2004 Ford Escape Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

148Suspension complaints

29.7%Of all 499 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION148 · 29.7%

STRUCTURE:BODY111 · 22.2%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL76 · 15.2%

AIR BAGS41 · 8.2%

WHEELS33 · 6.6%

Share of the 499 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT A LOW SPEED, THE BOLT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM…”NHTSA complaint 10237899 — filed 08/12/2008

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Ford Escape have suspension problems?

Suspension is the most-reported problem area on the 2004 Ford Escape: 148 of 499 complaints on file (29.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Ford Escape have in total?

499 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.