2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT PROBLEMS

2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT PROBLEMS

2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Transmission issues:

    • Rough shifting into reverse and third gear
    • Vehicle lunging backward and hitting driver, causing injury
    • Sudden loss of power and excessive vibration, later diagnosed as timing chain issues
    • Major transmission problems requiring repair

  • 2. Body and structure problems:

    • Crack in rear upper tailgate
    • Defective body mounts and bushings causing deterioration and crumbling
    • Airbags not deploying during a crash
    • Rear liftgate glass hinges breaking, glass falling off
    • Crack in rear tailgate panel

  • 3. Rear liftgate issues:

    • Rear lift gate glass hinge breaking off
    • Rear lift gate glass sliding down due to hinge failure
    • Cracks near emblem in rear liftgate
    • Hatchback/liftgate fell off hinges while driving

  • 4. Miscellaneous issues:

    • Glass hatch becoming hard to close and hinge breaking
    • Loss of control of vehicle while driving, crashing into a church
    • Intermittent engine shuttering and loss of power
    • Front end shaking after transmission repair
    • Various other concerns such as mirror falling off, cruise control issues, and manufacturer's defects causing extensive repairs
    • Numerous complaints filed over the years regarding various issues

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