2005 Ford Explorer Cruise Control Problems
- 6
- 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
- cruise control · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cruise Control
While driving the 2005 ford explorer xlt, 4x4 (4.0 l, 6-cyl, advance trac with roll stability control) vehicle , the cruise control was engaged at approximately 48 mph. Less than 5 seconds later, while driving between 48 mph and 50 mph the vehicle engine shut-off. Ford car/truck dealer was notified that the engine shut-off while the vehicle cruise control was engaged at approximately 50 mph. During the past two…
ODI 10221298
Cruise Control
Our vehicle is a 2005 ford explorer. With the cruise control set and coasting with the coast button down to 30 mph the car shuts off. We just had the car checked at courtesy ford in portland oregon and were told that everything checks out and there is nothing wrong with the car. Service was able to reproduce our car shutting off with the cruise control on when coasting to 30 mph. I filed a complaint with ford…
ODI 10185353
Cruise Control · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2005 ford explorer with 30500 failure mileage on six different occasions at any rate of speed the vehicle stalled without any warning and had to be restarted in neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions, and the problem could not be duplicated. *ak the cruise control would not engage. Updated 04/05/07. *jb
ODI 10185628
Cruise Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. While driving 40 mph with the cruise control activated, all of the warning lights illuminated and the vehicle slowed down. The contact pulled over and the vehicle stalled. The dealer could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The current mileage was 46,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.
ODI 10223281
Automatic Transmission · Cruise Control · Engine · Turn Signal
2005 explorer with multiple problems with the engine and transmission. Customer states the vehicle has been to the dealer on 3 separate occasions for shutting off and passing gears almost causing accidents. *kb there was a knocking noise coming from the engine area. The vehicle jerked into passing gear while the consumer was trying to accelerate. The transmission gasket was replaced. The cruise control would not…
ODI 10202676
Cruise Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. While driving approximately 60 mph with the cruise control system engaged, the scds deactivated without intention. The vehicle was restarted and she resumed normal vehicle operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure, therefore no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 1,550. The current…
ODI 10288538