2004 Ford Expedition Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 5%of 297 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Ford Expedition, 5% of the 297 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear A/C actuator began making a thumping noise and the rear A/C now only works when it wants to and also the heat in the rear. If you turn on the A/C sometimes heat will come out of the vents and if you turn on the heat, sometimes A/C will come out of the vents.”
NHTSA complaint #10436025, filed 2011-11, 98,865 miles“The Ford HVAC blend motors are very poorly designed and fail very often. The internet is full of testimonials on failures of this part in a number of Ford vehicles, including mine, a 2004 Ford Expedition. Quoted repairs to replace the blend motor are in the $700 dollar range.”
NHTSA complaint #10344683, filed 2010-07, 74,999 miles“Power window regulator failure 2004 Ford Expedition. Third occurrence and a very costly repair. If trapped in the vehicle the window cannot be rolled down. Cables keep fraying and jamming the operation of the window regulators operation.”
NHTSA complaint #10319143, filed 2010-03, 76,000 miles“I have a 2004 Ford Expedition, and the back window the one with the defroster exploded/shattered into a million different reasons for no reason what so ever. Thankfully no one was in the back seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10380135, filed 2011-02, 95,000 miles“While driving at any speed steering vibrates violently. Dealer states the steering rod malfunctioned. All 4 wheels were balanced, however steering wheel is still vibrating and noisy. Blue smoke from exhaust. No problem found. All windows slow to go down and squeaks. No problem found. Abnormal starting. Engine fan noisy. Dealer found normal operation. Clanking noise in steering column. Lower steering shaft was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10109325, filed 2005-03, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017805Oct 3, 2005Rear window wiper inoperative.
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10013389Nov 1, 2004Reverse tilt mirror system diagnostics and repair.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 7 | 9% |
| 2023 | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 | 9 | 8% |
| 2021 | 23 | 10% |
| 2020 | 13 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 34 | 10% |
| 2016 | 12 | 6% |
| 2015 | 19 | 12% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 | 4 | 14% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 | 38 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 44 | 8% |
| 2000 | 72 | 8% |
| 1999 | 123 | 13% |
| 1998 | 61 | 7% |
| 1997 | 44 | 5% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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