2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac covers the 4-door crew cab pickup with the 4.0L V6, a single overhead-cam, naturally aspirated engine that runs on gasoline or flex-fuel, in two trims, XLS and XLT. Fuel system procedures account for the flex-fuel capability, and the manual also supplies specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the 4.0L V6 itself and for the transmission, driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, body and electrical systems of this year's pickup.
Engines covered
- 4.0L V6 (245 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline or flex-fuel
Body styles covered
- 4-door crew cab pickup
Trims covered
- XLS
- XLT
Known issues on the 2004 Explorer Sport Trac. Two recalls are on federal record for the year. Aftermarket Purolator fuel filters sold for this truck had quick connectors that might not fully seat even when they felt connected, risking fuel spillage and fire, and replacement corner lamps and headlights from one supplier lacked amber side reflectors. Owners have filed 1,408 complaints with NHTSA, the power train accounting for 440, structure for 373 and visibility for 93. Fuel line quick connector procedures, transmission diagnostics and body structure repairs are covered in the manual with specifications and torque values.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT E
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE
NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT
NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY -- SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT
STEERING SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS - 4.0L ENGINE. *TT
NO 3RD GEAR, DTC P0733 (3RD GEAR INCORRECT RATIO) AND FLASHING TCIL - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/23/2004. *TT
FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO RICH OR LEAN). *TT
IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR. *SC
Showing the 8 most recent of 28 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. THE RECIRCULATION BALL AND
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. THE RECIRCULATION BALL AND
Showing the 2 most serious of 1408 complaints filed with NHTSA.
