2005 Ford Explorer fuel system problems
68 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2005 Ford Explorer, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 68 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 58 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 58 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. When attempting to start the vehicle, the engine began to sputter. She restarted the vehicle to resume normal vehicle operation. On another occasion while driving, the power steering and brakes failed without warning, which caused her to crash into a fence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection on two separate occasions. The failure was contributed to the fuel sensor and throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor was replaced.
When you fill the tank the fuel gauge goes to empty and does not return until you have about half a tank. Ford says this is a common problem and it is a faulty fuel sensor that requires the entire fuel pump to be replaced for a cost of about $1,100.00. This problem is all over the internet with this particular make and model - why was there no recall?
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Explorer
- Body & structure 154 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 58 complaints
- Engine 46 complaints
- Cruise control 44 complaints
- Transmission 42 complaints
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints