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Owner report · 2004 model year

2004 Ford Expedition

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2004 Ford Expedition
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 55 of 297 complaints (19%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 615 in 2003 to 297 in 2004.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
297
Recall campaigns
4
EPA fuel cost per year
$4,150–$4,800
Combined MPG
13–15

Complaints by model year

  1. 3402002
  2. 6152003
  3. 2972004
  4. 3152005
  5. 2992006

Where owners report problems

  1. Engine55 (19%)
  2. Airbags & Restraints49 (16%)
  3. Brakes44 (15%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires39 (13%)
  5. Electrical36 (12%)
  6. Body, Seats & Latches29 (10%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2004: 2 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20022003200420052006vs. 2004 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)3,900–4,8004,4504,150–4,8004,4504,450
Combined MPG13–161413–151414
City / Highway MPG11–14 / 15–1912–13 / 16–1812–14 / 16–1813 / 17–1812 / 16–17
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)555–684635592–684635635
Complaints filed340615297315299Not compared
Recalls issued46456Not compared
Crash-involved complaints1957492019Not compared
Fire-involved complaints69361566Not compared
Injuries reported2770602024Not compared
Deaths reported23103Not compared
Configurations compared22211

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Ford Expedition have?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Ford Expedition?

Engine: 55 of 297 NHTSA complaints (19%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Ford Expedition get?

EPA rates it 13–15 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Ford Expedition?

EPA estimates $4,150–$4,800 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd84.6LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD14 mpg (high)18 mpg (high)15 mpg (high)$4,150 (low)592 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic 4-spd85.4LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD12 mpg (low)16 mpg (low)14 mpg$4,450635 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic 4-spd84.6L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD12 mpg (low)17 mpg14 mpg$4,450635 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic 4-spd85.4L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD12 mpg (low)16 mpg (low)13 mpg (low)$4,800 (high)684 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine550710
Transmission & Drivetrain271000
Fuel System230000
Electrical361210
Brakes4410240
Steering143020
Suspension, Wheels & Tires392190
Airbags & Restraints49301461
Driver Assistance & Speed Control215300
Body, Seats & Latches291030
Visibility & Lighting180000
Other161010

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (4)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 09E012000 · Apr 7, 2009

    Defect
    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
    Consequence
    DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 06E064000 · Jul 17, 2006

    Defect
    CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
    Consequence
    LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 06E026000 · Mar 23, 2006

    Defect
    CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
    Consequence
    WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
    Remedy
    PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Campaign 06E023000 · Mar 13, 2006

    Defect
    CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
    Consequence
    WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.