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Power Windows And Side Mirrors Don't Work
2004 Ford Explorer
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2004 Ford Explorer one of our worst vehicles on record. "Avoid like the plague" is putting it lightly.
The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very well-established record of expensive transmission failure at under 100k miles. The Explorer has an enclosed transmission which is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of almost $3,000.
Another common problem for the 2002-2005 Explorer is wheel bearing failure at around 90k miles, with a typical repair bill of $500 to $1000 depending on how many wheel bearings failed.
Adding insult to injury, the 2002-2005 Explorer also has a massive problem with the rear panel cracking. While it's a minor annoyance compared to transmission failure, ironically the crack usually goes right through the Ford logo.
6.7
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $200
- Average Mileage:
- 47,850 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 6 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
windows / windshield problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Both backseat windows have a mind of their own and will not always go down or come back up. I once had a back window that would not go up for a days/maybe even week and I had to tape a gabage bag over it to keep the weather out. That was fun. Currently, I believe the one behind the driver side does not respond at all and the passenger side picks and chooses when it wants to open. Although I greatly frown upon opening it after the incident mentioned above. I did leave my sunroof open during a rain storm TWICE! (This was in 2010. I know, shame on me) And that resulting in me also having a sassy sunroof that decided it would open and close on its own without prompting at random times. Finally, I pulled the fuse for it which stopped the issue. I am mentioning this here because I am thinking that the water damage may possibly also have something to do with my backseat window issues...or not? Who knows.
- Cara I., Belle Vernon, PA, US