2005 Ford Explorer Problems and Repair Histories
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2005 Ford Explorers for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2005 Ford Explorer problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Ford Explorer Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Ford Explorer | 17 Explorers, 10.2 months of data per Explorer, average 73500 miles Small sample size. Join or 17 Explorers, 10.2 months of data per Explorer, average 73500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 Ford Explorer
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| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 166000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 196000 | 0 | Wheel Inflation Sensors 2 ea, Front wheels. Low tire light was coming on all the time. |
| Feb | 2012 | 198000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 50 | tapped and re-thread sparkplug "socket" in #3 cylinder after sparkplug blew out while driving | |
| Mar | 2012 | 160000 | 600 | Catalytic converter disintegrated and clogged requiring replacement of y-pipe that includes 3 converters. Also replaced o2 sensors as insurance against future removal. |
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 125000 | 300 | replace coil and injector and plug |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 44000 | 0 | Had a reputable transmission shop check trans due to somewhat hard shifts at times. They checked the trans bands, solenoids, fluid, pressure test etc. and found everything was good. Owner said that 'hard shifts' at times is common with this vehicle. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Small amount of oil leaking on garage floor under vehicle. Crack in housing of transfer case; replaced under warranty. | |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 300 | Replace alternator. | |
| Ford Explorer in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 116000 | 450 | Died while on the road. Adv Trk light was on and others on the dash. Ended up being a bad alternator. The first attempt by one dealer was to reset ECU. The second dealer found the problem and replaced the bad alternator. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 53000 | 1500 | no air coming from dash air outlets. took out dash and replace vacuum assembly. problem solved replaced ball joints |
| Jun | 2012 | 60000 | 0 | cruise control inoperative. Not used often and deemed too expensive to repair. |
| Dec | 2012 | 62000 | 0 | cruise control never fixed |
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 82000 | 421 | replace left front wheel bearing |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2005 | 0 | Replaced gears in the differential. | |
| Ford Explorer in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 41000 | 100 | ABS module. |
| Oct | 2012 | 64700 | 100 | worn out front wheel bearings |
| Jan | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 84940 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 104780 | 350 | Left rear brake |
| Jul | 2012 | 113420 | 550 | Replaced on all 4 tires |
| Mar | 2013 | 122140 | 450 | Cat Converter |
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 60000 | 100 | R/R RH hub bearing. Covered by extended warranty |
| Apr | 2013 | 75000 | 100 | front hub bearing |
| Ford Explorer in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 90000 | 1800 | Transmission needed to be rebuilt |
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | replaced fuel pump and gauge assembly - repaired under extended warranty | |
| Feb | 2012 | 74300 | 120 | thermostat replaced |
| Apr | 2013 | 78000 | 2165 | rear differential replaced two front ball joints replaced |
| Ford Explorer in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 58900 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 59500 | 175 | Fan belt squeeked. Needed to replace belt and tension adjuster |
| Apr | 2012 | 67980 | 3000 | Transmission would not engage immediately when shifted into reverse OR drive from PARK. When it did engage it would jolt. |
| Dec | 2012 | 73780 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 70000 | 0 | Little things were broken which were not repaired. Central window switch would not lower or raise rear windows. Driver's seat adjustment handles broke off (2, each cheap plastic). |
| Ford Explorer in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 53000 | 138 | leaking radiator |
| Jan | 2012 | 64000 | 475 | Alternator and battery replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 84000 | 275 | squeaking noise |
| Jul | 2010 | 86000 | 400 | fuel injection clog |
| Aug | 2010 | 87500 | 347 | bearings in the wheel needed to be replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 52000 | 100 | ball joints on drivers side |
| Jun | 2009 | 52000 | 200 | EGR valve was replaced due to computer sensor problem. A previous design where there are two chips and the EGR valve would have worked just as well and been cheaper to repair by at least a $120.00. Ford does not have a better idea. |
| Sep | 2011 | 68000 | 500 | new brakes all around. new tires all around. new fuel pump and filter. shocks front, spring stiffeners all around, upper/lower ball joints left side. |
| Nov | 2011 | 69000 | 180 | upper and lower ball joint drivers side. |
| Jun | 2012 | 75000 | 0 | THE CAR HAS A BAD REAR BEARING...HOWEVER WHILE IT COULD BE EVEN BY THE TECH IT WAS DECIDED UNTIL IT BECAME WORSE TO LEAVE IT ALONE. IT IS BECOMING LOUDER SO I AM CERTAIN THIS WILL BE REPLACED AS I FIRST THOUGHT. THIS HAS BEEN A GOOD TRUCK |
| Feb | 2013 | 78000 | 0 | Somehow the noise in the rear axle worked itself out. |
| Ford Explorer in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 55000 | 0 | Strut cartridge failure on back left wheel caused a loud thumping sound to enter the cabin when traveling over road irregularities. Fixed under extended warranty. |
| Jul | 2009 | 61000 | 500 | Brake pads and rotors required replacement. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 55000 | 195 | Transmission rebuilt, my cost $195 ("lubricated parts" covered under 6 month, 6k mile limited warranty). |
| Jul | 2011 | 61000 | 160 | Thermostat housing cracked open at seam |
| Sep | 2011 | 64000 | 230 | Emergency brake shoe material de-laminated from metal |
| Jun | 2012 | 70000 | 850 | Split radiator |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 58000 | 150 | Sunroof mounting bracket was improperly isolated. Caused loud rattle from metal hitting metal. Shop had to drop the headliner and put some foam rubber between the sunroof support bracket and the roof. 3 hour repair, $150 cost. |
| Nov | 2011 | 67000 | 0 | Alternator replaced. Above 3500 RPM I was getting “check charging system” and the voltage would dropped. I had it load tested and it failed. Getting worse every week. |
| Jan | 2012 | 68000 | 40 | Replaced belt tensioner and idler pulley |
| Apr | 2012 | 71000 | 0 | Replacement alternator failed. Replaced under part warranty by self. |
| Ford Explorer in Panama | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 46500 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 53320 | 150 | Front hub wheel bearings needed replacement. |
| Jan | 2013 | 68200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | Rear door on passenger side would not open. Inside and outside handles had no effect. Door locks cycled (many times) would eventually get door open. |
| Apr | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | Slow engagement into reverse. Intermediate band found to be burnt, valve body out of tolerance. Replace bad parts, rebuild transmission and flush system. Radiator also failed (side tank leak) and was replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 78000 | 123 | rt wheel cylinder was dripping bad |
| Ford Explorer in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 60000 | 700 | Vehicle went in for 60k maint. Discovered leaking water pump - warranty repair. Also had prob with cruise. Part ordered and prob. fixed. Battery failed - was nearly 6 yrs old. |
| Sep | 2011 | 66000 | 150 | Cruise control again, would go off after being set. Left rear window will not operate. $250+ to repair. Will live with it for now. At least it is stuck in the up position. |
| Mar | 2012 | 71000 | 0 | Left rear window would not operate from the driver's console or the left rear door control. Then the right rear window stopped working. In March, I tried the windows and both are now working. Not the motor as dealer had diagnosed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 89000 | 5600 | Engine timing chain broke. Not happy! |
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