One problem related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) has 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.
2004 Ford Escape, consumer would like reimbursement for the catalytic converter. Front and rear catalytic converters plugged. The dealer replaced both. The egr valve had a hole in it.