2004 Ford Explorer Steering Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 6 records
- park reverse · 5 records
- steering column · 4 records
- cruise control · 4 records
- gear shift · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Steering
No accident or injury has occurred. The transmission shifter binds when shifting into park. The interlock solenoid pin has worn a grove in the cam in which it contacts. When shifting from any gear to park, if you release the brake pedal at the right time the vehicle will not go fully into park. *tr
ODI 10264333
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
Column · Steering
On friday, august 24, 2007, i was attempting to back out of a driveway. I put my foot on the brake, started my 2004 ford explorer and began shifting the gear out of park into reverse when the shift broke. I could not do anything, the engine wouldn't turn over or anything. Since it was late friday, i left the suv parked until saturday, the next morning, when i had it towed to doug stanley ford in desoto, texas, where…
ODI 10201254
Automatic Transmission · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
2004 explorer had problems with brakes and windows. *ts three months after the vehicle was purchased thee was a recall on the transmission. The abs malfunctioned and the power windows would not go down. The rear hatch door would not open. The transmission began to slam into gear. The rotors vibrated in the rear. Consumer heard a howling noise at 40-55 mph. The dealer replaced the ring and pinion. Nm
ODI 10173267
Steering
Dt: 2004 ford explorer - the consumer complained about steering difficulty as well as popping/jolting sensation. This happens regardless of speed, but only occurs in sharp turns. Vehicle has been fixed, but this information is necessary for the public to be informed. This applies to four wheel drive on 2004 and 2005 models. There is a technical service bulletin (tsb) regarding this problem. While trying to make a u…
ODI 10136051
Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Steering · Tread/Belt
Steering feels like the power steering unit is not up to speed or the 4 wd is engaged during low speed turns like in shopping center parking lots or tight turns on off ramps. *jb
ODI 10104327
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