2004 Ford Expedition engine and engine cooling problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Ford Expedition — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition eddie bauer edition. The contact was driving 45 mph when the engine fail safe warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unavailable…”
filed May 4, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. The contact stated that the number three spark plug blew out of the head gasket. The spark plug ripped the treads in the slot where the spark plug was located. The contact spoke with the dealer and was told that the failure was a common issue. The…”
filed Apr 23, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Expedition | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Expedition | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Expedition | 31 | 7% |
| 2018 Expedition | 25 | 7% |
| 2017 Expedition | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Expedition | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Expedition | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 Expedition | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford Expedition
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.