2004 Ford Expedition body & structure problems
25 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2004 Ford Expedition, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the body & structure complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The 2004 ford expedition is built too low to safely take off road. Because of its lack of clearance ford installed skid plates to protect the exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, etc. The skid plates collect leaf litter which accumulates right next to very hot components. This is a fire hazard. It is difficult to keep the skid plates litter free because of the many angles and tight spaces. The litter does not blow out once back on the highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side rear frame rail section had rusted through and separated. The dealer also diagnosed that the wheel bearing and hub assembly needed to be replaced as well.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Ford Expedition
- Engine 54 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Brakes 44 complaints
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Tires 27 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints