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2004 Ford Explorer Limited, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

Paint 1 of 8

Render shows the 2007 model

2004 Ford Explorer Limited

SUV · 210–239 hp · 15–16 mpg combined

Sticker from
$34,530Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

Which Explorer is right for you?

Seven trims, $26,600 to $34,530. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Six configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel or all-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic.

210–239hp4.0L six-cylinder / 4.6L eight-cylinder
254–282lb-ftTorque
15–16mpgCombined · 13–14 city · 18–20 highway
RWD / 4WD / AWD5-speed automatic
5Seats
44.5 cu ftCargo volume
4,304–4,469 lbsCurb weight
5,720–5,880 lbsGVWR
5,380–7,140 lbsMax towing
1,411–1,416 lbsMax payload

113 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Medium Parchment
  • Midnight Grey

4 factory paints

  • Red Fire Clearcoat Metallic
  • Ceramic White Tri-Coat Clearcoat Metallic
  • Black Clearcoat
  • Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2004 Explorer.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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