Used 2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Loved it at first, but disappointed with the poor quality
arizonapants, Phoenix, AZ, 05/11/2012
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
37 of 43 people found this review helpful
When I first got this vehicle, I really liked it. After 8 years and 85,000 miles, I am ready to move on. Too many small problems like the visors that keep breaking, the cracked plastic on the back hatch, and a couple expensive repairs that should not have been necessary. I take good care of my vehicles and do all the maintenance. It's just some poor build quality starting to show through. Almost every 2004 Explorer has had these same problems and Ford will not acknowledge them nor address them. It's too bad because other than these annoyances it really is a nice vehicle.
2004 Explorer Eddie Bauer
mhlohaus, 03/30/2004
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great Truck so far. We upgraded from the Escape. Another Great SUV. FOrd owns the market on SUVs. I used to like the Jeeps but not any more.
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I Like It
mdmcdougall, 03/18/2004
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the fourth Ford that i have owned and i am enjoying this one the best. i love its towing capacity, its snow capability, and its great looks.
How long should plastic last?
rks, 02/24/2010
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We have had overall good luck with our Explorer. The major problem is that many plastic parts have failed which require costly fixes. Both plastic anchors on the right and left sun visors broke which resulted in the complete replacement of the visors. The plastic lift ring on the floor cover broke which required a whole new cover. The most annoying piece of plastic that has broken twice ($350) has been the plastic panel just below the rear window. I have noted that many Explorers are driving with this piece broken. Ford has a "policy" not to replace them which leads me to believe that Ford is not living up to its reputation as customer friendly.
Gas Hog, but fun!
RKMIII, 05/25/2004
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Had a 2002 with a V6...no pickup whatsoever...but it got 20-22 mpg on the highway. The V8 has lots of pep, but 16mpg highway...