2004 Ford Explorer Suspension Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel bearings · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
My steering column broke right off! Trying to put it in drive @99,735 mi. Had to tow it to shop, and replace the steering column. I see other people had this same problem. There should be a recall for this!!! I also had to replace the transmission @ 103,000 miles it would skip 3rd gear. Seems everyone else has to replace the transmission. Also back bearings!! What a disgrace. Recall this disgraceful workmanship! No…
ODI 11221524
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Transmission shifts harder and shakes the entire suv. When i press the gas and get to about 35-40 it will start knocking really bad and feels like it's losing power. When i stop the exact same thing happens with the knocking. I was going 35 around a slight curve on i-45 freeway by little york shepard gulf bank area to be exact and the suv was driving fine. I was just getting onto the freeway at this time. Hints the…
1 injury
ODI 11001584
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. While driving at 35 mph, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle and it started to swerve out of control. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 185,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10722611
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the dome over the shock absorber was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 117,000. Updated 08/11/2014*lj the consumer stated ford…
ODI 10596384
Power Train · Suspension · Visibility/Wiper
Every since we've financed this lousy suv 08/2012 we've had a clicking noise from the rear and still cant figured out what that is,but the transmission has been slipping and shifting hard,we have replace front left wheel bearing and abs sensor just a few months ago and the bearing is bad again and the front right wheel has a bad ball joint and the visibility thru windshield is horrible,always have a hard time…
ODI 10627161
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased a 2004 ford explorer in july 0f 2011, and traded in my 2001 oldsmobile of 5 years. I also purchased the 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. Before driving it off the lot i had the dealer fix the abs system because the light was on. There is a crack going down the back of the trunk but nothing else was wrong at the time so i left the crack alone. In april of 2012 i took it to the dealership for a belt, check…
ODI 10476778
Suspension · Wheel Bearing
2004 ford explorer xlt, mileage at time of failure 28,819 left front bearing hub failed prematurely vehicle started to pull to the left. No injuries, repair cost $270,00. Vehicle off warranty due to age. All vehicles should be warrantied for 36,000 miles or more with no years . Wheel bearings should last at least 75,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10396580
Delivery · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Suspension
Were a family a ford explorer my family has 4 of them ranging from the years 1996,99,2002,2004 and everyone of these vehicles have serious issues. Ranging from rotting suspension parts,to wheel bearing issues on newer models,rotting fuel and brake lines,this is supposed to be an american made company that is jeopardizing the lives of american and children with total disregard of human life,but i bet you the owners…
ODI 10365355
Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. While driving approximately 40 mph he heard a loud low pitch grinding noise coming underneath the rear wheels. A passenger in the vehicle stated that she could feel vibrations underneath the seats. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was in the process of having the failure diagnosed. The failure mileage was 79,500 and the current mileage was 79,664.
ODI 10354446
Electrical System · Equipment · Interior Lighting · Suspension
I have a 2004 ford explorer which while driving last year i was told that my hub assembly on my driver's side was bad and that i needed to replace it. I replaced it with a hub assembly from advance auto parts in jan 2010. I just had to replace this part again in dec 2010. I lost breaks. I also have a horrible jerking when i am backing up from a tight spot and the wheels are turned sharply. My door ajar light and all…
ODI 10370674
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
I currently own a 2004 ford explorer and purchased new in 2005. Have had to replace, the 2 front hubs 3 times, the rack and pinion steering and the transmission slips excessively. This vehicle is driven by my wife to school and home and used for transporting my family. I keep seeing the same problems online but no action by ford. Can you say piece of junk? *tr
ODI 10425157
Suspension
Two out of four wheel bearings are howling on this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10246180
Suspension
WHEEL BEARINGS GOING BAD, FROM TIME TO TIME. *TR
ODI 10235480
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes · Structure · Suspension
Exact dates are various , vehicle has 39000 miles on it presently , have multiple vehicles , drive over the road truck driver ... Changed brakes and rotors twice , emergency brake not working , had fixed , had to have ekg replaced and some exhaust sensor , tires wore out at 29000 , exhaust system replaced , both ball joints replaced , pinion gear gasket leaking from rear end , both cv joints leaking , appears right…
ODI 10627965
Suspension · Wheel Bearing
I purchased my 2004 explorer and at about 36,000 miles i had to bring the vehicle in to have the wheel bearings replaced. Now at 65,000 miles once again the wheel bearings are going bad. I have never owned nor have i ever heard of a vehicle where the wheel bearings only lasting about 30,000 to 40,000 miles. The first time the dealer replaced the bearings however this time the vehicle is not under warranty. To buy a…
ODI 10213845
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Suspension
Transmission slamming into reverse / drive, took to dealership, solenoid pack replaced 6 months ago, started having same problems and now this time also, rpms shoot up to 7 when accelerating. Took back to dealer, said they had to replace the solenoid pack again. Won't honor warranty after the $800.00 problem was just fixed! Also, have serious suspension problems! Front sway bar bushings, rear shocks (leaking),…
ODI 10158665
Steering · Suspension
4the steering wheel sticks intermittently when it's turned to the left or right and does not return without pulling it back. *ph this was a major problem when pulling out in traffic or going around a sharp bend. The vehicle had been to the ford dealer three times and was told that all the new explorers were made that way and there was nothing they could do about it. There was a big clunk at times when backing up and…
ODI 10065119