1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2004 Ford Explorer Fuel/Propulsion System 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

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30–60k mi1
100–150k mi1
60–100k mi1
150–400k 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

  • February 25, 2015

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    I've have my vehicle for 10 years. Paid the dealership $450 to have a warranty for the power train and when i went to the dealership for them to fix it they wouldn't. I find out that my major issues are the mechanical differential. Still having the this issue to this day and can never have my transmission cleaned or flushed because of that. Also, my fuel system gets clogged a lot and gas mileage is horrible. Also,…

    ODI 10690744

  • December 13, 2014 · 65,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    FUEL SPILL BECAUSE DEFECTIVE FILLING HOSE. *TR

    ODI 10664054

  • August 30, 2012 · 43,800 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Filled up the tank and it registered no fuel, bad fuel sensor. *tr

    ODI 10473089

  • April 6, 2012 · 114,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes

    On april 6th of this year i purchased a 2004 ford explorer. The next day i took the car for city inspection...it passed. The very next day (sunday) the check engine light came on. The abs light would also illuminate. I took the car to autozone to have it diagnosed (egr valve). Only the check engine light could be diagnosed because the abs light came on at random while i was driving. The car was still under the 1000…

    ODI 10485460