1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Electronic Stability Control

2004 Ford Explorer Electronic Stability Control Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 5, 2018 · 203,011 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System

    I am having electronica issues with my 2004 ford explorer, that control lighting and speed of my vehicle. Also the left signal arm that controls high beams, and lighting snapped off while i was on the freeway on august 5th, 2018. The electrical problem started in june 2018.

    ODI 11118597

  • July 14, 2016 · 172,472 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes

    When driving my 2004 ford explorer started making a grinding and humming noise on the left front of driver side tire area. Abs and 4x4 high lights came on instrument panel. Truck felt like it was going into 4x4 mode on its own and braking felt like abs system failed. Took it to a ford dealership and i was told that both front wheel bearings needed to be replaced at a cost of $1053. Since this truck uses sensors and…

    ODI 10886241

  • September 2, 2013 · 90,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    My suv shuts off, at full speed!!! I've been in contact with ford's corporate office, dealerships and other mechanics..... It is an issue that tens of thousands of ford explorer owners have had. There are thousands of complaints online! It is so common that mechanics know what you're talking about, before you finish a description of the problem. It's alsoi common for individuals to replace motors and continue to…

    ODI 10745411