2004 Ford Explorer XLS

VIN 1FMZU72E74UC33266

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2004 Ford Explorer XLS

VIN 1FMZU72E74UC33266

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NHTSA build data for 1FMZU72E74UC33266

Trim

XLS

Engine

4.0L · V6

Horsepower

210

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2004

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$3,100 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 15 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2004 Ford Explorer has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 15 MPG.

Rollover

★★★☆☆

3 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2004 Ford Explorer 4-DR.

4 recall campaigns on this model year

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

NHTSA campaign 06E049000
VISIBILITY

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN…

NHTSA campaign 07E104000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 09E025000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2004 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market firmed $818 in that span.

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Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$4,775
May 2026	$4,500
June 2026	$3,995
July 2026	$3,899
August 2026	$4,498
September 2026	$5,593

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As of September 13, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2004 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2004 Honda Pilot has the lowest median asking price ($4,725, 55 listings with photos) and the 2004 Toyota Highlander the highest ($6,300, 77 listings).

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2004 Ford Explorer

All trims · United States

$5,100

Comparison catalog median · 43 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$6,300

Median asking price · 77 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$5,000–$7,995

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Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2004 Ford Explorer All trims	$5,100	$3,995–$6,995	43
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$4,995	$3,995–$6,990	83
2004 GMC Envoy All trims	$4,995	$3,995–$6,388	46
2004 Jeep Liberty All trims	$4,995	$3,750–$5,995	41
2004 Honda Pilot All trims	$4,725	$3,499–$6,199	55
2004 Toyota Highlander All trims	$6,300	$5,000–$7,995	77

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