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2004 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
10%of 297 total for the year
Median mileage
140,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Ford Expedition, 10% of the 297 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving in the city on local streets, the engine just stops with no ability to drive. I am an instant safety problem on the road. This happened 3 times in one day. Fortunately, no one was injured. After a few minutes, the car starts up again. My mechanic can't duplicate the problem. Anyone help before there is a major life-threatening accident!! Thanks!”

NHTSA complaint #10884825, filed 2016-07, 115,000 miles

“Our 2004 Ford Expedition eddie bauer suddenly turns off while we are driving at any speed. In a year's time, it has turned off four or more times. Most of those times, we were traveling at speeds of about 60mph. All of the power shuts off, steering and brakes included. We turn the key off and it does restart. Luckily we have not been in any terrible accidents!”

NHTSA complaint #10875319, filed 2016-06, 200,000 miles

“Spark plug blew out of block: out of nowhere, my spark plug blew out of the block on my 2004 Ford Expedition. My car drove perfectly fine coming home from work. I parked it in the driveway and a short time later went out, started it to leave and it popped and had a low rumbling sound and a burning smell. Threads possibly stripped.”

NHTSA complaint #10928687, filed 2016-11, 140,000 miles

“Also like many other complaints I have seen, the 2004 Ford Expedition I have has shut off on me several times while driving and I was told to switch out the entire fuse box. I called the dealer and they said to replace it, it would be about $500 for it. It's ridiculous Ford hasn't issued a recall because this seems like a problem many people are having as well. We have almost gotten into a couple of accidents because of this issue! …”

NHTSA complaint #11000740, filed 2017-06, 82,000 miles

“I was driving down the interstate when I heard a pop from the engine compartment & smelled gas fumes. A spark plug (passenger side, 3rd plug back) had ejected and ruined the coil. I took it to a local auto service center & they immediately knew what had happened as they have worked on several of the Ford 4.6l v8's with the same condition. Checked for recalls & found nothing. This could have set the engine compartment on fire. This is a problem that has to be fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #10498063, filed 2013-02, 142,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202538%
202456%
202369%
2022119%
20215724%
20205112%
201910821%
201810026%
20173811%
20163717%
20153119%
20141014%
20131011%
20121210%
20111115%
201047%
200927%
200853%
20072110%
20068729%
20055718%
20042910%
2003447%
2002278%
2001153%
2000283%
1999263%
1998162%
1997111%

Other parts of the 2004 Ford Expedition

Air bags
46 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsTires
26 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Expedition

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology