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2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 86 total for the year
Median mileage
28,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles.

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.

“Interior tonneau cover release, mechanical interior release dose not work creating a death trap for any one who should find them self trapped inside ,young or old.”

NHTSA complaint #10223484, filed 2008-04, 28,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200711%
200411%
200311%
200296%
200142%
1998120%

Other parts of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Suspension
14 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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