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4.7
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Ed O.
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
07/27/2017
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Maintenance

I've owned one of the first three generations of Ford Explorers', 1991,1995 *2004. The best 1995. The worst 2004. A/C, control unit totally replaced. A/C* is weak for the air space to cool here in Oklahoma. Deforst has been patched to work. Lucky this is a spare vehicle. Electric windows the back two have quite working and passenger is questionable. The driver window has been repaired.
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LEO A.
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/12/2020
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Bad vintage.

It can be fixed but it will cost $$$$ Throw lots of money into it. Make sure the transmission has had all the upgrades to it. or throw about 5 grand into it. Rear-end throw about 2 grand. Hubs and bearings 1600. and much much more. This was a one owner car before I bought it. It had great service records, all done by the dealer. Ford built a piece of crap during that period. Throw enough money at it and you'll love. it.
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Diane G.
2004 Ford Explorer
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
09/29/2016

2004 - 2016 FORD

This is my 2nd Explorer. My 1st was in 1998-2004. It was totaled in a terrible accident. It saved my life. I depend on this Explorer 2004-2016 and Mastertek Auto Repair makes that happen.
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Ed P.
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/29/2017
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2004 Ford Explorer

Bought as a daily driver for work. It has been a very dependable vehicle even though it has 160,000 plus miles. Looks nice, drive good.
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DAVID W.
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/15/2018
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Love the vehicle

My wife and I were living in California and we were traveling to Oklahoma and Arkansas to visit family and friends for Christmas 2005 and we were looking to rent a Ford Escape to transport all the Christmas gifts with us. We checked the local Ford dealership to see what an Escape looked like and while there we were approached by a salesman. Conversation led to what we were looking for and he then told us that a Ford Explorer V8 had recently come onto the lot and was still not priced. To cut a story short, we bought the vehicle and it had been agreat car for driving in the snow over the Sierra mountains to and from Reno, Nevada and for towing a trailer across from California.
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DAVID W.
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/10/2019
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2004 Ford Explorer V8

I have owned this vehicle since late 2005 and it has been a great vehicle to drive. After we moved from California to Arkansas I initially took it to a local Ford dealership for service but I found that the prices were getting outrageous. I was complaining to my insurance agent at AAA and he suggested thata I try The Kar Shop as they are AAA approved. Been going there ever since. I still get letters or cards from the Ford dealership asking me to contact them as they would like to purchase my vehicle and I am really trying very hard to be polite to them when I say no but they still keep on at me. The only problem I have is that it will be difficult to replace because I do not like the new Explorer
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Diane G.
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/11/2019
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2004 Explorer

2004 - 2019 only one major repair in 15 yrs. Starts all seasons . Performs well in all seasons. Dependable and easy to drive. Great Ford comfort in the seats. This 2004 replaced my first Explorer ,1998- 2004, totaled in a severe accident, in which I believe I survived because I was driving an Explorer.
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BERNIE C.
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
07/09/2020
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Good family vehicle over the last 11 years

Has been a very good and versatile vehicle for my family, driven mostly by my wife. No major mechanical problems, other than normal " wear and tear". Overall satisfaction with this vehicle would be in the "9-10" range. You can't argue with 11 years of good service from a machine, other than some rather expected hiccups.
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Rufus L.
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/26/2021
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Solid suv

I bought it used and after much work it has served me well. Quite roomy and seats 6-7. Ford could improve heat blend door w metal gears not easily breakable plastic. Other stuff has been regular maintenance.
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FLOYD K.
2004 Ford Explorer
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/16/2015

My 2004 Explorer Limited.

This vehicle has been a great car/truck for me these eleven years. It has only one weakness and that is wheel bearings. I never have replaced wheel bearings on any car I have owned including 4 other Explorers except this one. I do believe that the ones used on this vehicle are Chinese made junk. The replacements have also been of the same quality. So this last replacement I insisted on American made and paid more. We will see if that helps. Floyd
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DAVE K.
2004 Ford Explorer
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/14/2015

2004 Ford explorer

I love my Ford Explorer. It gives me the convenience of owning a truck using my tow package and trailer combined with the abiility to haul my grandkids around comfortably and safely. I have very few mechanical problems and I would buy Ford again.
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FLOYD K.
2004 Ford Explorer
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/17/2015

2004 Limited Explorer

Still rides very well even after 170K. Has been a great vehicle for all I have asked of it. Durable, Good looking, comfortable ride, and a pleasure to own.
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Jeff M.
2004 Ford Explorer
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/19/2016

The 2004 Ford Explorer has been my best ever vehicle.

I have been from Maine to Florida and from Nashville to Lake Superiour in my 2004 Ford Explorer, I have made many ice-ey and snowy trips from work to home and back over the last eleven winters. My biggest regret concerning my Explorer is the Maryland road salt that keeps eating at it.
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NC
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NORMAN C.
2004 Ford Explorer
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/22/2016

I Love This Car!

I bought my 2004 Explorer almost new in 2005. I have owned it for over eleven years, and I have had no major problems with this vehicle. In fact it's given me years of great service and lots of pleasant memories with my niece and nephew as I spoiled them rotten. With one exception I have driven nothing but Ford products my entire driving life (My first car was a 1958 Ford Fairlane) . Congratulations to Ford for making such a quality product !
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NC
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NORMAN C.
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/03/2017
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My 2004 Explorer

I bought my Explorer almost new, and have had it going on twelve years. This is the longest I have ever owned a car; Thanks for making a quality product.
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MELISSA K.
2004 Ford Explorer
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/11/2017

Explorer

My explorer has always been good to me, I can't wait until I am able to get the brand new one
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Walt D. G.
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/27/2017
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Love it.

This is a reliable, low maintenance vehicle for us.
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WES ..
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/03/2017
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Love my Explorer!

I've had my Explorer since 2009, nothing but great things to say about it!! I've traveled so much these past few years and I'm happy to have gone those miles in my Ford.
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Maria T.
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/22/2017
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Ford Explorer

Love this SUV
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NORMAN C.
2004 Ford Explorer
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/03/2018
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I Love This Car!

I've had this car for twelve years with very few problems. The transmission is starting to give me some trouble, though ; Not looking forward to the repair.
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