Ford Escape
2000–2004 only
2000–2004 Ford Escape models have 1,928 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion, typically surfacing around 123,241 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Escape report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2000–2004 only
Median onset: 123,241 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 130,000 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 118,390 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.
Median onset: 111,310 miles. 22.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 120,500 miles.
Median onset: 113,000 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.
Median onset: 133,000 miles. 3.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 120,000 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2000–2004 model years. See the full Ford Escape report for every year and full specs/safety data.