2004 Ford Sport Trac: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Sport Trac years.
One of the Ford Sport Trac years to avoid. All Sport Trac years
1,408 owner complaints, most about power train. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2004 Sport Trac?The 2004 Ford Sport Trac has 1408 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and structure.
Safety record for the 2004 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Ford Sport Trac vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sport Trac years only. How we score it
Is 2004 a good year for the Sport Trac?
Across the 8 Sport Trac model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (2009) to 3,622 (2002). With 1,408 complaints, the 2004 Sport Trac sits above the model's median of 568.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2004 Sport Trac
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 06E056000CERTAIN 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 TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
exterior lighting
Campaign 06E026000CERTAIN 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 EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sport Trac. See the full Sport Trac owner picture and every model year.
Other Sport Trac model years
Compare every Sport Trac year side by side to see how 2004 ranks against the rest.
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