Three problems related to transfer case 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.
Driving, and and light came on, 4x4 light blinking 5times every 2/3 miles. Went to reverse and got a hard jerk. Car started making a rubbing noise. Took ithe shop was told it was either the transmission or the transfer case.
The vehicle continued to go into 4- wheel drive on its own. The vehicle accelerated, then stalled. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. There were several times when the vehicle was placed in reverse or forward the vehicle would buck.
While driving at any speed consumer was unable to control the vehicle, causing the driver to run off the road. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic determined that the 4-wheel drive failed.