2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — the 4.0L V6 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2004
Engines
4.0L V6 — SOHC
TrimsXLS Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
Other 2004 Explorer Sport Trac variantsExplorer →
Federal record2 recalls · 108 complaints · 28 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2004 Explorer Sport Trac manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 175
  • General Information 1,694
  • Accessories & Equipment 709
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 188
  • Body & Frame 311
  • Maintenance 73
  • Brakes 234
  • Restraints 363
  • Drivelines & Axles 189
  • Steering 124
  • Electrical 475
  • Suspension 134
  • Engine Mechanical 290
  • Transmission 249
  • Engine Performance 303
  • Oil Pressure 15

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2004 Explorer Sport Trac

  1. Exterior Lighting · 06E026000
    Certain 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 e.
  2. Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E056000
    Certain 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.

Owners have filed 108 complaints and Ford has issued 28 technical service bulletins for the 2004 Explorer Sport Trac. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2004 Explorer Sport Trac manual

Is this manual specific to the 2004 Explorer Sport Trac?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2004 model year, covering the 4.0L V6 across the XLS Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.

What 2004 Explorer Sport Trac problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 2004 Explorer Sport Trac, covering exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.

Does it include 2004 Explorer Sport Trac wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2004 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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