2004 Ford Explorer
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 1,408 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 26 Explorer model years with reports.
Of the 2004 reports, 75 involved a crash and 16 involved a fire. 105 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, glass, side/rearDec 11, 2007
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
Campaign 07E104000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Campaign 06E049000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,408 reports, newest first.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Oct 25, 2011
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN CLIMBING ELEVATION. STARTS CLUNKING NOISE AND WON'T SHIFT. RPMS GO WAY UP AND VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT SHIFT. HARD TO GET VEHICLE INTO PARK ON THE GEAR SHIFTER. HAVE THOUGHT THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK ONLY TO HAVE IT ROLL WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC TODAY WHO SAYS A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED. APPX COST 3600.00 *TT
Structure, Oct 24, 2011
REAR LIFTGATE GLASS HATCH FAILURE HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS BACK GLASS FAIL OFF. *TR
Power train, Oct 20, 2011
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD O/D LIGHT FLASHES. *TR
Steering, Oct 18, 2011, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 145,000.
Structure, Oct 12, 2011
PAINT BUBBLES IN THE HOOD. THE DEALER JUST RESPONDED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURERS PROBLEM AND THAT I WOULD JUST NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HOOD AT A LARGE COST. *KB
Structure, Oct 11, 2011
I WENT TO INSTALL A PAIR OF STEP BARS ON MY TRUCK, AND NOTICED THAT MY BODY BUSHINGS LOOKED ODD. I TOUCHED ONE OF THEM AND IT CRUMBLED, AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I NOTICED AT LEAST 3 SETS ON EACH SIDE WERE IN THE SAME SHAPE. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED, AND THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PLAN, OR RECALL. I TOLD THEM I WAS A MECHANIC AND DID NOT NEED TO GO TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY DID REGISTER MY COMPLAINT. I HAVE NEVER SEEN BODY BUSHINGS IN SUCH STATE ON ANY NAME BRAND OR MODEL VEHICLE, EVEN AFTER THEY WERE 20 OR SO YEARS OLD. I HAVE SEEN THEM FLATTEN OUT, BUT NEVER DETERIORATE. I FEEL SURE THAT THE MATERIAL USED IS OF POOR QUALITY. BY NOT REPLACING THEM, THERE IS A RISK OF BODY CRACKING OR OTHER FAILURES. I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THEM. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I FIND THAT I AM NOT ALONE, AND FEEL THAT THERE ARE MANY MORE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, THEY JUST DONT KNOW IT. *KB
Structure, Oct 10, 2011
THE REAR LIFT GLASS HINGES ON MY 2004 FORD EXPLORER BROKE DURING USE OF THE LIFT GLASS. THE PIN BROKE RIGHT THROUGH THE HINGE ON BOTH SIDES. THIS HAPPENED WHILE CAR WAS PARKED AND LIFT GATE WINDOW WAS OPEN. LEFT SIDE JUST FELL, AND THEN RIGHT ABOUT 1 MINUTE LATER, I JUST HAPPENED TO HAVE SOME 2X4'S IN THE BACK WHICH PREVENTED THE WINDOW FROM FALLING TO THE GROUND. THIS SEEMS LIKE A PRETTY DANGEROUS DEFECT. INTERNET RESEARCH HAS REVEALED THIS ISSUE WAS CAUSE FOR A RECALL ON THE '02 & '03 EXPLORER AND SEEMS TO BE WIDE SPREAD ON THE '04, YET NO RECALL FOR THE '04. *KB
Structure, Oct 10, 2011
I WAS AT A GROCERY STORE WITH MY YOUNG CHILDREN, CAME OUTSIDE, POPPED THE TAILGATE (TOP HALF OF THE TRUNK ON FORD EXPLORER) AND LOADED MY GROCERIES IN THE CAR. MY 12 YEAR OLD THEN WENT TO CLOSE THE TRUNK (TOP HALF ONLY) AND THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TAILGATE CAME OFF OF THE HINGES. THE WINDOW/TAILGATE WAS EXTREMELY HEAVY, SO I HAD TO RUN TO THE BACK OF THE CAR AND HELP HER TO HOLD THE WINDOW UP. THEN, AS WE WERE TRYING TO PUT THE WINDOW/TAILGATE BACK ONTO THE HINGE, THE OTHER HINGE BROKE AND THE WHOLE WINDOW CAME DOWN. THE WINDOW WAS ONLY CONNECTED BY THE WIRING AND THE SHOCKS THAT ARE INSIDE THE WINDOW. WE EASILY COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED BY THIS FALLING WINDOW/TAILGATE. MIND YOU I HAD NO WARNING THAT THESE WERE GOING TO FAIL...NO CRACKS, NO PROBLEMS CLOSING THE TAILGATE, NOTHING! MY DAUGHTER, A WOMAN WHO WAS IN THE PARKING LOT, AND I COULD NOT GET THE WINDOW BACK ON SO I COULD DRIVE IT HOME (45 MINUTES AWAY), SO I HAD TO CALL MY BROTHER IN LAW TO COME HELP ME BECAUSE HE WAS CLOSEBY. HE ENDED UP HAVING TO TAKE THE SHOCKS OF THE WINDOW/TAILGATE OFF COMPLETELY, SO THAT WE COULD PUT THE WINDOW/TAILGATE INTO THE CAR SO I COULD DRIVE IT HOME. THE WIRING WAS STILL CONNECTED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD DIRECTLY, AND THEY WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS FAILURE...EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE DONE RECALLS ON THE 2002 AND 2003 FORD EXPLORER PLASTIC HINGES FOR THE TAILGATE. SAME PROBLEM, DIFFERENT YEAR. I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE LOOKING TO FIND IF MY 2004 EXPLORER HAD A RECALL, AND FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAD THIS SAME THINGS HAPPEN TO THEM ON THEIR 2004 EXPLORER. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. *KB
Electrical system, Oct 4, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND ALL FOUR WINDOWS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V072000. (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THAT SHE COULD FILE A CLAIM AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
Power train, Sep 20, 2011
I BOUGHT A USED 2004 FORD EXPLORER IN SEPTEMBER 2009. IN JUNE 20111 MY HUSBAND AND WAS DRIVING AND I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE BOTH COULD FEEL THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AS HE DROVE BUT FIGURED THAT IT COULD NOT BE THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 57,177 MILES ON IT. WE ARRIVED AT OUR DESTINATION 10 MINUTES LATER AND BY THAT TIME WE COULD NO LONGER REVERSE THE VEHICLE AT ALL. I CALLED THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE OVER THERE AND THEY WOULD TAKE A LOOK AT IT. THE PAPERWORK I HAVE FROM THEM STATES "VERIFIED CONCERN, PERFORMED ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS, PULLED CODE PO731, CHECKED FLUID LEVEL - FULL. DROPPED THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN AND FOUND EXCESSIVE METAL DEBRIS INDICATING INTERNAL FAILURE. TECH RECOMMENDED REPLACING WITH A FORD REMAN UNIT." THE FORD DEALERSHIP'S ESTIMATE FOR ME WAS ALMOST $5,000.00 FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO BE REPLACED. I CALLED AROUND TO OTHER SHOPS AND HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH A JASPER UNIT WHICH COST ME $3467.30. IT HAS A THREE-YEAR WARRANTY ON IT. I HAVE BEEN READING ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH 2004 FORD EXPLORERS. FOR ALMOST A YEAR BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION DIED IT WOULD OFTEN HAVE DELAYED SHIFTING WHEN GOING IN REVERSE AND I JUST ASSUMED IT WAS A TOUCHY PEDAL, LOOKING BACK NOW I REALIZE IT WAS MOST LIKELY THE TRANSMISSION. THIS NEVER OCCURRED TO ME BECAUSE OF THE VEHICLE ONLY HAVING 57,000 MILES ON IT. I NO LONGER FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE KNOWING THAT IT HAS THE PROBLEMS THAT IT DOES BUT I HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BECAUSE WE STILL OWE MORE ON THE LOAN THAN THE VEHICLE IS WORTH. *TR
Structure, Sep 18, 2011
REAR PANEL CRACKED UNDER WINDOW. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, AN DI HAVE SEEN SEVERAL FORD EXPLORERS WITH THE SAME CRACK. *TT
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Sep 13, 2011
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
Structure, Sep 9, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN OPENING THE REAR LIFT GATE, THE HINGE FRACTURED AND FELL BACK, STRIKING HIM IN THE HEAD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A MINOR INJURY AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,900.
Structure, Sep 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW OF THE TAIL GATE DEVELOPED A CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND THE PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Visibility, Sep 3, 2011
THE BRACKETS HOLDING BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUN VISORS BROKE IN 2008, JUST FOUR MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE (MAY 2008). WE HAD THEM REPLACED ON 09/19/2008. THE NEW SUN VISORS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ARE AGAIN CRACKING AS OF 09/02/2011, WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AGAIN ALMOST FALLING OFF. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD SET OF VISORS ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE WE PURCHASED IT IN MAY 2008. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. FORD WILL NOT REPLACE THEM, EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE UNDER WARRANTY. MANY OTHER FORD EXPLORER/RANGER OWNER'S ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Aug 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME HESITANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. IN ADDITION, THE GEARS WERE SLIPPING WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Structure, Aug 29, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS WAS HANGING BESIDE THE STRUTS. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 26, 2011, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GATE AND THEN BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF YET THE FAILURE RECURRED A SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 9/20/11 *CN UPDATED 2/23/12 *CN
Structure, Aug 24, 2011
ONE OF THE REAR LIFT GATE HINGES HAS FAILED. THE PIN HAS PUSHED THROUGH THE HINGE. THE STRUCTURAL STRENGTH OF THE ALUMINUM USED AS SEEMED TO FAILED. THE OTHER HINGE SHOWS SIMILAR SIGNS OF FAILING BUT HAS NOT COMPLETELY FAILED. *TR
Other or unspecified, Aug 19, 2011
BLEND DOOR MOTOR FOR THE HEAT MELTED...APPARANTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR EXPLORERS...IS THIS NOT A FIRE HAZARD???? THE PIECE IS PLASTIC AND MELTS...COULD THIS NOT CAUSE A FIRE?
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 17, 2011
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 9/16/11 *CN UPDATED 2/23/12 *CN
Tires, Aug 16, 2011
THE FIRST TIRE I HAD PROBLEMS WITH WAS THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE THAT KEPT GOING FLAT, I HAD IT CHECKED TO BE FIXED WHEN THE SERVICE MAN SHOWED ME THE DEFECT IN THE TIRE. THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE HAD A SLIT OR WHERE THE SEAM WAS SPLITTING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE, ONLY ON THE INSIDE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE AND WENT AHEAD AND REPLACED THE FRONT LEFT TIRE AS WELL. TWO WEEKS LATER DRIVING MY THREE CHILDREN AND MY GRANDMOTHER TO GO SCHOOL SHOPPING MY BACK LEFT TIRE BLEW. LUCKILY I WAS ON A DIRT ROAD AND ONLY DRIVING ABOUT 20MPH. UPON CHANGING THE TIRE I NOTICED THE SAME SEAM RIPPAGE OR SLIT ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE SO I IMMEDIATELY CHECKED THE RIGHT BACK TIRE AND FOUND THE SAME THING ON IT. SO I HAVE 3 OUT OF THE 4 TIRES ON MY 2004 FORD EXPLORER THAT HAVE THIS DEFECT. ITS VERY DISTURBING TO THINK WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED IF WE HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND THAT BOTH BACK TIRES MIGHT HAVE BLOWN. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THESE TIRES AND SO FAR HAVE NOT FOUND ANY RECALLS ON THIS SPECIFIC TIRE. GOODYEAR, WRANGLER SR-A, P235/70R16 104S. *KB
Vehicle speed control, Aug 9, 2011
SPEED CONTROL OPERATES ONLY INTERMITTENTLY, DISCONNECTS WITHOUT WARNING, AND OCCASIONALLY SPEEDS THE CAR UP WITHOUT WARNING. REAR WARNING SYSTEM IS ALSO INTERMITTENT. *TR
Structure, Aug 9, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL OBLIQUE ON THE REAR LIFTGATE WHICH FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED REPLACING THE OBLIQUE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.
Power train, Jul 22, 2011
IT SEEMS THAT MY TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO SLIP AND SHIFT HARD. *TT