! I sell them and after selling one recently and driving around getting it cleaned, etc. I said, this thing handles like a car. I compared it to the only other small SUV Id driven (Rav 4), only this thing was FAST!!! 2 days later I bought one, and sold one to my dad the same day. BEST CAR!!!

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  great suv - 2004 Ford Escape
  By jade2323 - September 9 - 2:00 am

  I just lover my new suv especially after having a isuzu rodeo. There is no comparison. My insurance went down also because of the safety rating!

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  My First SUV - 2004 Ford Escape
  By Barbara S. - August 10 - 10:00 am

  I always owned passenger cars so buying an SUV made me a little nervous, but this SUV is small and drives just like a car, one other advantage is that it is very roomy and comfortable. Takes bumps well and drives smooth and quiet. The tires are my only real complaint, the cheesy cheap tires that the manufacturers put on their cars always disapoint me, but that is just the way it is. Of course its a gas guzzler what do you expect from an SUV?

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  Another Escape with transmission problem - 2004 Ford Escape
  By Ruth - August 5 - 6:11 pm

  I leased my 2004 Escape brand new from a dealer where I worked. All service work required on the SUV was performed. I like the fact I could get to work in bad weather and feel totally comfortable driving my Escape in the snow. At 60 years old, I take care of my cars, I dont off road, and I drive carefully. Had I known the transmissions in the Escape only last 50,000 miles, I would not have purchased my lease vehicle.

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  Love my excape - 2004 Ford Escape
  By Y.R. McNamar - July 23 - 10:00 am

  I have no complaints about the Ford Escape. I love it.

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  Escape XLS 2.0 in TX - 2004 Ford Escape
  By Dave - July 20 - 7:49 am

  Pros: Surprisingly good grip around curves, nice interior design, reliable, cruise control function and nice exterior visual appeal. Cons: The clutch is grippie cold and improves at warmup doors speakers buzz too much road noise, and stiff clutch action.

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  It could be better for the money! - 2004 Ford Escape
  By I Got Suckered! - June 16 - 11:23 am

  This was my first brand new car I bought for myself. The excitement of it all jaded my common sense. This is a very loud ride! Even with new tires, a new alignment job, new brakes, and new rotors. $400 later at 30k its still loud and I have to blast my radio to hear it over the hummm. The interior is very cheap. My son sits on the seat and within the first month of owning it, the carpet where the seat and cushion meets was frayed and looked 4 yrs older. The sun/moon roof did not open & close properly from about 1 month in. The gas mileage is horrendous even with new airfilters and driving in overdrive! To top it off, I pay way more than I feel its worth.

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  Local Work Horse - 2004 Ford Escape
  By townhal@aol.com - June 16 - 2:00 am

  I found the escape to have very poor fuel economy, the average 17-city-19 highway.

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  Pretty Cool SUV - 2004 Ford Escape
  By jimh - June 16 - 2:00 am

  I just bought a Ford Escape after renting one on a recent business trip. I had been interested in them for a bit and my rental of one sold the deal. Plenty of power in the V6 model! Able to pass with ease even loaded down. We just took it on an extended trip to go skiing and got 19- 20 MPG. Im 61" and have plenty of leg room. One problem.. The owners manual says to not drive an AWD/4WD with only chains in the front and it also says you cant put chains on the rear if you have the larger tires. We put the chains on the rear and there isnt enough room in the wheel well around the larger tire. The chains cut the ABS wire.

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  its a winner - 2004 Ford Escape
  By joe cap - June 11 - 10:00 am

  the only thing i would change is give it a little softer ride.rides a little truck like not bad so far i love it