2004 Ford EXPEDITION: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
296 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
76,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 228 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 31 of 296 complaints (10.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 67 | 22.6% |
| Steering behavior | 23 | 7.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 21 | 7.1% |
| Engine operation | 20 | 6.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 17 | 5.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 16 | 5.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 31 |
| Electrical System | 30 |
| Engine | 29 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 |
| Tires | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 |
| Structure:Body | 14 |
Air Bags: 31; Electrical System: 30; Engine: 29; Fuel/Propulsion System: 19; Tires: 17; Vehicle Speed Control: 16; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 15; Structure:Body: 14
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 55 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 33 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 23 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 36 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 50 |
| 150,000 and above | 31 |
Under 25,000: 55; 25,000 to 49,999: 33; 50,000 to 74,999: 23; 75,000 to 99,999: 36; 100,000 to 149,999: 50; 150,000 and above: 31
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (55). 68 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2004: 52; 2005: 31; 2006: 20; 2007: 10; 2008: 15; 2009: 16; 2010: 23; 2011: 21; 2012: 14; 2013: 16; 2014: 14; 2015: 12; 2016: 13; 2017: 13; 2018: 7; 2019: 5; 2020: 5; 2021: 2; 2022: 4; 2023: 1; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 67 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 21 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10054526 · 2004-01-20 (January 20, 2004)
MY 2004 FORD EXPEDITION IS 31 DAYS OLD AND HAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR, WHICH I CONSIDER A SAFETY ISSUE. THE BRAKE DUST, IN LESS THAN TWO THOUSAND MILES, IS CAKED ON THE FRONT WHEELS AND EXTENDS THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE RUNNING BOARDS ON EACH SIDE. THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE DUST COVERING THE WHEELS AND RUNNING BOARDS INDICATES EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS. I AM GREATLY CONCERNED THAT THE BRAKES WILL FAIL PREMATURELY. FORD MOTOR COMPANY DOES NOT CONSIDER THIS AN ISSUE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10054526 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054577 · 2004-01-21 (January 21, 2004)
MASSIVE BRAKE DUST ACCUMULATION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054577 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10055066 · 2004-01-28 (January 28, 2004)
04 EXPEDITION. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WHEN TIRE PRESSURE IS SET TO 35PSI PER FACTORY SETTING ON DOOR, TMPS GOES OFF. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE SPEC ON THE TMPS IS 3-5PSI BELOW SET TIRE PRESSURE WHICH SHOULD BE 35PSI FACTORY SETTING. THE DEALER SPOKE TO THE FORD TECH THEY SAID TO INCREASE THE TIRE PRES TO 39 PSI, THE DEALER SET THE PRES TO 40PSI. THE TMPS HAS NOT GONE OFF, BUT MY CONCERN IS IT WORKING . THE SENSOR IS ACTUALLY SET 5PSI HIGHER THAN THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE, AND IF THE SENSOR IS WORKING NOW. IS TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 15 miles reported. Look up ODI 10055066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10055105 · 2004-01-28 (January 28, 2004)
[29 DAY'S NEW] 2004 FORD EXPEDITION 4X4 EDDIE B.- I STARTED THE CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO BACK UP OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. I NOTICED THE STEERING WAS STIFF AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HEAVY. I THEN NOTICED ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON. THE CAR HAD ROLLED BACK OUT OF AN INCLINED PARKING SPOT, SO I TRIED TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND PLACE IT BACK IN ITS PREVIOUS SPOT. I COULD PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, BUT IT WOULDN'T MOVE FORWARD; I CYCLED FROM PARK TO DRIVE A COUPLE OF TIMES TO BE SURE IT WAS PROPERLY IN DRIVE. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING FINE THE WHOLE TIME …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10055105 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10055856 · 2004-02-26 (February 26, 2004)
WHEN COMING OFF A RAMP AND MERGING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. THE DRIVER HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES AND PLACE THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL. AT 1,470 MILES WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING AND WOULD ONLY GO IN REVERSE. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PISTON HAD DISINTEGRATED. *JB *SC
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10055856 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10055971 · 2004-01-28 (January 28, 2004)
EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF BRAKE DUST WAS FOUND ON THE ALUMINUM WHEELS. THERE' IS TSB 10004901 ON THIS ISSUE, AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS A KIT THAT THE CONSUMER CAN PURCHASE FOR $230.00 PLUS INSTALLATION. THE KIT IS NOT GUARANTEED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, BUT IT WILL REDUCE THE DUST ACCUMULATION, PER THE DEALERSHIP.*AK *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10055971 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10056386 · 2004-02-03 (February 3, 2004)
HUGE AMOUNT OF BRAKE DUST ON FRONT WHEELS HAPPENING IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS . *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10056386 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10058490 · 2004-02-19 (February 19, 2004)
AT 500 MILES THE NEW DRIVER FLOORBOARD HAD A VIBRATION AND GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER KEPT MY CAR FOR 2 DAYS AND CHANGED OUT THE DIFFERENTALS AND PACKED IT WITH A "FIX" FROM FORD. DRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALER MY CAR STILL EXPERIENCED THE SAME VIBRATIONS AND GRINDING. THE DEALER ADVISED ME TO DRIVE IT 1,000 MILES AND THEN RETURN IT IF IT STILL HAD TURNING AND GRINDING. I RETURNED MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A SATISFACTORY FIX. I'M WORRIED ABOUT A MAJOR MALFUNCTION HAPPENING.
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10058490 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.