Electrical System Related Problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows 14 common electrical system related problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter solenoid (five problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer

The Electrical System problem

While driving the vehicle dash lights start blinking and car stops accelerating, turns on by won't move. Mechanic says engine is not communicating with transmission. Electrical issue seems like. When it rests it will work but then after driving it happens again.   Read details...

The Starter Solenoid problem

Transmission slamming into reverse / drive, took to dealership, solenoid pack replaced 6 months ago, started having same problems and now this time also, rpms shoot up to 7 when accelerating. Took back to dealer, said they had to replace the solenoid pack again. Won't honor warranty after the $800.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was experiencing an intermittent failure in which the headlights, radio and windows stopped functioning while driving at any speed. The failures persisted for a duration of approximately 1-5 minutes.   Read details...


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