Two problems related to engine 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 2004 Escape - slowly making ascent up a driveway - suddenly accelerator pedal sticks, engine racing, car begins rapid acceleration - driver able to slam on brakes with extreme pressure to stop car - engine continues to race - driver able to put car in park with engine still racing - turns off car. He then turns car back on, only to have engine still racing - immediately turns off again. Dealership called to come pick up car.
Vehicle occasionally difficult to start after sitting all day (I. E. 8 hour work day). It will crank, but will not catch. Has happened on several occasions. Has taken up to 4 times to start. Dealer could not find anything wrong and suggested checking tsbs.