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2004 Ford Expedition

Based on reports from 379 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
379
Crashes
57
Fires
16
Recalls
4
TSBs
91
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 379 complaints, 57 crashes, 16 fires, and 4 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

15 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

spark plugs blows out of block

7 complaints • Severity 8.9/10

$X,XXX
3

whining noise while driving

4 complaints • Severity 4.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

41 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

75
0–30K
36
30–60K
54
60–90K
47
90–120K
33
120–150K
43
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (75 reports) • Median: 80K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (41 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine41 (11%)
Airbags31 (8%)
Electrical30 (8%)
Brakes22 (6%)
Fuel System21 (6%)
Wheels & Tires20 (5%)
Speed Control16 (4%)
Structure:body14 (4%)

2004 Ford Expedition: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford Expedition, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford Expedition, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford Expedition, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford Expedition, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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04
37
05
24
06
14
07
18
08
22
09
26
10
22
11
14
12
22
13
19
14
15
15
20
16
26
17
10
18
6
19
8
20
2
21
6
22
1
23
3
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Ford Expedition. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

06E023000May 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E064000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Ford Expedition according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2004 Ford Expedition vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

379

Class avg

375

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles from 2004.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 379 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Ford Expedition: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Ford Expedition?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Ford Expedition is related to the engine, with 41 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Ford Expedition reliable?
The 2004 Ford Expedition has 379 complaints, 57 crash reports, and 16 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Ford Expedition problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Ford Expedition has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Expedition problems start?
Based on 288 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,200 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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