2005 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems
- 30
- 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.
Among these 30 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Abs light and advance tracking light and 4x4 light and car with tracking light all comes on and the braking jerk when stopping. Also low oil pressure light comes on even after oil change
ODI 11090267
Electrical System · Power Train
My explorer transmission just stopped working going down the highway, almost got hit by a truck. Electrical system kept going in and out. Checked with a ford dealership they said it was a common problem with explorers and there was no recall. I checked online and there was over 10,000 complaints made. I am in the military have 14 combat tours, and come home to have my life put in danger again on something that you…
ODI 11047135
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
While driving down the interstate at night my vehicles dashboard began to act erratic. Then the battery gauge rapidly dropped into the red zone. Within about 3 miles i lost my interior power, headlights, taillights, and signals including my hazard lights. When limping off the interstate my truck had lost enough power to where it died out. Once at the dealership it was found that the alternator fried out causing a…
ODI 11020712
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
My gauges go haywire the needles shake while driving and when car is off no key in ignition. The lights flash as well. Car will stall in traffic at a stop, the rpm won't go above 2 even when hwy going 60 mph. Mechanic said it's electrical, the dealer took out top counsel as a work around for this electrical issue claiming it was not a recall.
ODI 11019486
Body · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
While parked in the driveway, we found that the back window of the hatch was completely broken and the body in the back was lifted off the car. It looks as if the hydraulic arm malfunctioned overnight.
ODI 10870598
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Car stalled while driving at highway speeds. Brakes and steering became impaired. Lucky, i was in the rightmost lane and was able to narrowly avoid collision. Incident occurred after a ~3hr drive as i was exiting the highway (i.e. Slowing down). Upon restart, engine turned over, but was undriveable due to iterative surge/stall cycles.
ODI 10862482
Electrical System
Electric windows won't work. All fuses are working. Some wires that go from the vehicle frame to the drivers side door are severed and melted. The wires are in a protective rubber boot that is between vehicle frame and door. *tr
ODI 10630956
Body · Electrical System
Body issues: i have a 2005 ford explorer and have never been in a car accident. My tailgate somehow develop a crack that goes through where the ford logo is. Nothing happened to the suv to cause the crack. It just somehow happened on it's own. I believe the vehicle is defective or at least the materials used to make the vehicle. Electrical issues: another issue i have is with the electrical. My turn signals (most…
ODI 10588964
Electrical System
Defective throttle body assemblies and sensors. Randomly engine goes into fail safe mode and has stalled while driving, at traffic lights, and during turns. Instrument panel is now going haywire. Message center reports low oil pressure, check charging systems, tire sensor failure fault, change oil soon, and oil is fine. Battery has been checked. Tire sensors, alternator...all fine. It's all i have and i must drive…
ODI 10806635
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Had fueled (full) 2 hours before. Gas gauge dropped to empty. Miles to empty shows dashes. Service engine soon light is on. *tr
ODI 10560784
Electrical System
MISFIRES, COILS KEEP FAILING. *TR
ODI 10641322
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the engine caught on fire. The fire eventually died without being extinguished. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not yet diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10542332
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle shuts off while driving causing loss of power steering, power brakes with a complete loss of power. This is an ongoing problem and has happend during highway high speed driving. It happens on cars built 11/24/04 and prior. The codes are p2106 and p2135. It's caused by a faulty throttle position sensor and requires a powertrain control module reset b36.11, b37.2 or higher. This has been an ongoing problem…
ODI 10748493
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Traveling on 459 north, around the grants mill road exit, i encountered the poorly paved road/pot holes and my stereo/cd system no longer works. This problem had never occurred until driving on the poorly maintained roads in this state. Please contact me as soon as possible in regards to handling this problem. *tr
ODI 10511610
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While stopped at a traffic light i switched on my turn signal to indicate a right turn and noticed the normal click of the turn signal was not occurring. I looked down at my instrument panel and saw the right turn light was lit but not flashing. The rest of the trip i had to continually turn on and turn off the turn signal to let others now my intentions since the signals would no longer flash. Finally i rapidly…
ODI 10417248
Electrical System
Dashboard - warning light for oil change required will not go off - had oil change 500 miles ago - not due for 2 more months - will not reset. Dealer said it was a bad oil gauge sensor. *tr
ODI 10398641
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Because of the recent gm recall ignition issue, i thought i should let someone know about the serious similar issue i had 3 times before i traded my car in. The car would just shut off while driving. And all 3 times, i pulled to the side of the road and restarted the car and continued on my way. I was lucky to have a place to pull over safely. I took it to my mechanic twice, found nothing wrong. Took it to ford and…
ODI 10575830
Body · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , BODY STRUCTURE , GAS PEDAL. *TR
ODI 10378795
Electrical System
Just driving along taking a mild corner and my 2005 ford explorer just died and the steering wheel locked up. Took to the local auto repair and they got two codes p2104 and p2112. Which has something to do with the throttle actuator. After speaking with ford locally the part(s) for this problem have been on back order since at least august and they are saying they may not be available until jan. 2010 or later. *tr
ODI 10291826
Electrical System
On three occasions within the past three weeks, my car has lost all power. On two of these occasions, i was slowing down to make a turn in the road and on the third time, i was driving on a straight-away. Each time i was doing less than 40 mph. Only one time was anyone else in the vehicle but it was still very scary and very upsetting, considering i have only had the vehicle for 8 months. I am just afraid that this…
ODI 10269892
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
05 ford explorer has repeated (engine throttle control) light warnings. The vehicle, while moving, loses power and then stalls. I shut the vehicle off, the problem seems to reset and the vehicle then runs fine. This has happened on (2) occasions and now feel the vehicle may not be safe. *tr
ODI 10261973
Electrical System · Engine
On several occasions (about 6 times total) and without any warning, my 2005 ford explorer has lost all power. All incidents have occurred within the past 6 months with the most recent occurrence on november 26, 2008. Each incident has occurred at speeds below 45 mph and while coasting on a slight downgrade. My concern is that i will lose power in a crucial situation and not be able to steer or stop effectively since…
ODI 10250417
Electrical System
Vehicle had a dead battery roughly 6 months ago. Dealer replaced battery under warranty, but did no other diagnostics on the vehicle. If the vehicle is not driven every day, the battery drains down, and now the battery will not charge at all. Now my vehicle is out of warranty coverage, and the dealer will not diagnose the charging system problem. This vehicle is completely unreliable, and the charging system failure…
ODI 10246681
Electrical System · Power Train
I bought one of the sharpest suv's i ever saw - a 2005 ford explorer xlt 4x4 6 cylinder. It started randomly dying on me like the others i have read about (70+ on the interstate was the most interesting!) this vehicle doesn't have a cable from the gas pedal to the throttle; the computer takes the request from the pedal and then the computer opens the throttle. So, if the computer can't "see" what the throttle is…
ODI 10228760
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
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