2004 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Expedition years
- More complaints than other years 14th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 296 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford Expedition. That ranks 14th out of 33 Expedition model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (45 complaints, 15%), typically at around 87,000 miles. Complaints mention 48 crashes, 15 fires, 58 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 296owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 48complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Ford Expedition problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 45 | 15% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 36 | 12% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 34 | 11% | 12,298 | — | — |
| Engine | 29 | 10% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 27 | 9% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 9% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 26 | 9% | 38,650 | — | — |
| Structure | 24 | 8% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 7% | 30,060 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 6% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 5% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 4% | 42,159 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 4% | 82,189 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 4% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% | 141,433 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 2% | 35,550 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | 93,447 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 109,089 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 96,450 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 2,010 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Ford Expedition recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Ford Expedition.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steel wheel fracture (PE08070) — opened Dec 9, 2008, closed Apr 15, 2009.
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact recently purchased the vehicle and stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission hesitated before upshifting with the accelerator pedal depressed. Additionally, while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle rolled backwards…
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the turn signals, the hazard lights, and the cigarette lighter had become inoperable. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…
Just bought this truck I have no idea what has or has not been resolved, very poor lighting I noticed and there's a click noise coming from? It just clicks and clicks and clicks. Thanks
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was unable to drive above 15 MPH because the vehicle became difficult to control. The contact stated that the check engine…
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle shut down completely, and the warning messages indicated check gage and check service engine. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer…
Other Ford Expedition years
← 2003 Expedition · 2005 Expedition →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Expedition | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Expedition | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 Expedition | 37 | 6 |
| 2024 Expedition | 77 | 7 |
| 2023 Expedition | 65 | 8 |
| 2022 Expedition | 115 | 12 |
| 2021 Expedition | 237 | 12 |
| 2020 Expedition | 423 | 18 |
| 2019 Expedition | 516 | 11 |
| 2018 Expedition | 378 | 14 |
| 2017 Expedition | 357 | 4 |
| 2016 Expedition | 217 | 3 |
| 2015 Expedition | 164 | 3 |
| 2014 Expedition | 72 | 0 |
| 2013 Expedition | 92 | 0 |
| 2012 Expedition | 118 | 3 |
| 2011 Expedition | 71 | 0 |
| 2010 Expedition | 58 | 0 |
| 2009 Expedition | 28 | 1 |
| 2008 Expedition | 146 | 3 |
| 2007 Expedition | 215 | 2 |
| 2006 Expedition | 299 | 2 |
| 2005 Expedition | 315 | 0 |
| 2004 | 296 | 0 |
| 2003 Expedition | 615 | 1 |
| 2002 Expedition | 340 | 2 |
| 2001 Expedition | 578 | 6 |
| 2000 Expedition | 890 | 7 |
| 1999 Expedition | 946 | 5 |
| 1998 Expedition | 836 | 5 |
| 1997 Expedition | 853 | 7 |
| 1996 Expedition | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Expedition | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Expedition?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 45 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford Expedition?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Ford Expedition a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Expedition model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.