2004 Ford Explorer service brakes, hydraulic problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2004 Ford Explorer — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo vnl. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked on an incline when he applied the parking brake and the vehicle unexpectedly rolled away. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop for diagnosis. The technician…”
filed Jan 3, 2013
“I purchased a 2004 ford explorer in july 0f 2011, and traded in my 2001 oldsmobile of 5 years. I also purchased the 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. Before driving it off the lot I had the dealer fix the abs system because the light was on. There is a crack going down the back of the trunk but…”
filed Sep 22, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Explorer | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 Explorer | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.