Photos
Videos
360
Fuel economy: 14 city/20 hwy mpg
True Cost to Own®:
Not available
What Edmunds Says
A functional interior, ample passenger space, strong powertrain and a well-controlled ride all contribute to the 2004 Ford Explorer's well-deserved reputation as a practical midsize SUV with few faults.
Pros
Excellent ride and handling characteristics for a truck-based SUV, strong optional V8, comfortable cabin with user-friendly layout and seating for up to seven, good crash test scores.
Cons
Dull cabin design with some low-grade materials, low resale value, confusing controls on highline models, lousy fuel economy.
Read full review
Use the Edmunds Pricing System to help you get the best deal:
XLS
- 4.0L V6 flex-fuel engine
- Automatic transmission
- Up to 14 cty/20 hwy mpg
- All-wheel drive
- 4-wheel drive
View All Features & Specs
Used TMV from $7,723
APPRAISE YOUR CAR
submodelindex:0,make:Ford, submodel:Explorer, year:2004, trim.trimName:XLS, zip:nozip
XLS Sport
- 4.0L V6 flex-fuel engine
- Automatic transmission
- Up to 14 cty/20 hwy mpg
- All-wheel drive
- 4-wheel drive
View All Features & Specs
Used TMV from $7,984
APPRAISE YOUR CAR
submodelindex:1,make:Ford, submodel:Explorer, year:2004, trim.trimName:XLS Sport, zip:nozip
XLT
- 4.6L V8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Up to 14 cty/20 hwy mpg
- All-wheel drive
- 4-wheel drive
- Stability Control (Optional)
- Third row seats (Optional)
- Traction Control (Optional)
- DVD player (Optional)
View All Features & Specs
Used TMV from $8,391
APPRAISE YOUR CAR
submodelindex:2,make:Ford, submodel:Explorer, year:2004, trim.trimName:XLT, zip:nozip
XLT Sport
- 4.6L V8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Up to 14 cty/20 hwy mpg
- All-wheel drive
- 4-wheel drive
- Stability Control (Optional)
- Third row seats (Optional)
- Traction Control (Optional)
- DVD player (Optional)
View All Features & Specs
Used TMV from $8,678
APPRAISE YOUR CAR
submodelindex:3,make:Ford, submodel:Explorer, year:2004, trim.trimName:XLT Sport, zip:nozip
NBX
- 4.6L V8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Up to 14 cty/19 hwy mpg
- 4-wheel drive
- Stability Control (Optional)
- Third row seats (Optional)
- Traction Control (Optional)
View All Features & Specs
Used TMV from $9,371
APPRAISE YOUR CAR
submodelindex:4,make:Ford, submodel:Explorer, year:2004, trim.trimName:NBX, zip:nozip
Eddie Bauer
- 4.0L V6 flex-fuel engine
- Automatic transmission
- Up to 14 cty/20 hwy mpg
- All-wheel drive
- 4-wheel drive
- Stability Control (Optional)
- Third row seats (Optional)
- Traction Control (Optional)
- DVD player (Optional)
View All Features & Specs
Used TMV from $9,726
APPRAISE YOUR CAR
submodelindex:5,make:Ford, submodel:Explorer, year:2004, trim.trimName:Eddie Bauer, zip:nozip
Limited
- 4.6L V8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Up to 14 cty/20 hwy mpg
- All-wheel drive
- 4-wheel drive
- Stability Control (Optional)
- Third row seats (Optional)
- Traction Control (Optional)
- DVD player (Optional)
View All Features & Specs
Used TMV from $9,927
APPRAISE YOUR CAR
submodelindex:6,make:Ford, submodel:Explorer, year:2004, trim.trimName:Limited, zip:nozip
What's New for 2004
Ford's AdvanceTrac electronic stability control that was previously available on V8 models only is now available on all models, except the XLS and XLS Sport and all AWD models. The NBX version now comes standard with the off-road package and "NBX" tailgate badging, and can be ordered with a moonroof. Limited and Eddie Bauer models get a quad bucket seating option when equipped with the third-row bench, which adds second-row buckets and a floor console. Family buyers of the 2004 Ford Explorer should note that the optional rear air conditioner no longer requires the purchase of the third-row seat. Finally, a tire-pressure monitoring system is now standard on XLS Sport and higher trim levels, and a rear cargo shade is optional on XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited models.