Example carMechanic for a 2004 Ford Explorer
Mechanic for the 2004 Ford Explorer: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 Ford Explorer for mechanic
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2004 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 1,408 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (490), structure (459) and visibility (103). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Explorer
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 2004 Ford Explorer, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
Details the shop needs
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. If you have the service history of your Explorer, have it ready for the shop. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The 4.0L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with all-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
A car meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Talking to the shop
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Car care, briefly
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Still deciding?
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request mechanic
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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