2004 Ford Explorer problems by component
1,304 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 460 | 35% | 51,789 mi |
| Structure → | 426 | 33% | 72,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 100 | 8% | 68,328 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 76 | 6% | 73,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 71 | 5% | 55,300 mi |
| Electrical System → | 55 | 4% | 55,163 mi |
| Engine → | 44 | 3% | 114,500 mi |
| Steering → | 41 | 3% | 88,386 mi |
| Wheels → | 41 | 3% | 85,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 39 | 3% | 109,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 37 | 3% | 67,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 31 | 2% | 37,000 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 23 | 2% | 72,500 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 19 | 1% | 40,000 mi |
| Tires → | 19 | 1% | 31,104 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 18 | 1% | 114,000 mi |
| Equipment → | 14 | 1% | 56,000 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 12 | 1% | 127,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.