2004 Ford Expedition recalls and problems
No recalls and 297 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford Expedition.
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2004 Ford Expedition recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
I was in a collision with another car. The brakes failed.\n Going over 3540 miles per hour, airbag and passenger side and drivers side neither one deployed.
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact recently purchased the vehicle and stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission hesitated before upshifting with the accelerator pedal depressed. Additionally, while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle rolled backwards when the accelerator…
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the turn signals, the hazard lights, and the cigarette lighter had become inoperable. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage…
Just bought this truck I have no idea what has or has not been resolved, very poor lighting I noticed and there's a click noise coming from? It just clicks and clicks and clicks. Thanks
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was unable to drive above 15 MPH because the vehicle became difficult to control. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was…
Expedition model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | 578 | 38 | 95 |
| 2002 | 2 | 340 | 19 | 69 |
| 2003 | 1 | 615 | 57 | 36 |
| 2004 | 0 | 297 | 49 | 15 |
| 2005 | 0 | 315 | 20 | 6 |
| 2006 | 2 | 299 | 19 | 6 |
| 2007 | 2 | 215 | 8 | 5 |
Across all years, the 2000 Expedition has the most complaints (890). All Ford Expedition years →
Questions
- Does the 2004 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Ford Expedition as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Expedition?
- Owners have filed 297 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (46 complaints), followed by electrical system (36).
- How many 2004 Ford Expedition complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 49 of 297 complaints report a crash and 15 a fire; 60 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 15, 2026.