2005 Ford Explorer problems by component
497 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 151 | 30% | 77,300 mi |
| Power Train → | 99 | 20% | 77,500 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 44 | 9% | 55,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 40 | 8% | 60,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 36 | 7% | 78,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 29 | 6% | 44,113 mi |
| Visibility → | 23 | 5% | 53,168 mi |
| Engine → | 17 | 3% | 115,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 17 | 3% | 86,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 15 | 3% | 65,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 15 | 3% | 62,376 mi |
| Wheels → | 15 | 3% | 95,000 mi |
| Steering → | 12 | 2% | 70,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Other → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Tires → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.