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 !!!
2004 Ford Escape: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 499 complaints about the 2004 Ford Escape describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 111,364
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Drove my 2004 ford escape 20 minutes to get pizza and come back home parked it at 8pm by 12:30am neighbors banging on door your cars on fire!!!! I'm in believe the ABS module caught fire recall is out ford says my vehicle doesn't apply
We own a 2004 escape. That two weeks ago caught fire due to the ABS control module. We also have had brake lines go bad due to part failure twice. And the total of three alternators. Now we have spoken to ford regarding the 01-03 fire issue. But they will not do anyrhing to consider the 04 even though in researching the actual recall it was the same issue. I woulf like to see this happen. We are selling our vehicle to the sealer sue to lack of reliability. But wanted to vet the word out on this issue. Our engine also idle and tries to pull the vehicle forward even with the brakes applied. This is due to a faulty idle air controll valve.
Original owner, for almost 3 years now the airbag light would come on periodically, sometimes for 1 drive, sometimes for days at a time then go away. The light coming on and going off would happen for no apparent reason. It doesnt matter if someone is sitting in the passenger seat or not, ive checked the connector under the seat and it is firmly seated. In the past year I have also had the battery, brake and now ABS light come on. In january of 2014 my alternator died and I had it replaced, in january of 2015 I had to replace my battery. Battery light has since gone away, but other lights come on randomly. Based on the type of work I do, im convinced there is a short or bad ground somewhere but I have no idea where to begin. Ford wants $160/ hr to diagnose this. My vehicle is not abused and has about 110k miles. Since the whole car is based on the electrical system, I feel this is something ford should look at, diagnose and fix.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While parked, the contact noticed that the ABS warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the ABS module would have to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. After a period of time elapsed, the contact began to notice a loud squeaking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and a grinding sound when depressing the brake pedal. The contact had the brakes replaced but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 203,258.
I own three of these vehicles and again right front ABS ring snapped while driving. Ford will not do anything even though I've had the same problem on all three cars.
Driving on a state highway approaching a red light, I applied brakes and felt a pulsing sensation in the brake pedal, it became very hard to stop and I had to pull to the shoulder of the road. This has happened several more times since, at various speeds and with no warning. The ABS light on the dash does not come on and there are no obd codes. The vehicle becomes very hard to stop. I had the vehicle checked by my mechanic this week. He felt the problem once, but could not find any problems or obd codes, even after running diagnostic tests. At this point I am in a quandry; I need to use the vehicle, but feel it is unsafe to do so and will probably park it until someone can tell me what is happening and find a resolution. I have read of similar problems due to a defective 'tone ring' in the ABS system, but mine is not defective.
Two axles on the car have broken. Both times, the car was used for regular use (no "off-roading", no accidents). The car was driving fine, then suddenly, when braking, a grinding noise was heard. When I brought the car in to be repaired, they found a cracked boot, cracked ABS ring, and cracked axel. First time this happened was in 2007 (rear axel), and now in 2010 (front axel).
Tone rings on ford escapes breaking. These rings are for the ABS system. Truck doesn't stop properly. I read alot of complaints online about these tone rings. Ford charges $250 per side. In my case both sides are broke . Sounds like a factory faulty part.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (ABS), the ABS module connector may have missing or dislodged wire seals. This condition could allow contamination to enter the module connector, creating a potential for an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short might cause an ABS malfunction that would illuminate the ABS warning light, and in some cases, the module may overheat resulting in burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition could occur either when the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position or while the vehicle is being operated.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the wire harness connector to the ABS module for missing or dislodged wire seals, and repair or replace the harness connector as appropriate. The dealer will also inspect the connector on the ABS module and replace it if it is found to be corroded or damaged. The recall began on april 23, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 07V156000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Ford Escape abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2004 Ford Escape?
9 of 499 owner complaints about the 2004 Ford Escape (2%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Ford Escape?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Ford Escape
Airbag light 40Ball joint 27Adaptive cruise 24Stalling 17Sudden acceleration 15Fire or smoke 14Harsh shifting 13Grinding brakes 11Check engine light 11No deployment 7Loss of power 6Misfire 6Fuel pump 5Power steering loss 5Seat belt 5Pulling 5Transmission failure 5
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