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2004 Ford Escape

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$18,710

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

5

Seating capacity

173” x 69.1”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(40 reviews)

The good:

  • Easy maneuverability
  • V-6 performance
  • Interior space
  • Fuel economy with four-cylinder
  • Five-star crash-test rating

The bad:

  • Noise
  • Short seat bottoms
  • Construction quality
  • ABS not standard

3 trims

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Notable features

  • Carlike qualities
  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • Available Automatic 4WD
  • Compact size
  • Hybrid powertrain offered in mid-2004

Consumer reviews

(40 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.4
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Most recent consumer reviews

Great car,over 300.

Great car,over 300.000 miles. So far just routine maintenance,still going strong,burns a little oil But that can be expected for a car of this age and miles

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Originally was parents company car they bought when

Originally was parents company car they bought when contract ended and then sold to me back in 2009 with around 98k on it. I've put on 65,000 in the last 15 years and spent maybe 6k on repairs. Overall the car has been solid, value wise I can't complain and probably lasts another 200,000 and 20 years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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326,429 miles and still going strong...

Got it used at 139,000 miles. Had it for 5 years and put over 200,000 miles on it. Some rusting and it rides a bit rough but it's a dependable car overall. Considering the sporadic maintenance it receives its still on the road.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2004 Ford Escape base trim.
Frontal driver
5
Frontal passenger
4
Nhtsa rollover rating
3
Side driver
5
Side rear passenger
5

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Ford Blue Advantage Blue
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
36 months/36,000 miles
Roadside assistance
36 months/36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Powertrain
Available
Dealer certification required
139-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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