Had some trouble with my '04 Ford Explorer starter a while back. Noticed some signs first. When I tried to start it, there was this loud clicking noise, but no start. Thought it was just needing a jump, but nope. And when it did start, it struggled a lot, takes a few tries. Found out once when it was wet, it wouldn’t start at all. Know if you’re hearing loud noises or it takes too many tries to start, that’s usually a starter issue.
Think maybe I should get it checked? Probably avoid getting stranded, right. Have you ever faced something similar? Remember to keep that starter in good shape, maybe replace parts if you see signs like that clicking noise or struggle to start. Better late than never, right?
Growing up in Texas, my ‘04 Ford Explorer acted up like there was no tomorrow. Clicking noises when starting, sometimes no tick over, just hum. I’d get that jolt in the morning when turnin’ the key - classic sign of starter trouble. Once, headlights weren’t workin’ right, either. It’s a total pain, but figure outin’ these things gets easier. Swap it or repair, just get it fixed, or be late to work or somethin’.
I’ve been drivin’ my ‘04 Explorer around Massachusetts and noticed it started grindin’ then sputterin’. Same thing happened to my buddy’s in Ontariyo; they said the starter was goin’ kaput. Now I rarely hear it click when I twist the key, knowin’ it won’t turn on. Sounds familiar to anyone else?
I’ve had this issue with my ‘04 Ford Explorer in Toronto. Started clickin’ but no startin’ one mornin’. Then it made this awful humming noise, couldn’t crank at all. Took it to the shop and definitely, it was the starter. Look out for those signs before they leave ya stranded!
I’ve been in Ohio and noticed my buddy’s '04 Explorer started making this whining sound. Sometimes it takes a few tries before it fires up. He learned his starter’s on the fritz without a doubt. Cranked up the debate over getting a new one!
I’ve had a 2004 Ford Explorer in Ottawa and noticed some signs of a failing starter. Like, it’d crank slow sometimes, almost like it was taking a nap. Then there was this grinding noise, sounded like chewing gravel. Suddenly, wouldn’t start at all. So, if y’all hear weird noises, don’t ignore them; best bet to get it checked out. Trust me, I’ve learned the hard way!
I’ve got a 2004 Ford Explorer in Seattle, and mine started making this click noise but wouldn’t crank at first. Then, later it wouldn’t turn over at all. Guess it’s time for a new starter – classic case of things going kaput! 
In Dallas a while back, I noticed my '04 Ford Explorer just wasn’t firing up like usual. The engine sounded like it wanted to start, but wouldn’t. Eventually, it started making a loud click each time I turned the key. Found out later, the starter motor was kaput. Always weird how these signs pop up when you least expect ‘em. Glad I caught it before it became a larger issue. Always keep an ear out!
I’ve got this '04 Ford Explorer and noticed some telltale signs the starter’s on its way out. First, when I started it up one chilly morning in Michigan, it made this loud grinding noise—like, literally ate my sleeping time away. Then, it just wouldn’t start at all, left me late for work. Borderline jumped the gun thinking it was the battery, but realized it’s that damn starter. Took it in and yeah, had to replace the whole thing. Total snooze fest. Seen this happen to others?
I’ve got a buddy in Toronto who’s '04 Explorer had some starter drama. It’d crank but not start, like it didn’t wanna wake up early in the cold mornings. Rain would make it worse, kinda telling you, “Hey, replace me, bro!” Happened more often if his key was worn out. Made him rush to a buddy to get it fixed!
I’ve got this buddy in Alberta, Canada who had his 2004 Ford Explorer acting up. The starter was making this god-awful grinding noise and the car wouldn’t start sometimes, just clicked. We figured it was time for a new starter before it completely died on him. Been a pain in the ass, really. Notice these symptoms early, folks.
I’ve been in the States for years, and that dang 2004 Explorer of mine started having freaky noises a while back. Grinding whine, and then it wouldn’t kick over sometimes. Luckily, I swapped the starter before it threw a bigger fit! Check those signs, friends!