| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 90 repairs.
2005 Ford Explorer engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 23 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
| 89000 mi US $5600 |
Engine timing chain broke. Not happy! |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 148500 mi US $50 |
tapped and re-thread sparkplug "socket" in #3 cylinder after sparkplug blew out while driving |
| 160000 mi US $600 |
Catalytic converter disintegrated and clogged requiring replacement of y-pipe that includes 3 converters. Also replaced o2 sensors as insurance against future removal. |
| 125000 mi US $300 |
replace coil and injector and plug |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 12150 mi | Small amount of oil leaking on garage floor under vehicle. Crack in housing of transfer case; replaced under warranty. |
| 109500 mi US $10 |
Replaced thermostat |
| 210000 mi US $500 |
Replaced timing chains Replaced ignition coils |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 59200 mi C $175 |
Fan belt squeeked. Needed to replace belt and tension adjuster |
| 86000 mi US $300 |
Replaced leaking radiator |
| 96000 mi US $550 |
Coolant inlet fitting contains (or is made of)plastic which failed. |
| 68000 mi US $40 |
Replaced belt tensioner and idler pulley |
| 52000 mi US $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. |
| 68000 mi US $500 |
new fuel pump and filter. |
| 42000 mi | replaced fuel pump and gauge assembly - repaired under extended warranty |
| 73900 mi US $120 |
thermostat replaced |
| 53000 mi US $138 |
leaking radiator |
| 86000 mi US $400 |
fuel injection clog |
| 60000 mi US $700 |
Vehicle went in for 60k maint. Discovered leaking water pump - warranty repair. |
| 61000 mi US $160 |
Thermostat housing cracked open at seam |
| 70000 mi US $850 |
Split radiator |
| 96400 mi US $560 |
Replaced radiator. Slow leak at the tank seam. |
| 109700 mi | Replaced leaking radiator |
| 122140 mi C $450 |
Cat Converter |
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