2005 Ford Explorer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Ford Explorer recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Ford Explorer.

Most common 2005 Ford Explorer problems

Problem areas named in the 497 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	154
Power Train	100
Vehicle Speed Control	44
Fuel System, Gasoline	40
Electrical System	37
Engine And Engine Cooling	30
Visibility	23
Fuel/Propulsion System	17
Engine	17
Unknown Or Other	16

What owners report

2024-02-21, Engine
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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

2023-01-12, Engine
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was making an abnormal clunking sound and shaking. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the timing chain was fractured, and a plastic piece had detached. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.

2022-11-09, Power Train
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to shift into reverse, the vehicle jerked backwards while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 93,434.

2022-09-01, Structure
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was a crack on the top panel of the rear liftgate. The contact was concerned that the rear liftgate would fracture if she opened the liftgate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

2021-10-23, Power Train
I sitting on a incline put it in reverse and started backing up and the transmission just let loose and started rolling forward it's done this several times and sometimes it want back up at all even on level ground had it checked it was full of fluid but done a fluid and filter changed. And it still doesn't back up at times or when backing it stops backing and will go forward drifting

2005 Ford Explorer questions

Does the 2005 Ford Explorer have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Ford Explorer at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Explorer?

Based on 497 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (154), Power Train (100), Vehicle Speed Control (44).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Ford Explorer has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.