Frame Rust problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

One problem related to frame rust has been reported for the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac based on all problems reported for the 2004 Explorer Sport Trac.

1 Frame Rust problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Ford explorer. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle , he discovered that the frame was rusted and parts was fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame, the front and rear motor mounts was rusted and needed be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred with the front end motor mount. The contact also mentioned that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side pinion and barons and seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. Ss.


Other Structure related problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Body problems
6
Structure problems
1
Frame Rust problems
1


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