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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 132 repairs.
2004 Ford Explorer electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 31 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
| 64480 mi C $230 |
Air conditioning was recharged. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 118000 mi US $2200 |
Manifold hose leak, and actuator door broken. |
| 120000 mi US $500 |
Diverter flaps broken. Removed broken diverters and replaced then. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD
| 109300 mi US $800 |
Defroster vent |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 105000 mi US $1600 |
Starter failed, and the flywheel had to be replaced as well. |
| 184000 mi US $40 |
Recharge |
| 184200 mi US $600 |
Charged ac |
| 198000 mi US $50 |
Replaced blend door actuator |
| 198000 mi US $60 |
Replace blend actuator |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 77300 mi US $100 |
Alternator died. Replaced. |
| 88000 mi | Battery died |
| 76300 mi | radio volume broke |
| 161100 mi US $100 |
Alternator went bad |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 108000 mi US $50 |
Replaced bad tire pressure warning sensor inside the tire/wheel assy. They have a long life (5 yr) battery, but that wasn't the problem. Road Salt had corroded the metal cap that screws on to the metal stem to add air to the tire. Junk. |
| 64000 mi | First, backup sensors stopped working. |
| 128000 mi US $400 |
The backup warning system was not working. wiring and speaker replaced. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 133000 mi US $200 |
Had to replace starter |
| 136000 mi US $79 |
replaced blower motor |
| 144000 mi US $80 |
Drivers side front window motor Replaced window regulator and motor assembly |
| 195000 mi US $1500 |
Computer died and needed to be replaced. |
| 83700 mi US $514 |
Replaced alternator and battery |
| 134200 mi US $150 |
Car would not turn over when attempting to start |
| 122900 mi US $250 |
Clicking noise from underneath dash when temp control moved out of Cold position. Replaced blend door actuator |
| 174000 mi US $200 |
Battery light and ABS light on. Alternator died and drained battery. Based on age of battery (4 Yrs) elected to replace battery as well as replaced alternator |
| 196000 mi US $35 |
Headlight burned out. Replaced both bulbs with Silverstar Ultra Halogen bulbs (9006) |
| 138000 mi US $845 |
Replaced alternator and emergency brake shoes. |
| 97000 mi US $178 |
Heater Blend motor broken, had to disassemble dash to access it |
| 191000 mi US $7 |
Tail light burnt out. just two screws, maybe five minutes. |
| 65000 mi US $35 |
A/C recharge previously taken to another garage who did not repair it. replace blend door |
| 83000 mi | Air conditioner required repair. Total around $1,500 for this and brakes. |
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