Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Auto ford (a, 3301 east central texas expressway, killene, texas 76543 (254) 699-2629) was made aware of the recall in 2015 and stated that the part was unavailable. The contact stated that thereafter there was no response from the dealer after continued attempts to communicate via telephone/voicemail. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2004 Ford Escape transmission problems
27 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,000.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 72,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission10
- Automatic transmission: torque converter2
At what mileage
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Ford Escape transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Ford Escape transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
- Risk
- If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Recall number 15V606000 · Recall details
What 2004 Ford Escape owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driving don highway made a grinding noise and stopped accelerating. Mechanic told me the transmission spit out my axles and would not hold them in.
The federal safety agency campaign number 14v16500. Lower control arm on the front passenger side lose, resulting in loss of steering control and increased risk of accident when driving. It may be due to rust and corrosion for the lose bolt that holds the underneath bracket.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that the transmission slipped while driving various speeds. The vehicle became unable to be driven. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
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 !!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. After driving the vehicle and shifting into park, the gear shift indicated that it was in the park position. However, the vehicle was still in the drive position and would not shift out of the drive position. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v606000 (power train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power train control module would need to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle remained idle when the gear was placed in the drive position. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,200.
At intermittent times vehicle will stall and die. After driving at 45mph and stop car will die in the intersection. Driving at 70mph on the highway vehicle will stall woth cruise control on. When it stalls at highwau speed it jerks so violently that kids in the back seat get bounced around. It doesnt stall when idling. Only in drive when start to take off from a stop or if your maintaning a steady speed. Then try to speed up or speed down.
The car stalls after putting it in gear /
Questions about the 2004 Ford Escape transmission
Does the 2004 Ford Escape have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the transmission of the 2004 Ford Escape, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Ford Escape transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford Escape transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V606000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Escape have bad transmission?
The Ford Escape model years with the most transmission complaints are 2010 (508 complaints), 2014 (481 complaints) and 2013 (401 complaints).
Other 2004 Ford Escape problems
Suspension 154Body 138Acceleration 98Engine 49Airbags 45Wheels 34Brakes 32Electrical 31Steering 26Fuel system 17Visibility 16Seat belts 10Driver assistance 5Locks 4Tires 3Lights 2Seats 2
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