2004 Ford Escape: airbag warning light

Filed Apr 11, 2022 · Airbags · FL

I have a 2004 Ford Escape which I absolutely love knocking on the door of almost 300,000 miles. Go Ford. But lately my airbag light blinks and my escape beeps 5 times every 8 seconds or so and then it repeats itself with a total of 20 beeps. After the beeping is finished my airbag light stays illuminated. When I checked online what it means it says a defective airbag. It is intermittent or when I am on long trips.

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Airbags · 143,400 miles · MA

It seems one day I noticed my airbag light on. It is usually on constantly or blinking. I am not sure why it stays on. I see a lot of complaints about these airbags on this site. I wish I knew this problem prior to purchasing this car. I also just recently had the hood release cable break on me. Call the dealership and they don't make them anymore. Great! Wonderful! When I went to the parts store the counter person said that this was the 5th ford hood release that they had people looking for in less than a month. Is there some kind of recall for the hood release cable? Should there be??

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · PA

My 2004 ford escape just reached 120,000 miles and my airbag light came on while I was driving home from work on night. The next day I took it to dealer to see what was wrong, they said it was seat belt problem and it would cost $400-$500 to fix it. So I decided to get a second opinion & I took it to a mechanic that does all my repairs to see what he would say. He put it on computer to see what showed up and it says side airbag open circuit. I called dealer to see why they said it was seat belt issue and dealer said they get a lot of older escapes in with airbag lights and its usually just seat belt issue. I personally don't trust the dealer near me but don't want to drive 1 hr away to another dealer. My mechanic is doing research for me. I trust him before the dealer. Obviously there is issues the airbags in the 2004 ford escape and there needs to be an investigation so a recall can take affect. Hopefully no one gets in an accident and gets hurt or killed bc of this issue.

Filed Nov 2, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 72,000 miles · CA

Abs light and engine light came on while driving and vehicle shut down completely. Towed to shop to have replaced the alternator and battery bad. Since then 3- alternators, 2- batteries, 3- o2 sensors, and an airbag light that blinks on and off and illuminates when you honk the horn on the steering wheel. Also when turning on headlights, all dash lights and stereo console lights dim to almost invisible. Took to 4 different ford dealerships and no one can figure out the problem!!!! This company should realize this car is a lemon, and back their workmanship. And blow this car up !!!

Filed Jul 21, 2016 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · VA

In april 2016, I purchased a used 2004 ford escape with approximately 130,000 miles on it. The vehicle had a recent state inspection sticker verifying that it passed all state safety standards, to include having working airbags. However, after driving the escape for only a few days, the airbag light started flashing and later stayed on. Now the airbag stays on all the time. During this same time, the vehicle also started experience an intermittent stalling problem. Not sure if these problems are connected to a larger issue...especially since both problems started occurring at the same time. After reading various articles online, I realized that the airbag light issue is a common problem among ford escapes and expensive to fix and sometimes a reoccurring problem. I have driven many other vehicles (non-ford) with over 200,000 miles on them, and none of these vehicles have ever had any non-operable airbag issues. Due to this being a serious safety issue, with airbag(s) in the ford escapes becoming prematurely inoperable, ford should make a safety recall to fix this problem...before someone accidentally gets hurt or killed, from having an inoperable airbag or airbags in their vehicle.

Filed Jun 12, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 144,500 miles · PA

Airbag light blinks or continuously stays on...also rear passenger shock has broken away from wheel well causing unsafe driving conditions. I just had this vehicle financed back in february 2016.

Filed Jun 8, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 100,000 miles · GA

The SRS airbag light was blinking-the code said that the seatbelt connector had failed-they had to remove and replace the seatbelt connectors costing us 493.13, and this is a safety issue that ford should cover under a warranty or safety recall. I am out 493.13 plus the 100.00 diagnostic fee and need to be compensated for this. I have attached the services performed by the repair shop. Ford said it was not covered by warranty or any recall. That is ridiculous. Please advise. Thanks

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Airbags · 72,400 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,400.

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the seatbelt alarm pre-tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 61,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Airbags · FL

I have a 2004 ford escape, in 2012 I paid 336.90 to have the air bag fixed. In 2014 the air bag light returned, I paid 356.83 for it to be fixed again. Now I recently paid 99.95 for a diagnostic fee to be told I need to pay an additional 600 plus to have it fixed. I called ford who said they can do nothing. I called the dealer where the car was allegedly repaired and they were of no help. This is a major safety problem and I do not have the funds to fix it again and truly believe ford should fix it and or reimburse me for the costs I have incurred so far. Can you help?

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Airbags · 74,508 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving at 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced two front seat belt buckles and terminals. Also, the air bag warning fault code was cleared. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,508.