2004 FORD EXPEDITION Structure Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2004 FORD EXPEDITION
4 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD EXPEDITION. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
PAINT FAILURE REF. TSB# 06-25-15 [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, A FAN BLOWING NOISE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINKED CONTINUOUSLY. THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED AND TURNED OFF. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. WHEN THE BATTERY CABLE WAS DISCONNECTED THE FAILURES STOPPED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS ON SEVERAL SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO WATER LEAKING INTO THE SMART JUNCTION BOX APART OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 7/16/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE HAS BEEN CORRECTED, EVEN THOUGH SHE HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. UPDATED 07/22/10*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING WATER BEGAN POURING FROM THE ROOF CONSOLE . WATER ENTRANCE HAS CAUSED CORROSION AND HOLES ON THE ROOF-TOP. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED DEFECTIVELY. SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY, THEY AGREED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR. MEANWHILE THE TECHNICIAN GAVE HER A BLACK CAULK TO FILL IN THE HOLES. THE TEMPORARY REPAIR WAS NOT A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS INADEQUATE SEALANT ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. IN RAINY CONDITIONS, WATER WOULD LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER UNIT WAS ACTIVATED, THE WINDSHIELD CLEANER WOULD ALSO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COULD HEAR A CRACKLING SOUND COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. ALL THE DIGITAL COMPONENTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE DUE TO THE LEAK IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD COULD BE RESEALED AT THE COST OF LESS THAN $100. IF THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, IT WOULD COST OVER $200. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE ENGINE STARTED ON ITS OWN. THE VIN WAS UNABLE TO BE ACCEPTED BY THE SYSTEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 97,000. UPDATED 04-20-09 *BF UPDATED 04/24/09.*JB
Other 2004 FORD EXPEDITION Problem Areas
Air Bags
31 complaints
Electrical System
30 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
19 complaints
Tires
17 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
16 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
15 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Visibility
7 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
5 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint