2005 Ford Explorer Rear Problems
- 5
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. While driving 65 mph the rear axle seal started leaking and he could smell the fluids. He continued to drive to his destination. The vehicle was later taken to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised him that the rear differential needed to be rebuilt. He stated that the failure became worse over time. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,732 and the…
ODI 10367279
Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. While driving 40 mph he heard a loud grinding noise and noticed that the vehicle would wobble. He stated that the rear hub pressed into the bearing. He replaced the bearing approximately two days ago. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.
ODI 10197992
Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a high-pitched whining noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the gear and pinion set failed. Repairs were made. The current mileage was 93,800 and failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 01-14-08. *kb updated 12/12/07. *jb
ODI 10203991
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Rear
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no specific speed all the windows went up and down, the driver seat moved forward and backward, the radio came on and went off, and the air conditioner came on and went off. Also, while attempting to apply brake pressure the brakes vibrated and a clunking noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The dealership inspected the vehicle and unknown repairs were made; however…
ODI 10157023
Rear
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. The dealership said that they were not…
ODI 10135191