2004 Ford Mountaineer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountaineer years
- Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford Mountaineer. That ranks 5th out of 8 Mountaineer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 54,350 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Ford Mountaineer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | 54,350 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Ford Mountaineer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Ford Mountaineer.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tailgate has a crack in the fiberglass, below the windshield traveling down. There is no identified reason for this crack. I have been told by the dealership this is commonly seen in the mountaineer and explorers. The crack indicates a manufacturer defect however ford/mercury has not made the…
There is a crack that extends down the liftgate on the 2004 ford explorer. I have no events leading up to this failure. If this crack is not repaired inevitably there will be water damage to the electrical components in the lift door such as a failure of the rear window defroster and rear window…
I drive a 2004 ford explorer xlt. This vehicle has stalled on my wife and i numerous different times with in the 14 months of owning the suv. At one point we were almost in a accident with our 1 year daughter in the car. We have brought this to the attention of the ford company 6 different times…
Contact stated: family had just come back from a four hour road trip after using cruise control. Husband was in car when it idled normally, but as soon as it was put in reverse it lurched backward very quickly. When vehicle was stopped finally it was then put into drive. The problem happened again…
Other Ford Mountaineer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 11 | 1 |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Mountaineer | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Mountaineer?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford Mountaineer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Ford Mountaineer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mountaineer model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.