2004 FORD EXPLORER Structurebodyhood Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebodyhood Issues in the 2004 FORD EXPLORER
5 structurebodyhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD EXPLORER. 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 Structurebodyhood Complaints
PAINT BUBBLES IN THE HOOD. THE DEALER JUST RESPONDED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURERS PROBLEM AND THAT I WOULD JUST NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HOOD AT A LARGE COST. *KB
PAINT ON TOP OF HOOD BUBBLING AT TWO SPOTS ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND ALSO ON NUMEROUS LOCATIONS ON UNDER SIDE EDGE ON FRONT OF HOOD, A LARGE PAINT BLISTER ON UNDERSIDE AT HOOD LATCH AND SEVERAL PAINT BLISTERS ON BACK UNDER SIDE OF HOOD BY DRIVER WINDSHIELD. *TR
THE PAINT ON MY HOOD IS PEELING AWAY. I DID NOT NOTICE SOME PAINT "BUBBLING" ON THE HOOD OF MY 2004 FORD EXPLORER WHEN I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. AFTER WASHING IT I SAW THE PAINT WAS CLEARLY DEFECTED. IT DID NOT BOTHER ME AT FIRST, BUT NOW AFTER 3 YEARS AND 52,000 MILES THE PAINT IS CHIPPING AWAY WHERE IT WAS "BUBBLED". THE AREA IN QUESTION IS THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF THE HOOD, IN TWO SMALL PLACES. WHEN I NOTICED IT WAS CHIPPING AWAY THERE WAS ALREADY 4" SQUARE INCHES OF SHEET METAL SHOWING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY SAID IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE (FORD TSB 04-25-1) BUT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT SINCE MY TRUCK IS OUT OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THEY EXPLAINED THE ALUMINUM HOOD IS THE PROBLEM AND AN ENTIRE NEW HOOD WOULD COST $1300....
BUBBLING AND BLISTERING OF THE PAINT FROM THE HOOD OF 2004 FORD EXPLORER. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. AFTER DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED PAINT CHIPPING ON THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AND ADVISED HER TO REPAIR IT HERSELF. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THE PAINT JOB. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 46,500.
Other 2004 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
308 complaints
Structurebody
209 complaints
Power Train
108 complaints
Structure
80 complaints
Visibility
59 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
58 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
55 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
54 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
47 complaints
Electrical System
46 complaints
Engine
44 complaints
Unknown Or Other
35 complaints
Steering
33 complaints
Wheels
32 complaints
Air Bags
30 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
19 complaints
Service Brakes
18 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
18 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
17 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
15 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
14 complaints
Structureframe And Members
14 complaints
Suspensionrear
14 complaints
Tires
14 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
12 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
12 complaints
Visibilitywiper
12 complaints
Equipment
11 complaints
Power Traindriveline
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
10 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
9 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Structurebodytailgate
7 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
6 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint