2004 Ford Escape XLT

VIN 1FMYU03164KA28886 GREAT DEAL · $1,237 below typical price Indianapolis, IN
Listed at
$2,749
typical market $3,986 · 8 comps

This 2004 Ford Escape XLT is listed at $2,749 with 132,567 miles in Indianapolis, IN.

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Market price range

Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026
This vehicle · $2,749
Below market
$2,995
Typical price
$3,986
Above market
$5,646

This vehicle: $2,749 — below the market range (typical price $3,986)

Asking $2,749 · typical market price $3,986 · based on 8 comparable same-build listings.

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Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Hubler Nissan Indianapolis, IN 46142 $2,749 132,567 mi 2026-08-24

What would this 2004 Ford Escape XLT cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$49
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $275 down
Amount financed
$2,474
Total interest
$466

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMYU03164KA28886
Trim
XLT
Engine
3.0L · V6
Horsepower
201
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2004
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
19
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,450 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2004 Ford Escape likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,250
Insurance $4,463
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $23,713

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2004 Ford Escape has 8 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.

8 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • POWER TRAIN
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009.
    NHTSA campaign 15V606000
  • STRUCTURE
    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…
    NHTSA campaign 14V165000
  • SUSPENSION
    The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on…
    NHTSA campaign 15E045000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2004 Ford Escape from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 1, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2004 Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market firmed $53 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $3,442
April 2026 $4,000
May 2026 $3,995
June 2026 $3,748
July 2026 $4,999
August 2026 $3,495

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2004 Ford Escape XLT (this car) $2,749 8
2003 Jeep Liberty $3,364 2 +$615
2004 Lexus RX $4,497 2 +$1,748
2003 Honda Pilot $4,870 2 +$2,121
2006 Toyota Highlander $5,200 2 +$2,451
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer $6,492 2 +$3,743

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2001–2007

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2007 48 $4,494 100% 147,627 mi
2006 41 $4,495 100% 163,479 mi
2005 48 $4,124 92% 137,592 mi
2004 21 $3,995 89% 151,199 mi
2003 23 $3,799 85% 157,337 mi
2002 17 $5,000 111% 160,038 mi
2001 10 $3,732 83% 142,232 mi

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