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2004 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 132 repairs.
2004 Ford Explorer suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 82900 mi US $900 |
The front wheel bearings were replaced, but the vibration persists. The technician was unable to successfully find the problem. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 115300 mi US $450 |
Replaced both rear wheel bearings |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 93000 mi US $500 |
Front sway bar links |
| 184200 mi US $600 |
There was also a new front end tie rod and ball joint installed. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 151000 mi US $287 |
Front drivers side wheel bearing went out. Seems to be a common failure. Also discovered the ball joints are bad. Will get them replaced next month. |
| 153600 mi US $458 |
Passenger side wheel bearing |
| 82000 mi US $230 |
tie ends for sway bars |
| 82200 mi US $750 |
upper and lower ball joints |
| 104000 mi US $400 |
replaced right rear wheel bearing |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 108000 mi | All 4 wheel bearings were replaced along with back brake pads |
| 127000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced the The ball joints. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 121000 mi US $100 |
freeplay in right rear trailing arm removed and replaced |
| 97000 mi US $178 |
Bad bearings |
| 98900 mi US $3200 |
Sway bar connecting links broken, repaired by owner |
| 85500 mi US $700 |
Rear wheel bearings howling - New bearings installed, TSB. |
| 92000 mi US $20 |
"creaking" sound when going over speed bumps. Replaced front sway bar bushings with aftermarket ones that could be lubricated via grease gun |
| 107000 mi US $250 |
Rt wheel bearing found loose during brake pad replacement Found upper ball joint boot cracked on RT side. Replaced Ball Joint |
| 115000 mi US $50 |
Replaced left upper ball joint |
| 122900 mi US $250 |
Left upper ball joint boot split. Replaced left upper control arm (with ball joint) |
| 133000 mi US $50 |
Power steering pump leaking. Replaced Power steering pump with aftermarket refurbished unit. |
| 135800 mi US $200 |
Replaced upper control arm and lower ball joint and had four wheel alignment |
| 138000 mi US $1500 |
Replace upper and lower ball joints. During same visit I had brakes replaced, all 4 and an alignment. Front left bearing replaced. The rear wheel bearings are making noise but not recommended to replace them until they get worse. Replaced left front wheel bearing. Also got new Fireston Destination Tires and new brakes. Car now makes a road whirring sound from 35 mph to 45 mph. Had differentials and transfer case drained and refilled including friction modifier. |
| 89000 mi US $900 |
Worn rear wheel bearings have been causing roaring noise for about 1 year. Shop assured me there was no rush to get this done. Decided it was time to fix. New wheel bearings and one new axle because heat generated seized hub to axle. |
| 98000 mi US $1300 |
Front Struts Replaced due to wear |
2004 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 93700 mi US $1255 |
Replace front wheel bearings and ball joints |
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