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Ford Escape 2004 Vehicle Structure Problems

139 distinct owners reported a vehicle structure problem on the 2004 Ford Escape - 28% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage139 complaints

139 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

14V165000Reported April 2, 2014 - 348,950 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 348,950 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Suspension154Vehicle Speed Control98Engine49Air Bags45Wheels34Brakes33
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.