2004 Ford Explorer Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 47
- 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 47 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 8 records
- repaired failure · 7 records
- mileage current · 5 records
- current mileage · 5 records
- engine stalled · 4 records
- failure current · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
First issue was with the solenoids now the issue is with 1-2 shift ratio. Shifting into neutral. *tr
ODI 10486006
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated that the engine transitioned into safe mode and stalled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the pcm, throttle, jack shaft chain, and bearings were replaced. The failure continued. Both the dealer and manufacturer stated that the failure could not be diagnosed. They recommended attempting various trial and error remedies. The contact…
ODI 10457104
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission failure, slips between gears, replacement required. *tr
ODI 10454576
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated that when driving anywhere from 30-50 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle would have to be placed in neutral in order to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised the contact that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no…
ODI 10449968
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact was driving 50 mph when the engine stalled and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The instrumental panel gauges were illuminated during the failure. The vehicle restarted immediately, and was taken the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted, however the vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage 42,933. Updated…
ODI 10419852
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a owns a 2004 ford explorer. While driving approximately 35 mph the contact heard a loud pop noise followed by banging noises coming from under the hood. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed exhaust fumes were coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told one of the spark plugs broke. The vehicle was in the process of being…
ODI 10396775
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer xls. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph she experienced a violent shake in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that she needed a new engine because the timing belt had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the engine needed for the vehicle was no longer being manufactured. The failure and current mileage was…
ODI 10382894
Body · Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 ford explorer: engine seized for no apparent or obvious reason at 53,000 miles. Not repairable. Also, rear plastic panel beneath window cracked. Just read that this is a very common occurrence. *tr
ODI 10379956
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · Tires
I purchased a 2004 ford explorer from a toyota dealership on 1/28/11. The car was a certified / warranted vehicle. I was assured by the toyota salesman that any problem with the car would be fixed under the warranty. Several problems which the car has include: mismatched tires, inoperable sunroof, leak in the differential seal & noise in the differential. I had the car inspected at a ford dealership & was told these…
ODI 10384752
Engine And Engine Cooling
On 1/17/12 driving on highway and noticed a burning smell. It was a strong smell. Noticed a glow under the dashboard and pulled into a empty parking lot. The truck went up in flames. Called ford and they said prove what happened. Not sure but the vehicle was in very good condition with no problems that i knew of before this fire. No one was hurt. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10456606
Engine And Engine Cooling
My wife was driving our 2004 ford explorer eddie bauer uphill on a mountain road when she felt like the engine is loosing power. She stopped, exited the vehicle and saw smoke coming from under the car in the engine area. Then some people stopped and pulled her away because from the point my wife was standing she could not see the actual fire. As a result the engine compartment burned down completely creating a big…
Fire reported
ODI 10371191
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
I backed suv out of garage and put in park, got out of vehicle while still running (to close garage door), closed the suv door, turned around and saw that suv was moving forward into my garage. I opened the suv door while it was moving and jumped in the drivers seat, pushed on the brake and suv did not stop, i was looking down at the floor to see why suv did not stop, pulled up my foot and placed it back down on the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10368953
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Bought the car used with about 85,000 miles on it. After one year of average use (no towing or off-roading) the transmission failed (about 97,000 miles). Had it rebuilt and now 2 years and four months later it is failing again (at 122,000 miles). *tr
ODI 10457608
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. While driving approximately 35 mph he heard a noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. He was advised by the dealer that the number three piston broke and ceased the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. He called the manufacturer for assistance and he was advised that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The…
ODI 10376509
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle began making an abnormal squealing noise from the front end. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the harmonic balancer failed and caused the air conditioning line to fail. He also stated that the serpentine belt would need replacing. The mechanic repaired all components at the contact's…
ODI 10351279
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated the abs warning light illuminated and the vehicle was repaired. Following repairs, the contact was driving at an unknown speed when the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer advised that the failure was due to the rear cassette fracturing and causing the timing chain to fail and destroy the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 10349539
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure occurred three different times. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 10369785
Engine And Engine Cooling · Hinge And Attachments
I was driving down the street and heard a noise. We turned around and the liftgate had fallen off its on hinges and was hanging loose on both sides. We had to hold it on and drive the car back home. The car has not been driven since that date in 2010. Ford needs to be responsible for the 2004 model and all of its defective products. This is the second complaint that i have filed against ford concerning this car. The…
ODI 10459014
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. He stated that while driving at 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast off the roadway where the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer advised the timing belt had broken and destroyed the engine. The entire engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer…
ODI 10339513
Engine And Engine Cooling
Spark plug blowout while driving home from work . Explorer has only 50k miles. *tr
ODI 10336342
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a ford 2004 ford explorer. While the contact was driving approximately between 55-60 mph, the engine completely stalled and the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle restarted and resumed without the illumination of the warning indicators. The failure occurred on numerous occasions and became progressively worse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure…
ODI 10362945
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When driving vehicle the vehicle stalls when braking. This failure occurs only when the vehicle is at 1/4 tank of gas or less. Vehicle has been to ford for repair on 3 occasions. The have replaced the abs sensor, throttle body and a fuel injection cleaning was performed. None of this has fixed the problem. Dec 4 2009 was the first occurrence and has occurred several times with the last being today 2-24-2010. *tr
ODI 10313955
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2004 ford explorer that has experienced two overheating incidents, the second resulted in replacing the engine. The first incident was caused by a stuck thermostat and the second by a leaking hose between the thermostat housing and the engine. In both incidents when the engine temperature warning activated, the temperature was buried in the hot end of the gauge. In both incidents, i immediately decelerated…
ODI 10339840
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 FORD EXPLORER XLT FIRE. *TR
Fire reported
ODI 10290611
Accelerator Pedal · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. While driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal would stick and cause the vehicle to lurch forward and sometimes stall. A technician stated that the throttle sensor assembly was the cause of the failure. He further stated that there were only four parts in the united states that were available for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10277928