2004 Ford Expedition Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 297 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Ford Expedition, 2% of the 297 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Today, I got in the car and sat down. The seat sunk down unexpectedly by about 3 inches. When I got out of the car it pops back up. It sinks so low I am having trouble seeing over dash. This is too dangerous!”
NHTSA complaint #10779938, filed 2015-10, 260,000 miles“Dt: consumer states the 3rd row seat became so hot, it burned her daughter's leg . The manufacturer referred her to the dealer and the dealer said there was nothing wrong with the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10128569, filed 2005-07, 26,000 miles“Driver and passenger seats broke off at the base when the vehicle was rear ended causing injuries to driver and passenger. . Enclosed pictures of broken seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10101639, filed 2004-11, 2,065 miles“2004 Ford Expedition; had original tires put back on vehicle after have authorized tires removed. Factory tires had approximately 300 miles on them. Severe vibration in front end of car before and after factory tires were reinstalled. Paid to have two 4-wheel alignments, balancing on both sets of tires (factory and Ford authorized upgrades) in two months. Ford could not find any issues with the front end of the vehicle . Vibration exists with less than 1000 total miles on the factory tires. Was told that they could not be balanced and that I needed to contact the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173429, filed 2006-11, 24,000 miles“Vehice had water in the back seat. There was water leaking from the top of the ceiling down to the seat. This was dangerous considering that the dvd player was near where the water was leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10099922, filed 2004-11Related service bulletins
- 10018052Oct 7, 2005Drivers front power seat will not move forward or rearward.
- 10014314Dec 31, 2004Climate controlled seat diagnosis - service tips.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 6 | 16% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 11% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford Expedition
46 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsEngine
29 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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