2004 Ford Expedition problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (22) · Engine (17) · Vehicle Speed Control (16)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
227 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (91)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 2024-07-24 · TSB 24-2188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 22-2219 to update the parts list and service procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel a
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Power Train 2022-06-21 · TSB 22-2219 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedure
Wheels 2020-10-16 · TSB 20-2307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 vehicles equipped with tod transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedur
Structure 2020-07-13 · TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. some 2000 and newer ford/lincoln/mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is
Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is recommended. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition
Showing the 6 most recent of 91 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-15 · Steering · 💥 crash“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.…”
2026-03-05 · Power Train“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 pedal was depressed before res…”
2025-03-06 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems“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 was unknown.…”
2023-01-14 · Exterior Lighting“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…”
2022-11-21 · Structure:frame And Members · 110,665 mi“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 illuminated. the contact had taken…”
2022-10-11 · Engine · 127,708 mi“the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. the contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle shut down completely, and the warning messages indicated check gage and check service engine. the contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileag…”
2022-05-20 · Engine · 87,000 mi“the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. the contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking. the contact stated that one spark plug exploded and then another spark plug exploded and went through the cylinder head. the contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
2022-01-25 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“electrical fire today. vehicle was parked outside garage. a clicking noise was heard and noticed the mirror was trying to move/click and car was filled with smoke. mirror switches didn't work when tried. knocked mirror off and fire stopped. wiring harness around the emergency brake area melted. fire melted a hole in the dash corner by windshie…”
2021-08-18 · Power Train“unknown, transmition left me stranded on busy highway. managed to get it moved off the road before being hit. after getting it home and not driving for a period of time it can be started and moved with no issue. drive to town no problem parked it to take care of some business and when i went to leave i couldn't back out of the parking place. got i…”
2021-07-19 · Engine · 216,000 mi“the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power without warning and the steering wheel became difficult to steer on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be replicated. the throttle was replaced however, the failure re…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.