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:

Showing 31 through 40 of 359.00

• 

  nice - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By dawg - October 24 - 10:00 am

  i like it, it great on the highway & in the city. You can see everything in this suv. It makes you feel safe.

• 

  Trans Problems - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By kblock108 - March 1 - 10:00 am

  At 5500 miles, I had my automatic trans replaced and the vehicle still does not run correct. Person Ford continues to tell me that it shifts rough because it is a computer aided trans. Ford has not stood behind their product and I have taken Ford off my list of future vehicles!

• 

  Issues - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By Bobhc2 - July 31 - 10:00 am

  I find that my SUV rides nice when the tire pressure is checked atleast once a week. I agree with the interior being cheep. My interior rattles and shakes I have a window on the drivers side that rattles loosely and according to the dealer there is nothing wrong. Also my rear glass door latch was defective where is was loose shaking when hitting bumps the dealer again said it was fine,but I requested the latch be changed and the noise stopped. I also found that it hesitated a few times almost stalling on cool mornings.

• 

  Remorseful - 2004 Ford Explorer
  By chilidog - March 13 - 10:00 am

  Features, style and price is impressive with other comparable vehicles however the GAS MILEAGE IS HORRIBLE. We will be trading this in very very soon. I had Jeep Gr Cherokee for years and I got tremendously better mpg.