2004 Ford Expedition Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 296 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Buyer Beware — 2004 Ford Expedition
The 2004 Ford Expedition shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
296
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
48
Crashes + Injuries
15 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2004 Ford Expedition (4)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
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Most Common Problems — 2004 Ford Expedition
Based on 296 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2004 Ford Expedition
Is the 2004 Ford Expedition reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2004 Ford Expedition has 4 recalls and 296 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2004 Ford Expedition have?
The 2004 Ford Expedition has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Expedition?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2004 Ford Expedition are: Air Bags, Service Brakes, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2004 Ford Expedition safe to buy?
The 2004 Ford Expedition has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Expedition should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Ford Expedition.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update.
For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
NHTSA.gov/recalls.