2005 Ford Explorer Visibility Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- plastic mounting · 4 records
- mounting bracket · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Hatchback/Liftgate · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that a crack developed across the full length of the hatch back door. The glass of the hatch back door also shattered without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 92,210.
ODI 10597863
Visibility
The part that holds the visors just fell apart with the wires hanging and the visor on the driver's side blocked my view and the visor on the passenger side of the vehicle fell blocking my side mirror so the both caused a problem for me to see. Went to the ford dealership phillpot and i was told that this has been happening alot, so the guy cut the wire now i have to go back to have them do the same for the…
ODI 10520379
Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear lift gate hatch panel fractured right below the window. The dealer was notified of the failure via voicemail. The vehicle was not inspected nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10434069
Body · Visibility
Very large crack in the rear lift gate from top to bottom like 1 foot long and 3/16 wide close to the ford logo. *tr
ODI 10429095
Visibility
Passenger visor plastic mounting bracket failed (cracked) driver side visor plastic mounting bracket failed (cracked) two months earlier and reported separately. Entire visor assembly had to be purchased because this small part was not sold or supplied separately. Was not covered under extended premium warranty. *tr
ODI 10359965
Visibility
Driver's side sun visor plastic mounting bracket failed (cracked) causing visor to drop and hang by electrical wire supplying power to lighted mirror. Entire visor assembly was required because individual part (small plastic mounting bracket) was not sold individually. Visor rarely if ever used. Replacement was at owner's expense and not covered under premium extended warranty. *tr
ODI 10359963
Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. While driving at 35 mph, the driver sun visor fractured from the vehicle. The contact stated the visor was exhibiting disintegration. The dealer advised the repair would be at the contact's expense. There was not a recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 31,000.
ODI 10343227
Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. While driving she heard a loud clanging noise coming from the instrument control panel. The next day the vents would only release cold air from the vents. As a consequence she could not defrost the windows. Her mechanic stated that the heater box failed and would cost $800.00 to repair. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 53168. Updated12/10/09. *lj…
ODI 10291150
Visibility
Sun visors broke off. Not being able to block sun making driving very dangerous during sunny days. *tr
ODI 10362325
Visibility
Both sun visors in my 2005 explorer broke within a day of each other. The small plastic holder on each of them shatter into microscopic pieces with nothing on the visors. No cd holders or sunglasses either. They just broke while driving down the road. They were both folded up and not being used. It was very strange. It happened when i was driving and i felt like it was very dangerous because it dangled by a wire…
ODI 10231385
Electrical System · Visibility
After having this vehicle for only 2 years, the heater/ defroster does not work. It seems to be the switch that selects heat and cold is broken and only makes a clicking sound, and will not pull in heat to defrost the windows and warm up the passenger compartment. This repair costs quite a bit of money. This is also a severe safety hazard due to winter driving conditions and the need to defrost the windshield. I…
ODI 10257816
Visibility
The sun visor support of the ford explorer 2005 is defective and breaks easily. This has happened 3 times to me and as per research in the web, it is a problem that happens very often in this model. One time it happens while driving, and the sun visor was hanging and blocking the view. I was able to stop, but there is a potential safety problem, that could cause accidents, all for a small defective plastic piece.…
ODI 10280284