Five problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2004 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2004 Escape.
Ford Escape limited 2004 problem with automatic transmission, don't work VIN:1fmcu94134ka25926. I bought in March 2011.
The transmission on my 2004 Ford Escape stopped working while driving on the highway. The car went from drive to neutral at 60 mph. It happened while I was accelerating to change lanes and almost caused a major accident as the car behind me had to slam on it's brakes and swerve to avoid other vehicles.
Came out of park while I was pumping gas and rolled into the store . ( about 35 feet ).
My 2001 Ford Escape had its automatic transmission break at 40,00 miles. It had to be repaired 3 more times within the year,the third time after having the recall for the stalling problem. There was a seam weld broken in clutch drum in 2nd repair.
My 2004 Ford Escape rolls backward when in drive on an incline (moderate to steep). The dealer says this is normal. I think this is a safety problem.