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2004 Ford Explorer
Body / Paint Problems
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2004 Ford Explorer one of our worst vehicles on record. "Avoid like the plague" is putting it lightly.
The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very well-established record of expensive transmission failure at under 100k miles. The Explorer has an enclosed transmission which is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of almost $3,000.
Another common problem for the 2002-2005 Explorer is wheel bearing failure at around 90k miles, with a typical repair bill of $500 to $1000 depending on how many wheel bearings failed.
Adding insult to injury, the 2002-2005 Explorer also has a massive problem with the rear panel cracking. While it's a minor annoyance compared to transmission failure, ironically the crack usually goes right through the Ford logo.
2004 Ford Explorer Body / Paint Problems
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- Cracked Panel Below The Rear Window
- Paint Peeling
- Black Plastic Panels On Doors Fade And Crack
- Body Is Rusting
- Paint On Hood Bubbling Up And Peeling
- Panel Under Glass Is Falling Off
- Rear Panel Flew Off While Driving
- Air Blows Out Of Glove Compartment While Driving
- Hatch Hinges Broke
- NHTSA: Structure: Body
- NHTSA: Structure
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate: Hinge And ...
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate
- NHTSA: Structure: Frame And Members
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Tailgate
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Hood
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Door
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Tailgate: Hinge And Attachments
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Door: Hinge And Attachments
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate: Support ...
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Roof And Pillars
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Trunk Lid
- NHTSA: Structure: Frame And Members: Underbody Shields
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