Complaints
381
Crashes
57
Fires
16
Injuries
70
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:108,521 mi
Crash-related:24
Fires:1
#230 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:99,296 mi
Fires:1
#329 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:165,407 mi
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 31 | 24 | 1 | 108,521 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | — | 1 | 99,296 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 29 | — | 4 | 165,407 mi | |
| Fuel System | 19 | — | — | 136,641 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 17 | 2 | — | 40,795 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 5 | 2 | 67,125 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 15 | 4 | 2 | 41,312 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | — | — | 93,085 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 13 | — | 2 | 89,026 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 7 | — | 47,944 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | 89,590 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | 1 | 74,162 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 7 | 1 | — | 58,135 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 45,629 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 76,500 mi | |
| Visibility | 7 | — | — | 98,695 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 145,287 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 2 | — | 31,382 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 6 | — | — | 8,800 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 | 1 | — | 13,683 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 5 | — | — | 15,212 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 2 | — | 112,468 mi | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 5 | — | — | 28,568 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 5 | — | 1 | 18,432 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Airbags
31
complaints
Crashes
24
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,521
Electrical Faults
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,296
Engine Problems
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
165,407
Fuel System
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,641
Tire Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,795
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Avg Miles
67,125
Hydraulic Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Avg Miles
41,312
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,085
Engine & Cooling
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
89,026
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,944
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,590
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,162
Air Bags:Side/Window
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,135
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,629
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,500
Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,695
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,287
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,382
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,800
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,683
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,212
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,468
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,568
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
18,432
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 Ford Expedition has 381 NHTSA complaints, 57 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Airbags (31 complaints, avg 108,521 mi); Electrical Faults (30 complaints, avg 99,296 mi); Engine Problems (29 complaints, avg 165,407 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Ford Expedition?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,483 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Ford Expedition include 57 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 70 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Ford Expedition as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Ford Expedition?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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