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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 32 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
| 106000 mi US $30 |
EGR value was bad and had to be replaced |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 118000 mi US $2200 |
Oil filter adapter gasket leaking. |
| 112000 mi US $300 |
Leak in cooling system |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 93000 mi US $500 |
Cat back exhaust |
| 189300 mi US $175 |
New oil filter housing |
| 124000 mi US $185 |
Replace 2 fan belt idler pulleys |
| 161 mi US $35 |
Replaced two failed idler pullies |
| 176000 mi US $10 |
Oil filter housing gasket |
| 88040 mi C $718 |
Short in wire harness leading to fuel pump. Harness cost $28 CDN. Remaining cost, diagnoses and labour. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 70000 mi US $200 |
THERMOSTAT HOUSING LEAKED |
| 95000 mi US $5300 |
The car was shaking at idle. |
| 85100 mi US $150 |
Thermostat housing cracked. Replace housing. |
| 93000 mi US $20 |
Fuel Pump Relay had to be replaced. |
| 164000 mi US $160 |
Overheating. Replaced water pump and thermostat. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 61400 mi US $200 |
replaced intake manifold twice under warranty with $100 per visit |
| 64000 mi | Then engine idle was very rough, diagnosed as failure of manifold gaskets, common for this year of truck. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 80000 mi | Needed a new exhaust system (or at least some new pipes/clamps). |
| 140000 mi US $180 |
Radiator leaked and had to replace. |
| 114000 mi US $60 |
Rough idle and hesitation. Replaced ignition wires |
| 120000 mi US $115 |
Replaced serpentine belt, idler pulley and belt tensioner. |
| 192000 mi US $350 |
Exhaust resonator had a hole making noises when engine was run. Due to vehicle age complete exhaust system replaced aft of catalytic converter |
| 196000 mi US $200 |
Check engine light with P2106 and P2135. Reset and issue came back with stalling and other codes related to Throttle Body Actuator and Throttle position sensor. Replaced Throttle Body with aftermarket part. P2106 and P2135 codes came back. Replaced Throttle Position Sensor with Motorcraft part. Issue resolved. |
| 200000 mi US $95 |
P0401 code. EGR insufficient flow. Replaced EGR valve |
| 158800 mi US $68 |
Thermostat housing was leaking and ultimately was replaced |
| 65000 mi US $15 |
replaced plugs replaced upper radiator hose...it was swelled in two places. |
| 76500 mi US $25 |
In line Heater valve not opening fully. Some heat but not much. Replace heater valve, flush out heater core, top off anti freeze. |
| 80000 mi US $100 |
Oxygen sensor at the back of the catalytic converter had to be replaced |
| 88700 mi US $290 |
Replace serpentine belt and pulley tensioner kit |
| 98000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced thermostat body to correct coolant leak |
| 86500 mi | Emission system was causing rough transmission shifting. system cleaned and trouble went away. |
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