2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac power train problems

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Power Train complaints

15%

share of all complaints

37,500 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Have had 2 of these 2004 ford sport trac trucks. One which was flipped onto my driver side and totaled in an accident where I was hit doing 25mph down a back road whith a stop sign intersection, no airbags went off the only thing that saved me was my seat belt from worse injures. My current truck…”
filed May 9, 2017
“Began to notice transmission slipping about 4 months ago. Ford advised fluid change. Fluid change did not help. Problem is getting worse, now occurs daily. Mechanic says he cannot duplicate problem and no error codes show up when test is run. This problem is very common for this vehicle but the…”
filed Jan 29, 2011

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements. *tt
0645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Improperly formulated transmission fluid that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements. Customer satisfaction program 04b22. 5r55s/e & 5r44e transmission fluid additive. *tt supplement #1. *tt supplement…
04B22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 27, 2005
No 3rd gear, dtc p0733 (3rd gear incorrect ratio) and flashing tcil - vehicles built prior to 9/23/2004. *tt
05611 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2005
Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt
030508 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2005