2005 Ford Explorer body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 154 complaints for the 2005 Ford Explorer, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 154 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 140 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 24 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 41 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 28 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 14 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 13 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 140 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
We have a 2005 ford explorer and the back lift gate panel was cracked right by the ford symbol. When we went to open the back lift gate and the panel where it was cracked broke in half and shattered the whole back window and injured us. Ford wants to charge me $140.00 to just look at it. Come on ford do what's right! Beware if you have a cracked panel on your ford! It can break in half and the glass can shatter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear hatch back panel developed a fracture. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised the contact that the panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 123,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Explorer
- Fuel system 68 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