P0304 on FORD ESCAPE
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."
"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."
"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."
"Coolant leaking into cylinder 4. Code P0304. Iβve been having this problem for months. Iβve 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 itβs an engine block problem."
"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."
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
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.
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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.
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Compare repair quotes
Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.