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Common Problems with 2004 Ford Explorer

Retrospectively, the 2004 Ford Explorer had 709 complaints, and 15% of issues had something to do with POWER TRAIN problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2004 Ford Explorer?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2004 Ford Explorer fall into the category of POWER TRAIN. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

POWER TRAIN 108 STRUCTURE 80 VISIBILITY 59 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 54 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 47 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 46 ENGINE 41 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 34 STEERING 32 WHEELS 31 AIR BAGS 28 SUSPENSION 17 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 17 SERVICE BRAKES 17 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14 TIRES 12 VISIBILITY/WIPER 12 EQUIPMENT 11 SEAT BELTS 6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5 SEATS 4 PARKING BRAKE 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 3 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 TRAILER HITCHES 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Worst 2004 Ford Explorer Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR CONDITIONER
2004 Ford Explorer June 1, 2004 Victims: 3 Mileage: 1000 miles

Air conditioner and defroster are moldy, causing illness. *ak

BODY
2004 Ford Explorer May 13, 2013 Victims: 3 Mileage: 35000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. the contact stated that the rear hatch was defective and the plastic that covered the license plate area on...

AIR BAGS
2004 Ford Explorer March 20, 2016 Victims: 3 Mileage: 65000 miles

The car was involved in an accident on 3/20/2016 - the air bags did not deploy on impact.

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