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P0304 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
43
Most Affected
2017, 2018, 2019

What P0304 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

Real FORD ESCAPE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to pull over to a safe place. The contact shifted to neutral(N), turned off, and restarted the vehicle, and the contact was able to continue driving."

β€” 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner β€’ ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING β€’ Filed 02/16/2025

"The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the engine was misfiring, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he drove to the residence."

β€” 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner β€’ ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING β€’ Filed 11/30/2023

"Car has been losing coolant(no visible leaks), smells of gas, has a hard start and poor idle/shakes. error code p0304 showing 4th cylinder misfire. had ignition coils and spark plugs replaced. still throwing code, still losing coolant. kept having to top off coolant."

β€” 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner β€’ ENGINE β€’ Filed 07/01/2020

"Coolant leaking into cylinder 4. Code P0304. I’ve been having this problem for months. I’ve gotten numerous repairs on the car and nothing is fixing the problem. It is currently at a Ford dealership again in Durham North Carolina. They are saying it’s an engine block problem."

β€” 2014 FORD ESCAPE owner β€’ ENGINE β€’ Filed 09/01/2002

"On November 14th, 2023, a red alert appeared on the dash that indicated an engine temperature warning indicating that there was a high temperature warning and that I should find a safe place to pull over and immediately stop the vehicle."

β€” 2016 FORD ESCAPE owner β€’ POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM β€’ Filed 11/14/2023

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0304 on FORD ESCAPE

67.4%
9.3%
4.7%
4.7%
4.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
3
2014
1
2016
1
2017
24
2018
8
2019
6

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0304 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026