2004 Ford Escape service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2004 Ford Escape — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the brake and accelerator pedals would not respond to pressure. The contact was able to move the steering wheel after much effort but shortly after, crashed into a utility box. The…”
filed Sep 16, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, she was advised that the brake lines were corroded and brake fluid was leaking. The mechanic stated that all of the lines needed to be replaced in order to repair the problem…”
filed Dec 29, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES (ABS), THE ABS MODULE…Campaign 07V156000 · Apr 10, 2007
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Escape | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Escape | 9 | 3% |
| 2020 Escape | 6 | 0% |
| 2019 Escape | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Escape | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Escape | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Escape | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Escape | 7 | 0% |
| 2013 Escape | 9 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.