2004 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems
- 46
- 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 46 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 11 records
- power steering · 5 records
- current mileage · 5 records
- failure current · 4 records
- interior lights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle jerks at any speed and then stalls. The vehicle must be parked on the side of the road in order to restart. He took the vehicle to the dealer approximately eight times and they were able to duplicate the failure; however, the diagnostic is not providing a proper dtc on what needs to be repaired and reprogrammed. The computer indicated what…
ODI 10256466
Automatic Transmission · Body · Cruise Control · Electrical System · Hub
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. When he activated the cruise control while driving, it deactivated itself without warning. He had to restart the vehicle to re-set the error code. The failure occurred intermittently, and mostly on the interstate. Also when he would turn on the turn signals, the automatic warning system would make an alarm noise and blink until the turn signal would cut off. The automatic…
ODI 10291050
Electrical System
Purchased a 2004 ford explorer in june 2005. In 2006 had to replace the o2 sensor. In may 2007, had to replace the same o2 sensor. Now in january 2008, was driving and truck just stopped on a hill with traffic coming up, large diesel truck, almost causing an really bad accident. Had vehicle checked and the exact same 02 sensor is out for the 3rd time and was told this was not normal and that there is a large number…
ODI 10219960
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2004 ford explorer with 57,000 that started stalling while driving about 3 month ago. It shuts off like someone turned the key. The occurrence is very random and there is never anything common between occurrences except it typically happens when i am braking. It's as if it's running out of gas. It took about 10 minutes each time before it would restart. All 4 times, even though it died like the key was…
ODI 10220397
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. While driving approximately 45 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle's speed decreased dramatically. All of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and then the engine stalled. Two minutes later, the vehicle restarted automatically. Three weeks later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle has not been repaired. Current and…
ODI 10211145
Electrical System
Approximately in september 2007, my lighter went out and i took it to the dealer, carl gregory on box road in columbus, ga. They charged me $35.00 for a fuse and now it won't work again this year. The fuses are fine but the lighter just isn't working. I need the lighter to charge my phone. Is this still covered under warranty. My vehicle is a 2004 ford explorer with only 73600 miles. *tr
ODI 10247770
Electrical System
Cruise control is intermittent, sometimes accelerates unexpectedly especially when pushing the button to turn it off. So far have been able to stop car, but it is a scary situation. Also, rear warning indicator works only occasionally. Could run over or into someone if depending on it. *tr
ODI 10439307
Body · Electrical System
Hello, i have a 2004 ford explorer truck with a crack on the back of the hatch door. I don't know where this crack came from. I contacted the ford company about this issue but since my vehicle is no longer under warranty they aren't willing to help. I first notice the crack about a year ago. When i contacted ford to find out if this was a recall they said no. Recently i have been noticing that a lot of the ford…
ODI 10384649
Electrical System · Hinge And Attachments
I have 2 issues that i would like addressed. 1. I believe that i have an electrical short or something because my radio keeps going out on the drivers side. This has been happening for about a year or so now. Not sure how to go about correcting the issue because i don't know if it is covered under warranty or not. 2. My hatchback has a crack in it and i am wondering if it is on recall to be replaced since i see alot…
ODI 10244463
Electrical System
Without warning, my 2004 ford explorer turns off while i am driving. The lights on the dash flash (check charging system on message center) then i lose the power steering when the engine cuts off. Each time i have been able to pull over safely and start the vehicle again. It has happened 5 times in the last 5 months. The dealership checked for codes after the fact but there were none (possibly because the battery…
ODI 10169853
Electrical System
2004 explorer has stalled two times without any warning. Restarts fine. Seems to be with cruise on and going down hill at speeds between 30 and 40. Has been to dealership and they say they can't duplicate. See several of same complaints on your site. Very dangerous. Has happened numerous times don't know what to put for incident date. *jb
ODI 10161320
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
Electrical System
The issue i am encountering with my ford 2004 is on several occasion while driving the fail safe indicator came on and shuts the entire vehicle down. Well after these incidents i decided to report the matter to one off the dealer''s, after a week of holding on to it the report came back that they could fine nothing wrong with the vehicle and there is nothing that they can do to help. Well after shutting down in the…
ODI 10139525
Electrical System · Power Train
MY CAR WON'T SHIFT IN TO GEAR ANY MORE. *TR
ODI 10503499
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Seats · Tread/Belt
Within three days of buying the vehicle, i encountered problems with remote, sometimes it would work and other times, it wouldn't. Driver's rear window , sometimes it would work and other times, it wouldn't. I took it back to dealer three times for same things. Rear end makes a very loud whining noise. It has been to dealer's three times also for fixing. Dealer states that there is nothing they can do and all of…
ODI 10128661
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Hinge And Attachments · Lock
We have experienced multiple problems with the electrical systems of our 2004 ford explorer along with other miscellaneous problems. The electrical problems have not been corrected to date. In november 2006, the rear window of the liftgate broke off the hinge. We were told there were no recalls for this problem and had to pay for this repair out of our pocket. Today, january 16, 2007 the frame of the rear liftgate…
ODI 10178859
Electrical System · Starter Assembly
Vehicle has been in repair shop three times for not starting. The starter was replaced. Then, second time, a computer chip was replaced. Dealer has the vehicle after being towed, and the defect could not be found. *ak
ODI 10105074
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Power Window Devices And Controls
Complete failure of the gauge pod, radio, interior lights, power windows at 2,300 miles. No speedometer, odometer, tach, fuel gauge, temp, oil, battery, radio (nothing in the dashboard functions except the airbag light). *ak ford dealer in allentown pa was very rude and went out of their way to not work in a timely manner and keep us in the dark. Drove vehicle to texas (with no gauges) to dealership where purchased.…
ODI 10100752
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
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Front · Rear · Visibility
I have had many, many problems with my 2004 ford explorer. Probably the most dangerous one is the recurring failure of the transmission. This last time that this occurred i was on interstate-85, in morning rush-hour traffic, and all of a sudden my rpm's are flying to the red danger area and i have no acceleration power and am losing speed. There is an 18-wheeler on my rear and i can't pick up speed! Luckily, i was…
ODI 10241780
Electrical System
When driving on cruise control and decreasing speed to around 25 mph using the cruise control features, the vehicle will stall while in drive, locking up the steering wheel and making it difficult to control the vehicle. Remedies used were placing the vehicle in park after coasting to a stop and applying the brakes and turning the ignition to the off position and restarting the vehicle. We are able to replicate this…
ODI 10108022