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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%)
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Chart based on 90 repairs.
2005 Ford Explorer suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (54%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 210000 mi US $500 |
Replaced steering rack because of leak Replaced steering pump because I was replacing rack |
| 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
| 53000 mi US $1500 |
replaced ball joints |
| 82000 mi US $421 |
replace left front wheel bearing |
| 64300 mi US $100 |
worn out front wheel bearings |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 53320 mi US $150 |
Front hub wheel bearings needed replacement. |
| 96300 mi US $657 |
Problems with alignment. 1) Replace both front lower ball joints. 2) Alignment 3 Oil change |
| 96000 mi US $483 |
Problems with alignment, Replace right rear bub bearing D.R Out tie rod |
| 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 |
| 98400 mi | car pulled and vibrated in the front end. Upper and Lower ball joints were replaced. |
| 170500 mi C $950 |
Parts replaced. (tie-rod) Parts replaced (wheel bearing) |
| 169260 mi C $100 |
Suspension issue |
| 89000 mi US $400 |
ball joints |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
left rear wheel bearing replace |
| 99000 mi US $450 |
replace right front wheel bearing |
| 79000 mi US $530 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaced due to "growling" noise |
| 52000 mi US $100 |
ball joints on drivers side |
| 68000 mi US $500 |
shocks front, spring stiffeners all around, upper/lower ball joints left side. |
| 69000 mi US $180 |
upper and lower ball joint drivers side. |
| 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 |
| 78000 mi | Somehow the noise in the rear axle worked itself out. |
| 78200 mi US $2165 |
two front ball joints replaced |
| 85000 mi US $120 |
Replaced both links on front sway bar. |
| 87200 mi US $347 |
bearings in the wheel needed to be replaced |
| 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. |
| 60300 mi US $100 |
R/R RH hub bearing. Covered by extended warranty |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
front hub bearing |
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Wheel bearings for left front hub on 4-wheel drive needed replacing. |
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