Check a VIN

2004 Ford Expedition tires problems

26 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 42,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
26
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
42,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
    5
  • Tread/belt
    3
  • Sidewall
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Ford Expedition tires problems in other years

19932000200520102024

Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Ford Expedition tires

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Tire blowout 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 Ford Expedition owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 6, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · MD

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the turn signals, the hazard lights, and the cigarette lighter had become inoperable. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 11, 2012 · Tires · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition equipped with b.f. Goodrich tires, size: 265/75r17. The contact stated that there was a bubble protruding from the sidewall and into the tread area of the tire, causing the tire to delaminate. The contact reported the failure to the store where he bought them and they instructed him to bring them back.

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Tires · 75,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition equipped with cooper definity dakota a/t tires, size 265/70r17 (na). While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle began to lose control and veered off the road. The contact pulled over and noticed all of the tread on the driver side rear tire was missing. A spare tire was installed on the vehicle. The tire was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 75,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2010 · Tires · 84,234 miles · FL

The tire tread is starting to detach from the tire's carcass in a 6 inch section of the tire. The other three tires are showing signs of detatchment, like cracking at the edges of the tires. Updated 09/29/10. *lj

Filed Dec 16, 2009 · Suspension, Tires · 82,189 miles · VA

Perform four wheel alignment. Now I'm told that the front end bars are bent and the camber out of spec. Had truck for three years and only repair is from beer hit right front. Dealer tell me that it from pot holds in the street.

Filed Aug 13, 2009 · Tires · 35,300 miles · CA

In the afternoon of saturday august 8, 2009 the tire warning light in my 2004 expedition came on. Later I inspected the vehicle and noticed a tear in the front passenger side tire. The tear was about 1/2" to 3/4" long at about where the steel belt meets the tire wall. Monday august 10, 2009 as I was travel south bound on I 15 about 3 miles south of temescal canyon exit. I heard and felt the tire blow. I was able to pull over. The entire steel belt tread from wall to wall had torn off and there were two lacerations, completely through the tire, about 5" apart running from the rim to the tread. I will replace the tire.

Filed Feb 9, 2009 · Tires · 47,000 miles · FL · crash · 3 injuries

1. We were driving to go on vacation on I-95 in georgia when the car became out of control we spun and hit a guard rail before we came to a stop. The car had to be towed. There was over 6500.00 in damage to my vehicle. The insurance paid for 3 tires but not the one that caused the accident.

Filed Dec 16, 2008 · Tires · GA · 2 injuries

There is notice of these tires they just blow out, causing your back injury.

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Tires · 32,000 miles · NJ

My ford expedition has 32k miles on it the tires have approximately 3/8" or more than half of their tread life left. The passengers side rear has a large crack about 1" from the rim. The remaining tires are all dry rotten near the tread. I feel these tires are unsafe and want to replace them immediately.

Filed Aug 7, 2008 · Tires · 47,000 miles · AZ · crash · 4 injuries

We were driving with continental tires (p265/70r17113s) on an arizona highway when our rear right tire separated. Our vehicle immediately veered to the left and went up a guardrail with a 30' drop below. Our vehicle (ford expedition) flipped 360 degrees, landing on its passenger side. The vehicle was well maintained. The tires had sufficient tread. The authorities on site took pictures of the tread separation and recommended reporting this as the tire appeared to be defective.

Questions about the 2004 Ford Expedition tires

Does the 2004 Ford Expedition have tires problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Ford Expedition, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Ford Expedition tires problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 42,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford Expedition tires?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Expedition have bad tires?

The Ford Expedition model years with the most tires complaints are 1999 (184 complaints), 2000 (171 complaints) and 2001 (59 complaints).

Other 2004 Ford Expedition problems

Engine 55Airbags 46Brakes 43Electrical 36Transmission 27Body 24Fuel system 23Acceleration 21Visibility 15Steering 14Suspension 11Seat belts 5Seats 5Lights 3Wheels 3Driver assistance 2

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used 2004 Ford Expedition?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history