2004 Ford Explorer Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo vnl. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked on an incline when he applied the parking brake and the vehicle unexpectedly rolled away. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop for diagnosis. The technician determined that the brake slack adjuster on the second axle was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10490908
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
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
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2004 ford explorer caught on fire today. The fire began under the hood. Per the fire department, the fire started around the cruise control and brake master cylinder area. Ford does not have a recall out for this year model, unlike the 2003 and older models, but this is definitely a manufacturer problem. The car was driven to several points, drop the kids of at school, one at daycare, and a stop for breakfast.…
Fire reported
ODI 10360726
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. While braking from speeds of 25 mph, the abs warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the brake sensor would need to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 92,505.
ODI 10331446
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
Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
Easter sunday, my family was on their way back home on the freeway. Out of no where they hear loud snapping noises and next thing they knew the rear passenger tire came off. The cars skidding on the road and finally comes to a stop. Luckily for my family they walked away unharmed. The car is currently at my home, won't turn on anymore, the wheel studs are all broken off, the rotor along with the rest of the assembly…
ODI 10265480
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake system issues, 2004 ford explorer. Braking systems makes a significant bump and noise when applying brakes. *jb
ODI 10202318
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Multiple problems with my explorer. When shifting into reverse car jolts with a clunking noise. While driving car jolts occasionally. When braking car shakes. Abs light is on and 4x4 high light flashes. Explorer was taken in december 2004 and fixed for the truck jolting into reverse. Truck now having the same problem. Truck to be taken back to the dealer next week. *nm
ODI 10170626
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The abs warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. The rear brakes also failed during brake application on gravel roads. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least five times, and was repaired according to the extended warranty. The failure mileage was 5,000. The current mileage was 62,000.
ODI 10288648
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brake line is leaking fluid. This would cause the pedal to go to the floor when depressed and extended stopping distance. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.
ODI 10092060
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