Component Record

Ford Escape 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Problems

98 distinct owners reported a vehicle speed control problem on the 2004 Ford Escape - 20% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage98 complaints

98 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V574000Reported December 7, 2004 - 470,245 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 470,245 vehicles across all affected models.

12V353000Reported July 26, 2012 - 529,719 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 529,719 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Suspension154 Vehicle Structure139 Engine49 Air Bags45 Wheels34 Brakes33

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.