2005 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 568 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Structure (164), Power Train (102), Fuel System (57).
Key takeaways
- 568 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 27 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 164 | 29% |
| Power Train | 102 | 18% |
| Fuel System | 57 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 48 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 47 | 8% |
| Gasoline | 45 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 32 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 | 5% |
| Visibility | 26 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 22 | 4% |
| Engine | 21 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Explorer 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-04-17
The dash cluster don't work cant see your rpms,speed,the fuel gauge gos up and down can't see milage or trip meter if you hit the dash it will work but go out going down the road and I researched it and its a common issue and I cant aford a new dash cluster I got a speeding ticket yesterday because I couldn't see my s...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-06-02
As I was driving to work one morning suddenly my headlights and all interior lights, such as the dashboard, suddenly went out without any warning and nothing electrical would work such as the radio and the windows and all the gauges in the dash dropped to zero or the needle fell all the way to the left. This has become...
Engine - filed 2024-02-21
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle independently jerked forward. Additionally, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failur...
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More for the 2005 Ford Explorer
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.