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2005 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Chart based on 90 repairs.
Chart based on 71 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Explorer
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| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011 89000 mi US $5600 |
Engine timing chain broke. Not happy! | ||
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013 125000 mi US $300 |
replace coil and injector and plug | ||
| Ford Explorer in Tennessee, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Nov 2011 148500 mi US $50 |
tapped and re-thread sparkplug "socket" in #3 cylinder after sparkplug blew out while driving | ||
| Mar 2012 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. | ||
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada - May 2007 | |||
| May 2007 12150 mi |
Small amount of oil leaking on garage floor under vehicle. Crack in housing of transfer case; replaced under warranty. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2008 44000 mi |
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. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 2017 109500 mi US $10 |
Replaced thermostat | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Mexico, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 2017 210000 mi US $500 |
Replaced timing chains Replaced steering rack because of leak Replaced steering pump because I was replacing rack Replaced ignition coils | ||
| Mar 2018 215000 mi US $350 |
Replaced all four struts. One was leaking. | ||
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011 196000 mi |
Wheel Inflation Sensors 2 ea, Front wheels. Low tire light was coming on all the time. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Hawaii, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Mar 2010 41000 mi US $100 |
ABS module. | ||
| Oct 2012 64300 mi US $100 |
worn out front wheel bearings | ||
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011 82000 mi US $421 |
replace left front wheel bearing | ||
| Ford Explorer in Connecticut, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011 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. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2010 53000 mi US $1500 |
no air coming from dash air outlets. took out dash and replace vacuum assembly. problem solved replaced ball joints | ||
| Jun 2012 60000 mi |
cruise control inoperative. Not used often and deemed too expensive to repair. | ||
| Dec 2012 62000 mi |
cruise control never fixed | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014 135000 mi US $3500 |
transmission failed on trip 130 miles from home; OD dropped and by the time it was picked up for tow; 4th gear had dropped. When vehicle went into shop for transmission repair I was explaining a noise I had hear the previous Sunday. Per repair shop it was timing belt. After doing research decided not to repair as it was VERY labor intensive for $1500 quote | ||
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Apr 2011 59200 mi C $175 |
Fan belt squeeked. Needed to replace belt and tension adjuster | ||
| Apr 2012 67780 mi C $3000 |
Transmission would not engage immediately when shifted into reverse OR drive from PARK. When it did engage it would jolt. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Kentucky, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015 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. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Alabama, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 2013 90000 mi US $1800 |
Transmission needed to be rebuilt | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 2011 70000 mi |
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 Ontario, Canada May 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 2015 170500 mi C $950 |
Parts replaced. (tie-rod) Parts replaced (wheel bearing) | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Oct 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
| May 2014 96300 mi US $657 |
Problems with alignment. 1) Replace both front lower ball joints. 2) Alignment 3 Oil change | ||
| Jun 2014 96000 mi US $483 |
Problems with alignment, Replace right rear bub bearing D.R Out tie rod | ||
| Jan 2015 95700 mi US $3900 |
Alignment issues. Was told I needed upper and lower ball joints, tie rods and the rear differential needed to be replaced | ||
| Feb 2015 98400 mi |
rear differncial leaking car pulled and vibrated in the front end. Upper and Lower ball joints were replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Jul 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Oct 2015 123000 mi US $3000 |
I could hear a loud grinding noise from he back of the Explorer. Differential failing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in British Columbia, Canada May 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Mar 2013 122140 mi C $450 |
Cat Converter | ||
| Feb 2015 153140 mi C $65 |
Blend Door Actuator needs to be replaced | ||
| Mar 2015 153760 mi C $2500 |
Unsure of parts - but my Check Engine Light came on and "Check Transmission" displayed on console. Per Mechanic - I had lost 2nd and 5th gear, with my reverse gear almost at failue. | ||
| Sep 2016 169260 mi C $100 |
Suspension issue | ||
| Ford Explorer in Iowa, United States Jul 2009 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jul 2010 53000 mi US $138 |
leaking radiator | ||
| Jan 2012 64000 mi US $475 |
Alternator and battery replaced | ||
| Dec 2015 85000 mi US $120 |
Replaced both links on front sway bar. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010 86000 mi US $400 |
fuel injection clog | ||
| Aug 2010 87200 mi US $347 |
bearings in the wheel needed to be replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2008 - Feb 2013 | |||
| May 2009 52000 mi US $100 |
ball joints on drivers side | ||
| Jun 2009 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. | ||
| Sep 2011 68000 mi US $500 |
new fuel pump and filter. shocks front, spring stiffeners all around, upper/lower ball joints left side. | ||
| Nov 2011 69000 mi US $180 |
upper and lower ball joint drivers side. | ||
| Jun 2012 75000 mi |
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 mi |
Somehow the noise in the rear axle worked itself out. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Nov 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2008 42000 mi |
replaced fuel pump and gauge assembly - repaired under extended warranty | ||
| Feb 2012 73900 mi US $120 |
thermostat replaced | ||
| Apr 2013 78200 mi US $2165 |
rear differential replaced two front ball joints replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2008 55000 mi |
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. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jul 2011 60300 mi US $100 |
R/R RH hub bearing. Covered by extended warranty | ||
| Apr 2013 75000 mi US $100 |
front hub bearing | ||
| Ford Explorer in Oregon, United States Aug 2010 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Oct 2010 55000 mi US $195 |
Transmission rebuilt, my cost $195 ("lubricated parts" covered under 6 month, 6k mile limited warranty). | ||
| Jul 2011 61000 mi US $160 |
Thermostat housing cracked open at seam | ||
| Jun 2012 70000 mi US $850 |
Split radiator | ||
| May 2013 79000 mi US $530 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaced due to "growling" noise | ||
| Jun 2013 82000 mi |
Battery went completely dead for no reason. After a full charge "check ADVTRAC" notice appears. Can't clear message | ||
| Aug 2013 84600 mi US $55 |
ABS module needed to be reflashed to turn off Advance Track light | ||
| Aug 2014 96400 mi US $560 |
Replaced radiator. Slow leak at the tank seam. | ||
| Oct 2015 109700 mi |
Replaced leaking radiator | ||
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011 78000 mi US $123 |
rt wheel cylinder was dripping bad | ||
| Ford Explorer in Panama Feb 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Sep 2011 53320 mi US $150 |
Front hub wheel bearings needed replacement. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2008 24000 mi |
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 mi |
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 | ||
| Ford Explorer in Connecticut, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Dec 2010 58000 mi US $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 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. | ||
| Jan 2012 68000 mi US $40 |
Replaced belt tensioner and idler pulley | ||
| Apr 2012 71000 mi |
Replacement alternator failed. Replaced under part warranty by self. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 2011 60000 mi US $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 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. | ||
| Mar 2012 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. | ||
| Sep 2013 88000 mi US $300 |
Wheel bearings for left front hub on 4-wheel drive needed replacing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 2014 86000 mi US $300 |
Replaced leaking radiator | ||
| Jun 2015 89000 mi US $400 |
Cv boot ball joints | ||
| Mar 2016 96000 mi US $550 |
Coolant inlet fitting contains (or is made of)plastic which failed. | ||
| May 2016 96300 mi US $500 |
ticking noise when rear a/c blower is on. Replaced blower assembly part. | ||
| Jun 2017 98000 mi US $500 |
left rear wheel bearing replace | ||
| Dec 2017 99000 mi US $450 |
replace right front wheel bearing | ||
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