2004 Ford Explorer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Ford Explorer recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Ford Explorer.

Most common 2004 Ford Explorer problems

Problem areas named in the 1,304 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	473
Structure	439
Visibility	102
Vehicle Speed Control	76
Engine And Engine Cooling	72
Electrical System	57
Engine	44
Steering	42
Wheels	42
Suspension	40

What owners report

2024-05-28, Service Brakes
on [XXX] brought to local shop on power steering leak. Week before, Paid $50 for inspection. on [XXX] appointment was line and replaced. But tech said get pass brake line was rotted and was bad leak of brake fluid. On [XXX] my wife's Explorer was reinspected and rear driver side brake copper line also reported rotted after paying $539.95 for power steering low pressure and brake line. Wife's Eddie Bauer 2004 v8 was reported to FORD Motor Co. Case# [XXX] defective copper brake lines on suv. No good will offered no warrantee fue to latent defective brake line copper tubing coming from ABS modular. ABS LIGHT COMES ON AT TIMES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (F

2024-02-09, Fuel/Propulsion System
I need a new gas tank for my vehicle and Ford stopped making the gas tank for my vehicle. That is a very big safety issue. I called Ford and they were helping to find one from junkyard's I don't want one from a junkyard that I have to repair. I asked for Ford to make a gas tank or pay for them to have mine fixed right at a Ford dealership, no help. That's a big safety problem. Ford provided the contacts phone number to the junkyards but the contact doesn't want the gas tank from a junkyard who probably put holes in them to drain the gasoline out of the tank.

2023-07-19, Fuel/Propulsion System
Smoke for a good 5 mins under the hood oil leeking

2023-04-22, Engine
Back windows fell off track and windows fell down, cannot roll them up. AC and Heater broke and won't work at all. Fuel system is too lean. Transmission is going out Timing Chain and tensioners making loud knocking noise. Burning oil.

2022-08-31, Air Bags
The contact's son owned a 2004 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while her son was driving in the rain at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned as he rounded a corner. The vehicle slid into a ditch and hit a tree on the passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's son and his friend were both transported to the hospital for their injuries. Her son was treated for soreness in various parts of his body and was released the same day. Her son's friend had to remain in the hospital overnight and his injuries were unknown. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the independent collision center where it remained in their possessio

2004 Ford Explorer questions

Does the 2004 Ford Explorer have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Ford Explorer at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Explorer?

Based on 1,304 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (473), Structure (439), Visibility (102).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Ford Explorer has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.