2004 Ford Mountaineer
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
2 of 4 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing tailgate and hatchback/liftgate.
Electrical system
2 of 4 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.
Show complaint excerpts
I drive a 2004 Ford explorer xlt. This vehicle has stalled on my wife and I numerous different times with in the 14 months of owning the SUV. At one point we were almost in a accident with our 1 year daughter in the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-19
Visibility
1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
Contact stated: family had just come back from a four hour road trip after using cruise control. Husband was in car when it idled normally, but as soon as it was put in reverse it lurched backward very quickly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-04
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Ford Mountaineer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Ford Mountaineer reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Mountaineer?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Ford Mountaineer have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.