2004 Ford Explorer Sport Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 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.
“Was driving 2004 Ford explorer on highway, and had sudden loss of power and excessive vibration. Brought to Ford dealership and was told that the mechanic on hearing the engine start up, knew the problem was in the timing chains as he has seen that problem before. Service dealer gave three options, one was for around $3000 they would replace timing chains, guides, and tensioner, but with no guarantee as the timing chain problem could have caused other damage. The other two options were to replace the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383019, filed 2011-02, 69,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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