2004 Ford Explorer Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 2004 Ford Explorer
Most Common 2004 Ford Explorer Problems
2004 Ford Explorer vehicles have 21 reported problems.The most commonly reported 2004 Ford Explorer problem is: A Cosmetic Crack May Develop on the Liftgate
A cosmetic crack may develop on the plastic liftgate trim panel. ford has released a service procedure to replace the...
A failed heater blend door or actuator can cause the temperature control for the hvac system to stop working. a...
Ford Explorer Repairs and Prices
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Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement
$752 - $1,048
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Fuel Filter Replacement
$116 - $186
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Starter Replacement
$479 - $614
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Tire & Wheel Assembly Rotate & Balance
$110 - $161
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Noise Diagnosis
$122 - $179
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Brake Pad Replacement
$229 - $286
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Tie Rod Replacement
$173 - $203
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U-Joint Replacement
$206 - $295
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Transfer Case Shift Motor Replacement
$409 - $485
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Automatic Trans Shift Cable Replacement
$280 - $350
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Above Average
The Ford Explorer Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 19th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $732 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Explorer.
Most Common 2004 Ford Explorer Questions
There are 333 related questions for 2004 Ford Explorer vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 2004 Ford Explorer questions.
2004 ford explorer battery replaced after car sat for 6 months but still wont start. i have heard it could have...
My high beams are stuck in the on position. my regular headlights do not function.
Ford Recalls
Ford Explorer vehicles have0known recent recalls.
The Ford has5 known total recalls.
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