2004 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 L V6 Limited Review | Camerons Car Reviews

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Powertrain Options: 4.0 L V6 or a 4.6 L V8 with a 5-Speed Automatic 4x2 or 4x4
Engine & Performance
BASE ENGINE SIZE 4.0 L
CAM TYPE Single overhead cam (SOHC)
CYLINDERS V6
VALVES 12
TORQUE 254 ft-lbs. @ 3700 rpm
HORSEPOWER 210 hp @ 5100 rpm
TURNING CIRCLE 36.8 ft.
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Weights and Capacities
MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY** 5780 lbs. MAXIMUM PAYLOAD** 1416 lbs.
GROSS WEIGHT 5720 lbs.
DRAG COEFFICIENT .41 Cd
CURB WEIGHT 4304 lbs.
ANGLE OF APPROACH 31 degrees
ANGLE OF DEPARTURE 23.6 degrees
CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 44.5 cu.ft.
MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY 81.7 cu.ft.
Fuel
FUEL TYPE Flex-fuel (FFV)
FUEL TYPE Flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 22.5 gal.
RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY) 315.0/450.0 mi.
EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY) 14/20 mpg
Competitors: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota 4Runner

[@perrygimlet2403]

I have a n 04 explorer w 154440 mi on it, and it just made a "clanking noise" and died on me , and cost me 76 dollars to get towed home ,and now proudly sits in my driveway like a brick!!

[@eekwhodat5999]

This is a real Explorer...body on frame, rear (or 4) wheel drive. But I admit, I'm biased...grew up in the 90s when these things were all the rage. I remember a '95 Explorer Limited stickered for around $40,000. Seemed insane at the time

[@aidenraya2952]

eekwhodat now you can get a 2004 for less than 3k.

[@mercury0214]

Joe Bon that’s great man the transmission is the only weak link

[@barksinternally4175]

There’s so much hate for this car but mine has 133k miles and it’s still powering on strong. I have done a couple 1000+ road trips in it and it cruises fine and hasn’t had any engine issues yet. Transmission is finicky but at the end of the day mine hasn’t completely broken, only acted funny. In all honesty I only hate the crappy gas mileage but the rest of the car is great for me.

[@tootone2357]

I got the v8 no problem just have parking problems

[@TheKillerace900]

my mom has the 2003 expedition , good car! still working

[@jeepguy95]

Yay, a used car review!!! Cameron, keep it up with those used car reviews, I enjoy seeing a mix of old and new stuff on your channel! (:

[@ianwilliams5373]

My 2004 Explorer has 141000 miles and only have an exhaust leak that was fixed easily to be honest I don’t have the issues that people say they do and I use it to go mudding or just fuck around honestly not as bad as people say

[@franklinhanbelt5517]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VIDEO! There are no other KZbinrs who review cars like this. I'm telling all my friends to sub to you man! Keep making them!!!!

[@chrisford6973]

Have a 2004 ford explorer 4x4. With 222000 miles with the 4.0 v6 and still goin strong

[@louiswhetsell1144]

I'm looking at a 2004 limited now with 136000 miles on it they asking 4k obo are they reliable

[@coureurdebois]

brings back memories of my 99 explorer

[@tedbundy3729]

My 2004 Explorer has only 51,000 miles. You forgot to mention the ever present crack that runs through the ford emblem on the tailgate that affects 90% of the explorers.

[@jetta.josh4]

Ted Bundy mine has it too.

[@Aman-rp7yj]

Ted Bundy mine has it also

[@maxwellbloomfield9219]

that's funny I got one 2

[@TheSPAZZANATER]

im running past 185,000 miles. mine is still fine but how does it happen?

[@barksinternally4175]

TheSPAZZANATER just a shoddy piece of tailgate. That whole back is actually pretty flimsy it’s just the emblem creates issues.

[@hotdogs5265]

These years of the 4.0 did not have timing issues. I believe those where the pre 2002 and rangers

[@breadmangamer9996]

I absolutely love the my 04 explorer. Paid 700 for it and about 300 in repairs. Looks and drives brand new.

[@Dee__money__123]

I love my 03 ford xlt. W/ 88k miles on it. It’s my forever car

[@SMITPGG1997]

Nice Review Of 2004 Ford Explorer. 😀

[@spiritualphenomenon2413]

Thanks cam

[@keltechindustries20901]

Great video bro!!

[@shortquick7564]

100% sure the timing chain or chains are bad in that

[@jetta.josh4]

I've got an 04 XLS. This video males me want to sell mine and get this trim considering how cheap they are now.

[@kingjlinza]

These are cheap for one main reason, the transmissions. The transmissions are known to be problematic, which is kind of a shame because I love the looks of it and the engines are solid (I have a 2010 Explorer Sport Trac with the same 4.0 L V6 that this particular Explorer is equipped with and I can say that it’s a good engine, the 4.6 L V8 one of Ford’s best engines).

[@jetta.josh4]

Typical Auto Guy I don’t have it anymore, but I never had any transmission problems. Damn I miss it some days. That V6 roared in higher RPMs.

[@trca101]

@@kingjlinza What symptoms could one look for when buying one of these now regarding the transmissions ???

[@lonniegrant8585]

Love my 2004 xlt exsployer

[@marcorodriguez904]

he left his keys in the trunk lmao

[@DanielPerez-ee3wp]

Is there a rear parking assist bottom for this model? Where is it located?

[@chrisford6973]

It eather has a tinchener pully bad or the timing chain tinchener are bad

[@CoberRuger]

On my 1996 Explorer the driver's seat has NO TEARS, no holes

[@damilolaakanni]

Speaking of competition, the highlander was physically smaller than these, and this was more of a Dodge Durango and Chevy trailblazer competitor than any other. American brands, made in the US, unlike the Highlander and 4runner which were both built in Japan. And Toyota intended for the Highlander to be a cheaper, on road focused alternative to the 4runner, which explains why the majority were front wheel drive with the Camry's 2.4 4 cylinder engine.

[@___ordietrying]

I didn’t know Kip from Napoleon dynamite did car reviews

[@teeheeteeheeish]

Your mom does car reviews

[@babemagnet6992]

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA BRUUUHH

[@arandompersonontheinternet2923]

Nathan that was terrible

[@teeheeteeheeish]

No nO it’s from the movie numnuts

[@TJC450]

This is my fave generation. ALSO IT DOESN'T HAVE A TAN BOTTOM!!! Everyone modern ford I see I swear has a two tone paint job with a tan bottom.

[@CameronsCarReviews]

They dont do that anymore most tan bottoms were on the Eddie Bauer Editions but they dont make eddie bauers anymore

[@TJC450]

+Camerons Car Reviews I recently was in ocean city and saw some newer fords even saw a new aluminum f150 with a tan bottom. Trust me it's still a thing!!

[@CameronsCarReviews]

+TJC450 oh ya f-150s still have it but it used to be on all of their SUVs and minivans

[@TJC450]

+Camerons Car Reviews yeah it was nuts. Glad it's not as popular anymore. Now it's all black plastic cladding that fades so quickly.

[@cmcc0408]

We bought a 2004 new V6 and EVERY THING went wrong as soon as the warranty went the power steering, the tranny, the fuel pump, and a lot more it sucked... It's funny how one bad thing can ruin a brands image for you

[@coureurdebois]

i had a 99 explorer and it had so many issues as well

[@cmcc0408]

+justin bouche we then bought a trailblazer with the same kind of options ya know mid level, 6cyl, 3rd row and we have had such a better time last time I checked it had 195,000mi we use it as our toe vehicle

[@coureurdebois]

oh no, you're gonna start a chevy vs ford thread ahaha, i can hear the ford fanboys swarming in xD i really wish chevy would bring back the trailblazer : / such a good SUV

[@cmcc0408]

+justin bouche righttt! Imagine if they made another TB SS with the Z06 V8 sweet Jesus

[@coureurdebois]

well, i know its not a mid sized SUV but supposedly the escalade will likely get the Z06's LT4 which will be bad ass. i would be happy with a mid sized SUV with the LT1 (460 HP)

[@1966human]

Need to watch out for blown head gaskets on these, look at the coolant reservoir

[@godfatherNYC]

Dude, *_please_* get to the *rear* and *profile* shots earlier! You could have shown both before the video reached 1:45 if you had just edited them in.

[@Breazy714]

Where is the aux port?

[@Ahleeyuh]

There Isn't One. This Was A Time Where iPods Were Really Just Coming Into Play. A Lot Of People Still Listened To CD's, There Was No Need For Aux Jacks & Bluetooth Then. If You Buy An Aftermarket Radio For This Truck, Then You Can Get Your Aux.

[@ramonhernandez-lf4bg]

por que suena la barra estabilizadora

[@bugayev]

Cambiele los bujes

[@josbinyoface6276]

🤔 When you show a car make sure it @ least looks and sounds good. What's the rattle in the motor about. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sson386]

I have a 2004 explorer xlt with 212k miles on it. The tranny has an issue where it slips between 2nd and 3rd gear, and it guzzles gas like a motherfucker. But I still love the car and would still purchase another explorer once I drive this one into the ground.

[@charlesrob3969]

Same here. 217k miles though.

[@mrkadinger4151]

Lol my transmission does the same thing. Still love it though

[@sson386]

Update: now approaching 240k and still running strong. Replaced a solenoid in the transmission and now the slipping issue has disappeared. I actually managed to drive this beast from Boston MA all the way down to Phoenix AZ and also visited San Diego. Im hoping I can keep it going till it gets to 300k.

[@trca101]

@@sson386 Do you know if the solenoid replacement is a common cure to this transmission issue? How much did it cost to replace? What a great journey... I hope to buy one of these and make some journies like this.

[@sson386]

@@trca101 it's one of them. The other is servo rod that's between 3rd and 4th gear. As for the solenoid, the part itself cost 200 dollars then another 400 for labor, so that's entirely dependent on your mechanic. The trip was definitely amazing, I highly recommend taking one if the opportunity ever arises.

[@matthewdvorsky2264]

Notification squad where u at??

[@NBAHighlightsNBAHighlights]

No lol

[@gen-zeke-8571]

At the word, "However", I felt ill.

[@wintergachatube3664]

To be I think the ford expedition is better...

[@AbdourahamJallow-zn2lk]

Haas.

[@mr.2cents.846]

No test drive? Cheap.

[@chrisford6973]

I'm sounds like u have a ticking noise . Lol

[@TheSpade83]

That motor sounds clacky

[@shashankp350]

Too bad

[@shelleykinder]

He lied the Ford Explorer that he has went from 2002-2010

[@CameronsCarReviews]

No this generation lasted from 2002-2005, the fourth generation was from 2006-2010

[@davidboudreau483]

Hello their, I want to tell you that this 3rd generation explorer here went from 2002-2005 so he did not lie about this vehicle year run. the 3rd generation explorer was definitely from 2002 to 2005 I know this for sure.

[@Ahleeyuh]

3rd Gen Went From 2002 - 2005. 4th Gen Went From 2006 - 2010 . He's Very Correct.

[@shortquick7564]

100% sure the timing chain or chains are bad in that