Model year record
2004 Ford Explorer Sport
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 23 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Structure: body | 6 | 51,000 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 3 | 30,000 mi |
| Structure | 3 | 50,000 mi |
| Air bags | 2 | 2,000 mi |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 69,000 mi |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 58,795 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | 20,577 mi |
| Seat belts | 1 | 50,000 mi |
| Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments | 1 | 58,795 mi |
| Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments | 1 | 43,200 mi |
The 2003 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.