2004 Ford Escape

2004 Ford Escape Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$18,710 - $26,240

Original MSRP:
$17,391 - $24,243

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2004 Ford Escape Review
"Ford's smallest SUV gets only minor equipment shuffling for 2004 in anticipation of a redesign for '05. Escape is a 4-dr wagon that has a rear liftgate with separate-opening glass. It's offered with a 4-cyl engine and manual transmission or a V6 and automatic. Escape is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. A dashboard switch on AWD models locks in a 50/50 front/rear torque split. ABS and front side airbags are available. Available on top-line Limited models are heated front seats and door mirrors, and rear-obstacle detection. Offered on midline XLTs is Ford's No Boundaries roof rack that slides rearward to ease loading. Mazda's Tribute is a slightly retrimmed Escape."
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 14V165000
Mfg's Report Date APR 02, 2014
Number of Units Affected 348,950
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.
Consequence A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Ford expects to send an interim notification around May 19, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the part installed. If customers bring their vehicles to a dealer before reinforcement crossbraces are available, dealers will inspect the subframe and either inform customers that the vehicle is safe to drive until the remedy parts are available or provide a rental vehicle until parts are available if an immediate repair is needed. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S02.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2004 Ford Escape Models & Prices

2004 Ford Escape XLS Value
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 103" WB XLS Value $18,710 $17,391 $284 / Month*

2004 Ford Escape XLS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 103" WB XLS $20,400 $18,929 $309 / Month*
4dr 103" WB XLS 4WD $22,050 $20,431 $333 / Month*

2004 Ford Escape XLT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 103" WB XLT $22,655 $20,981 $342 / Month*
4dr 103" WB XLT 4WD $24,305 $22,482 $367 / Month*

2004 Ford Escape Limited
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 103" WB Limited $24,615 $22,764 $371 / Month*
4dr 103" WB Limited 4WD $26,240 $24,243 $395 / Month*

2004 Ford Escape Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
City 18/hwy 23 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 19/hwy 25 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 23/hwy 28 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)      
EXTERIOR Features
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
A-gloss body-color full grip ergonomic door handles      
A-gloss body-color rocker/liftgate moldings      
Automatic halogen headlamps w/delay      
Black fold-away pwr side mirrors
Black full grip ergonomic door handles  
Black grille w/black mesh center    
Black roof rack w/cross bars    
Black roof side rails    
Body-color bumpers w/rear step      
Chrome grille w/black mesh center    
Fog lamps    
Grey bumpers w/rear step  
Grey rocker/liftgate moldings  
Halogen headlamps w/delay  
Privacy glass    
Rear 2-speed wiper w/washer
Solar-tinted glass
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR Features
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
(4) cargo floor hooks
6-way pwr driver seat w/height adjuster    
Air conditioning
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      
Black leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/speed control      
Black tilt steering wheel    
Black tilt steering wheel w/speed control      
Cargo area retractable cover      
Cloth fold-flat rear bench seat w/removable cushion, head restraints    
Cloth front low-back bucket seats w/head restraints    
Cloth visors w/covered vanity mirrors  
Cloth visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors      
ETR AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: (4) speakers    
ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: clock, (4) speakers    
Floor console-inc: (5) cup holders, storage bin      
Front door map pockets      
Front/rear assist handles
Front/rear color-keyed carpeted floor mats    
Illuminated entry
Interior lighting w/delay-inc: map lights, rear cargo light
Locking glove box
Lower valence panel bin
Map pockets      
Overhead console w/sunglass & garage door opener storage bins      
Perimeter alarm    
Premium cloth 60/40 split tip-fold-flat rear bench seat w/removable cushion, head restraints      
Premium cloth front low-back bucket seats-inc: headrests, dual map pockets      
Premium floor console-inc: (4) cup holders, storage bin, armrest  
Premium leather 60/40 split tip-fold-flat rear bench seat w/removable cushion, head restraints      
Premium leather front bucket seats-inc: headrests, dual map pockets      
Pwr locks
Pwr point w/cap
Pwr windows w/driver "one-touch-down"
Rear floor heat ducts
Remote keyless entry w/2-step unlocking, (2) transmitters
Securilock passive anti-theft system w/immobilizer
White-faced instrument panel-inc: tachometer & warning lights w/fog lamp & auto speed control indicators      
White-faced instrument panel-inc: tachometer & warning lights w/fog lamp indicator      
White-faced instrument panel-inc: warning lights, tachometer    
MECHANICAL Features
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
(4) 15" X 6.5" 5-spoke styled steel wheels w/cap    
(4) 16" X 7" cast aluminum wheels      
(4) 16" X 7.5" 5-spoke bright machined aluminum wheels      
(4) P225/70R15 BSW all-season tires    
(4) P235/70R16 BSW all-season tires    
(4) P235/70R16 OWL all-season tires      
16 gallon fuel tank
2.0L (121) DOHC SEFI 16-valve I4 "Zetec" engine      
2.93 axle ratio
3.0L (182) DOHC SEFI 24-valve V6 "Duratec" engine  
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD  
4-wheel anti-lock braking system    
4-wheel independent suspension
5-speed manual transmission w/OD      
Compact spare tire w/under cargo floor storage
Control-Trac II 4-wheel drive system  
Engine block heater *Standard on non-fleet vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY*
Front wheel drive
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
SAFETY Features
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
Belt Minder feature
Child safety rear door locks
Driver & front passenger airbags
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags      
Front height-adjustable 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners
Rear outboard 3-point safety belts, center lap belt
Rear outboard LATCH child seat anchors & tethers
Side intrusion door beams

2004 Ford Escape Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
15" ALUMINUM WHEELS    
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)    
CARGO AREA RETRACTABLE COVER  
CLASS II TRAILER TOWING GROUP -inc: trailer hitch receiver, wiring harness w/4-pin connector, oil cooler, up to 3500# tow capacity  
CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: perimeter alarm, front/rear floor mats, speed control    
DRIVER & FRONT PASSENGER SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS  
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CD/CASSETTE PLAYER -inc: (4) speakers, clock      
LEATHER COMFORT GROUP -inc: black leather wrapped steering wheel, leather seating surfaces *43M Pwr Moonroof Deletes Overhead Storage*      
LUXURY COMFORT PKG -inc: MACH audio ETR AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, (7)-speakers & auto volume control, driver/passenger heated seats, heated side view mirrors, reverse sensing system      
MACH AUDIO "CDX6" SYSTEM -inc: ETR AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, (7) speakers    
MANUAL TRANSMISSION VALUE PKG DISCOUNT (REQ: 66B Convenience Group)      
MOONROOF DISCOUNT (REQ: Twin Cities, Kansas City & Chicago Regions, 43M Pwr Moonroof w/Shade) *DISCOUNT*    
MOONROOF DISCOUNT REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE    
NO BOUNDARIES PKG -inc: roof rack, wheel lip moldings, 16" painted aluminum wheels, all-terrain OWL tires, step bars (REQ: 536 Class II Trailer Towing Group) (N/A w/474 XLT Appearance Pkg)      
PRICED DORA
PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: mini overhead console (N/A w/47S No Boundaries Pkg)      
PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: mini overhead console *Deletes STD Overhead Console*      
ROOF RACK W/HORIZONTAL BARS    
SIDE STEP BARS      
SIDE STEP BARS (REQ: 645 Aluminum Wheels)    
XLT APPEARANCE PKG -inc: step bars, A-gloss Dark Shadow Grey fascias & claddings, bumpers & wheel lip moldings, 16" bright machined wheels *Affects Color Availabilty* (N/A w/47S No Boundaries Pkg)      
XLT APPEARANCE PKG -inc: step bars, A-gloss Dark Shadow Grey fascias & claddings, bumpers & wheel lip moldings, 16" bright machined wheels, all-season OWL tires *Affects Color Availabilty* (N/A w/47S No Boundaries Pkg)      
EMISSIONS Options
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emission States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS/NON-CROSS-BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when vehicle is being delivered to a non-California Emissions/non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered in California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions)
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
2.0L (121) DOHC SEFI 16-VALVE I4 ZETEC ENGINE (STD)      
3.0L (182) DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (STD)  
PAINT Options
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
SOLID PAINT (STD)
REGION Options
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
NATIONAL REGION    
TWIN CITIES, KANSAS CITY & CHICAGO REGIONS    
SEAT TYPE Options
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
CLOTH LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD)    
LEATHER SPORT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 63G Leather Comfort Group)      
PREMIUM CLOTH LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD)      
PREMIUM LEATHER BUCKET SEATS (STD)      
SERIES ORDER CODE Options
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
LIMITED SERIES ORDER CODE      
POPULAR 2 SERIES ORDER CODE      
POPULAR SERIES ORDER CODE      
VALUE SERIES ORDER CODE      
TIRES Options
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
P225/70R15 SBR BSW ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD)    
P235/70R16 SBR BSW ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD)    
P235/70R16 SBR OWL ALL-SEASON TIRES      
P235/70R16 SBR OWL ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD)      
P235/70R16 SBR OWL ALL-TERRAIN TIRES (REQ: 47S No Boundaries Pkg)      
P235/70R16 SBR OWL ALL-TERRAIN TIRES (REQ: 64R Aluminum Wheels or 47S No Boundaries Pkg)      
TRANSMISSION Options
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)  
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)      

2004 Ford Escape Technical Specifications

Brakes
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x .5 10.9 x .5 10.9 x .5 10.9 x .5
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 40.8 40.8 40.8 40.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 69.2 69.2 69.2 69.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 33.1 33.1 33.1 33.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
Displacement 2.0L/121 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 127 @ 5400 201 @ 5900 201 @ 5900 201 @ 5900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 135 @ 4500 196 @ 4700 196 @ 4700 196 @ 4700
Exterior Dimensions
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
Height, Overall (in) 69.1 69.1 69.1 69.1
Length, Overall (in) 173 173 173 173
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8
Wheelbase (in) 103.1 103.1 103.1 103.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.1 70.1 70.1 70.1
Fuel Tank
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.0
Steering
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0 2.9 2.9 2.9
Steering Type Variable Pwr Variable Pwr Variable Pwr Variable Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4 36.7 36.7 36.7
Suspension
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
Front Tire Size P225/70R15 P225/70R15 P235/70R16 P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size P225/70R15 P225/70R15 P235/70R16 P235/70R16
Transmission
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 5 4 4 4
Vehicle
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
Front Head Room (in) 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4
Front Leg Room (in) 42.7 42.7 42.7 42.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 133.1 133.1 133.1 133.1
Second Head Room (in) 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2
Second Leg Room (in) 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.9 55.9 55.9 55.9
Weight Information
XLS Value XLS XLT Limited
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3019 3181 3181 3181

2004 Ford Escape Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger airbags
Front height-adjustable 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners
Rear outboard 3-point safety belts, center lap belt
Rear outboard LATCH child seat anchors & tethers
Belt Minder feature
Child safety rear door locks
Side intrusion door beams
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).