Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the driveshaft (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Driveshaft problems | |
| Transmission Solenoid problems |
We have a 2004 Ford explorer v8 sport. We have had two major transmission problems and now we have a shaking in the front end after the latest repair to the transmission. Read details...
Started in 7/2007 had vibrations in drive train, Ford stated it was the drive shaft. Ford replaced the drive shaft with a high-performance balanced one. Vibration stopped. In 10/2007 the explorer was slipping during acceleration, and slamming into gear. Overdrive light would be blinking on and off. Read details...
The problem with my 2004 Ford explorer is when you place the vehicle in reverse from any other gear (most noticeably from the position of park)there is a delay in the in ballpark of anywhere from 3-10secs before the vehicle will actually engage in the position of reverse. Read details...