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2004 Ford Explorer
AC / Heater 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 AC / Heater Problems
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- Blend Door In Hvac System Makes Loud Clicking Noise
- Broken Blend Door
- Heater Not Working
- Blower Not Working Properly
- Ac System Failed
- Defroster Doesn't Blow Air
- Limited Cooling From Dash Vents When A/C On
- Loud Growling Vibration Noise When Compressor Turns On
- Unable To Change Which Vents Air Blows Out
- Knob Which Switches From Ac To Heat Broken
- Loud Clicking From Rear Ac
- Rear A/C Line Corrosion
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