42 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2004 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2004 Explorer.
Sparkplug blow out of its socket, tearing the threats off, this seams to be a continuous problem with alot of Ford's engine, I do have a maintainence program off checking all of the standard point on my Explorer, my mechanic checks liquids, oils grease, filters, tires, sparkplugs etc. I believe that after so many complains and a well documented manufactures defect a recall should be issue, because I investigated this issue and it very possible to occur again, this repair cost me 2,154. 97 canadian dollars, and it could cost me the same if it happens again.
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph the vehicle would drop acceleration down to 20 mph and would not go any faster. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not shift into reverse. This failure has occurred twice over the a period of six years and the vehicles transmittion has been replaced twice. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Rg.
Turned on the cruise control and the engine cut out - no power. Placed in neutral and restarted.
Failure of auxiliary suction line leading to rear ac in vehicle. Paid for replacement at Ford dealership. Part should be expected to function for the life of the vehicle. Ford refuses to accept there was an issue with the piping and reimburse for repair.
There are numerous complaints on the internet regarding the 2004 Ford Explorer. The car jerks violently when going into first, second and reverse gears. The first repair was on 10/07 at 15,690 miles. The dealership replaced the solenoid and assured the problem was resolved. At 24,190 miles the same problem recurred and the dealership recalibrated and charged $118. Now at 26,900 miles the problem has recurred and again they are going to replace the solenoid. Of course at my expense. There is obviously something wrong and Ford is refusing to address the problem. They should at least guarantee the work that was done under warranty.
While driving at any speed vehicle lost power.
The consumer stated that the engine fuse blew. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. Determined. Please provide more information.