2004 Ford Explorer Hatchback/Liftgate Problems
- 54
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 54 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 16 records
- lift gate · 15 records
- current mileage · 11 records
- rear liftgate · 10 records
- rear lift · 10 records
- rear hatch · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Hatchback/Liftgate
A crack appeared above and below the ford emblem on the back flip up window at approx 50,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10224051
Hatchback/Liftgate
A large crack has formed on the rear lift gate panel right next to the ford emblem. The crack runs vertically and runs the length of the panel which is several inches. This crack is not due to any physical damage and appears to expand/contract in different outdoor temperatures. This panel supports the glass in the rear lift gate. *tr
ODI 10212138
Hatchback/Liftgate
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated the plastic lining under the tailgate window was cracked. The manufacturer was contacted several times but would not provide any assistance. The dealer advised they were aware of the failure however they were not liable for the failure without a recall. The contact stated that every year and model of his vehicle that he has observed exhibits the same…
ODI 10332165
Automatic Transmission · Cruise Control · Electrical System · Hatchback/Liftgate · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
The consumer experienced a problem with the cruise control. The consumer would set the cruise control and then it will shut down by itself. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer who as of today, was unable to find a defect. *jb the failure resulted in a life threatening situation when the vehicle reached speeds in excess of 100 mph on it's own while hitting the resume button in cruise control. The vehicle had…
ODI 10099155