Overview & Reviews

Ford's AdvanceTrac electronic stability control that was previously available on V8 models only is now available on all models, except the XLS and XLS Sport and all AWD models. The NBX version now comes standard with the off-road package and "NBX" tailgate badging, and can be ordered with a moonroof. Limited and Eddie Bauer models get a quad bucket seating option when equipped with the third-row bench, which adds second-row buckets and a floor console. Family buyers of the 2004 Ford Explorer should note that the optional rear air conditioner no longer requires the purchase of the third-row seat. Finally, a tire-pressure monitoring system is now standard on XLS Sport and higher trim levels, and a rear cargo shade is optional on XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited models.

• Excellent ride and handling characteristics for a truck-based SUV, strong optional V8, comfortable cabin with user-friendly layout and seating for up to seven, good crash test scores.

• Dull cabin design with some low-grade materials, low resale value, confusing controls on highline models, lousy fuel economy.

User Reviews:

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  Better than your average SUV - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By Gang Green - August 19 - 12:36 am

  This is first American automobile purchase and so far I am very pleased. Did alot of research and comparison to the Highlander(Toyota), Pathfinder (Nissan) and Pilot(Honda). Liked a little bit of everything in each vehicles but not enough to purchase them. Then one day I decided to test drive the Explorer thinking there has to be something great that made it the top-selling SUV in 10 yrs. Well, I was genuinely surprised by the strong performance of the V8 engine, spacious interior, comfortable ride and great handling. Anyway, 5 months/7000 miles later its going great!! Better $$ bargain as well. The service (including oil change) is great too and it beats my Acura(ex-car) experience.

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  Brand new - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By arturopc - August 17 - 10:00 am

  Just bought it for my wife after an extensive research and test drives and she loves it.

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  2004 explorer - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By amet - August 17 - 10:00 am

  this is to me the best looking exterior of all trucks. it is great to drive and is not as bad on fuel as i had expected. if they had only put the f-150 interior inside. i love my truck so far and will probably keep it for a long time to come.

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  so far so good - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By sgtswife3kids - August 12 - 4:06 pm

  Sporty sturdy truck, rides like a car. My first Ford - didnt know what to expect, but we are loving it.

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  2004 Ford Explorer XLT - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By onthego - June 7 - 10:33 am

  This vehicle is as good looking as any other out there. The quality is good, better than Mountaineer, but the ride is not as good as it could be (maybe because of the ATV tires that it came with). The gas usage is less than the window sticker using 89 octane. Overall it is not a bad vehicle and I am not sorry I purchased it. Ford has a problem with rear view outside mirrors shaking when driving down highway, hard to see behind vehicle, especially on windy day.

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  Never Again - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By mcook30512 - June 2 - 4:51 pm

  40,000 miles and the transmission went. $3,900 to repair. I have been reading of too many similar occurrences with these vehicles so I would never consider buying another.

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  Not a bad SUV... - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By driver - May 31 - 5:05 pm

  I traded in my Mustang GT for an Explorer since I needed a bigger family car. At first we looked at the Escape but decided on the Explorer. We bought the truck in July and went on a family trip in Sept., drove over 4000 miles with no problems. I think though that I might be getting some problems with the tranny now, the truck has 23000 miles. Ill take it in and get the dealer to check it out, under warranty. Aside from that the truck drives/runs/works great. I love it, never will go back to a car... unless gas hits $10 gallon!

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  2nd explorer - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By slong - May 28 - 10:00 am

  I put 189000 miles on my 96 explorer my daughter is still driving it.The new one has more interior comfort and more bells and whistles

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  Ford is this one for you - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By Brooklyn Dodgers - May 28 - 10:00 am

  Has a real good ride, could get better gas millage, sound proof.

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  EXPLORERS ARE BEST - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By ROBJR2057 - May 28 - 10:00 am

  THIS IS THE BEST VEHICLE I COULD EVER BUY NEVER A PROBLEM ALWAYS RELIABLE