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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 28 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
| 147000 mi US $1500 |
These 5R55S transmissions are junk. It keeps grinding lots of shavings into the pan and the o/d comes on flashing on & off. Then it doesn't want to stay in o/d. It's a sealed trans w/ no dipstick. Wish I could find a rplcmnt unit that came w a dipstick. |
| 145000 mi US $800 |
5R55S sealed-up transmissions are a bunch of junk! |
| 192000 mi | Loud rhythmic whirring sound coming from the rear end of the truck. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | I had a problem with the limited slip differential package. The vehicle was still under warranty so it cost me nothing. |
| 47460 mi | Replaced driveshaft and U-joint. Someone had tried to make an inexpensive repair in the past by installing a stainless steel clamp with built in screw for tightening around the u-joint boot. |
| 49600 mi | Drive shaft vibration at 100 k/h (60 MPH)---though not as bad as before replacement. Apparently this is a problem with this model Ford. Live with it and trade for another vehicle. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 149000 mi US $90 |
Replaced left rear CV Axle |
| 94600 mi US $3040 |
A belt in the transmission broke, which required a complete rebuild. |
| 35000 mi | Pump seal on the transmission replaced under dealer warranty. |
| 184000 mi US $1500 |
Changed CV joint Repaired transmission |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 78200 mi US $270 |
Dirty Solenoids Remove clutch pieces from resevoir Replace Fluid |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 71000 mi US $800 |
Replaced rear axle (limited slip) for the second time under warranty. ALso replaced radio subwoofer, and front wheel bearing. |
| 80000 mi US $4300 |
Replaced transmission. I had reported hard shifting and other transmission problemds to Ford since the vehicle was new but they did not fix it. After the factory extended warranty (75K miles) ran out, the transmission failed entirely. |
| 106300 mi US $200 |
The rear limited-slip differential started chattering again on slight turns. It has done this repeatedly since delivery. The temporary "fix" is to replace the rear lube with new 140W synthetic lube and add the special XL3 friction modifier. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 109000 mi US $20 |
front pinion seal was found leaking, removed and replaced seal and refilled with oil |
| 219000 mi US $40000 |
The transmission went out. The car will not shift in reverse or go out of first gear. |
| 172980 mi C $100 |
Leake from the rear axel oil seal i have change the oil seal |
| 138000 mi US $2300 |
Replace rear differential |
| 80000 mi US $180 |
Front Pinion Seal Replaced (Leaking). Also had Rear differential oil replaced (Maintenance) |
| 85500 mi US $700 |
Rear Differential Seals Leaking - New Seals installed, TSB. |
| 122900 mi US $250 |
Left front wheel bearing making noise. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. |
| 98900 mi US $3200 |
Transmission completely inoperable. |
| 119700 mi US $500 |
Front axle seal and rear bearing |
| 156000 mi US $1050 |
Differential carrier bearing failed. Replaced all bearings and seals in differential |
| 56500 mi US $20 |
Front differential seal leaking. Added grease will replace when warmer |
| 131000 mi US $1000 |
Gear (or sprocket?) at the head of the drive shaft was severely damaged requiring immediate replacement. |
| 89000 mi | The right rear main axle seal on the Ford explorer xls is leaking oil. Not yet fixed. |
| 92000 mi US $25 |
From previous rear axel leak, I changed the rear axel oil with w-mart 85-140 synthetic, added 4 ounces tranny stop leak and the LS additive. Rear end has stopped leaking and is much quieter. 92,000 miles |
| 80000 mi US $110 |
Rear U-Joint replacement. Only lessened shudder / chatter from rear end. Shop said probably also needed a new differential, though outright failure could be years away. |
| 80000 mi | Shudder / chatter from rear. |
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