2005 Ford Explorer suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 15 complaints for the 2005 Ford Explorer, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt: the consumer owns a 2005 ford explorer xlt. The vehicle was just purchased about two weeks ago and she heard a low howling noise. When she purchased the vehicle, she thought it was the tires because they where not use to driving a SUV. She finally decided to take the vehicle to another ford dealership and they told her that they needed to replace the pinion in the rear end.
2005 ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to premature failure of ball joints. *smd the consumer stated after a scheduled tire rotation, it was discovered the upper ball joints were out of specifications, which resulted in them being replaced. The consumer stated the front suspension was severely compromised.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Explorer
- Body & structure 154 complaints
- 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