Component Record

Ford Escape 2004 Latches, Locks and Linkages Problems

4 distinct owners reported a latches, locks and linkages problem on the 2004 Ford Escape - 1% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V602000Reported December 20, 2004 - 262,113 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 262,113 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Suspension154 Vehicle Structure139 Vehicle Speed Control98 Engine49 Air Bags45 Wheels34

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.