Complaints
1,647
Crashes
69
Fires
21
Injuries
100
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1308 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:45,918 mi
Crash-related:13
Fires:1
#2209 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:83,325 mi
Crash-related:2
#3108 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:145,045 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 308 | 13 | 1 | 45,918 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 209 | 2 | — | 83,325 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 108 | 2 | — | 145,045 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 80 | — | 1 | 68,242 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 59 | — | — | 84,329 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 58 | — | — | 80,108 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 55 | 7 | 2 | 85,580 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 54 | — | — | 101,934 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 47 | 1 | 4 | 59,323 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 46 | 1 | — | 141,452 mi | |
| ENGINE | 44 | 1 | 1 | 114,613 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 35 | 1 | — | 95,066 mi | |
| STEERING | 33 | 1 | 1 | 150,458 mi | |
| WHEELS | 32 | 3 | 2 | 116,003 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 30 | 16 | — | 136,599 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 19 | — | — | 48,762 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 18 | 2 | — | 124,370 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 18 | — | — | 78,106 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 17 | — | — | 90,393 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 17 | — | — | 83,304 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 15 | 1 | 3 | 42,743 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 14 | — | — | 43,291 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 14 | 1 | 1 | 66,612 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 14 | — | — | 57,403 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 14 | — | — | 56,483 mi | |
| TIRES | 14 | — | — | 54,709 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 12 | 2 | — | 46,727 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 12 | 1 | — | 48,624 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 12 | — | — | 117,982 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 11 | — | — | 55,536 mi |
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