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2005 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (33%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 90 repairs.
2005 Ford Explorer electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 196000 mi | Wheel Inflation Sensors 2 ea, Front wheels. Low tire light was coming on all the time. |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 53000 mi US $1500 |
no air coming from dash air outlets. took out dash and replace vacuum assembly. problem solved |
| 60000 mi | cruise control inoperative. Not used often and deemed too expensive to repair. |
| 62000 mi | cruise control never fixed |
| 116000 mi US $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. |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 96300 mi US $500 |
ticking noise when rear a/c blower is on. Replaced blower assembly part. |
| 153140 mi C $65 |
Blend Door Actuator needs to be replaced |
| 64000 mi US $365 |
All interior electrical systems including dome lights, radio, tach, etc were all out. Despite this, the headlights and exterior lights worked. |
| 70000 mi | Little things were broken which were not repaired. Central window switch would not lower or raise rear windows. |
| 60000 mi US $700 |
Also had prob with cruise. Part ordered and prob. fixed. Battery failed - was nearly 6 yrs old. |
| 66000 mi US $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. |
| 71000 mi | 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. |
| 64000 mi US $475 |
Alternator and battery replaced |
| 82000 mi | Battery went completely dead for no reason. After a full charge "check ADVTRAC" notice appears. Can't clear message |
| 66800 mi | 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. |
| 71000 mi | Replacement alternator failed. Replaced under part warranty by self. |
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