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2004 Ford Explorer Sport 4dr 114 WB 4.0L XLS

2004 Ford Explorer
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door
16 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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Top 5 Explorer Problems

According to the J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study SM, these are the five most commonly reported issues with this vehicle, based on feedback from verified owners after three years of ownership:

Automatic Transmission Shifts Roughly
Wind Noise
Automatic Transmission Slips/Shifts Erratically
Side Window(s)
Seat Belt Doesn't Retract

Source: J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study SM
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Compared to other Midsize Multi Activity Vehicles

Scores better than Average
Scores worse than Average
Other Midsize Multi Activity Vehicles
19.1%
6.0%
Automatic Transmission Shifts Roughly
19.1% of 2004 Ford Explorer owners surveyed reported this issue.
6.0% of all Midsize Multi Activity Vehicle owners complained overall.
10.3%
14.8%
Wind Noise
10.3% of 2004 Ford Explorer owners surveyed reported this issue.
14.8% of all Midsize Multi Activity Vehicle owners complained overall.
9.5%
2.9%
Automatic Transmission Slips/Shifts Erratically
9.5% of 2004 Ford Explorer owners surveyed reported this issue.
2.9% of all Midsize Multi Activity Vehicle owners complained overall.
9.3%
2.3%
Side Window(s)
9.3% of 2004 Ford Explorer owners surveyed reported this issue.
2.3% of all Midsize Multi Activity Vehicle owners complained overall.
8.5%
4.3%
Seat Belt Doesn't Retract
8.5% of 2004 Ford Explorer owners surveyed reported this issue.
4.3% of all Midsize Multi Activity Vehicle owners complained overall.


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