2005 Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Problems
- 40
- 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 40 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- shift park · 7 records
- reverse drive · 5 records
- under warranty · 4 records
- park reverse · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
While driving on the highway, transmission slippage occurred switching suddenly from drivinig to neutral, gear could not be changed unless vehicle was parked and brake pedal was pressed down. Scary situation considering that i could be driving on the left lane. Please consider this as a safety complaint and request for safety recall. *kb
ODI 10429468
Automatic Transmission
I have 2005 ford explorer that i was driving in freeway with speed of 60mph with 3 kids in the vehicle and my wife and just tranny failed and speed drop almost get in accident now i am without the car and without the work i did change my toyota to the american vehicle 2 years ago to help economy of usa and now i have no idea that where i get $3000.00 to replace the tranny. *tr
ODI 10410242
Automatic Transmission
Repeated failure of 2005 ford explorer transmission model 5r55s. 3 total failures requiring complete overhaul in 3 years. Repairs performed by same qualified independent and ford dealer recommended repair alternative facility. Ford wouldn't provide a warranty at 90,000 mile first failure. Most recent repair 2/24/2011 and 3rd costing $2500. Mileage between 2nd and 3rd repairs-38,000 miles. Present mileage 130,000 on…
ODI 10384566
Automatic Transmission
2005 ford explorer transmission failing with mileage of 65k miles! Was told by ford it would cost approximately $3500 plus tax to fix. Called fmc and was told i had to work it out with the service dept at the dealership. No acknowledgment of other complaints by fmc main office or dealership; dismissed notion of any validity to complaints showing up online; was told that they would simply make note of it in their…
ODI 10379772
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated when shifting the gear selector there was a delayed response and the vehicle would lunge forward. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer regarding the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10408521
Automatic Transmission
While traveling on vacation from california to oregon on i-5, the vehicle began to shake, shutter, then clunk. "od off" light came on, along with a warning indicating check transmission. Loud whirling noise coming from transmission. It felt like there was no power, and the vehicle was going to stop. I was able to get over to the offramp, to get off the freeway. I did not feel it was safe to try to get back up to…
ODI 10340881
Automatic Transmission
I drive a 2005 ford explorer. For the last 6 months or so, when i shift the car into drive or reverse, the car jumps while i have my foot on the brake *tr
ODI 10335157
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System
I just bought a 2005 ford explorer xlt 4.0l v-6 4x4 with 45,000 miles, and within one month, the transmission began to slip while driving. I took it to rob sight ford in kansas city, mo and they charged me $1,200 to fix the valve casing, but the transmission is still slipping. A week later, the defroster quit working, and now only blows out of the front vents. I checked with several dealerships and they all said it…
ODI 10347105
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2005 ford explorer, i bought the vehicle new in 2005. The vehicle's first major problem was in 2008 when the transmission "lost" 3rd gear. It was rebuilt by ford and has never been the same. Yesterday 21 may 2010 the transmission did the same thing it did in 2008... Slammed hard into reverse and now it won't shift out of 1st gear. This is twice i'm having to pay to have the transmission replaced in a 5 year…
ODI 10331691
Automatic Transmission
The message screen on my 2005 ford explorer started displaying "check transmission" while driving. A few minutes later, the o/d light started blinking and the check engine light came up. I called the dealership and was told that it is a very common issue with explorers and specifically the 2005 model. The apparently are so backed up that it would take 2-3 weeks for my car to be fixed. After researching the problem,…
ODI 10329413
Automatic Transmission
The transmission started slipping and would not engage right away. Engine would rev but vehicle wouldn't go. The vehicle then started smoking from underneath. The dealer stated that the transmission had a massive fluid leak inside the converter housing and fluid was dripping on the hot exhaust. The leak was caused by a defective pump seal in the transmission, with only 39,200 miles. The repair cost $1100.00. Last…
ODI 10326535
Automatic Transmission
Ford explorer 2005 transmission failure. Car would not leave first gear. Had i been on a highway could have caused an accident. This problem seems to rampant with all ford explorers--ford should have had a recall on them!!
ODI 10322681
Automatic Transmission
My letter to ford motor company is as follows: ford motor companymain topic: vehicleserviceissuesyour inquiry: my 2005 eddie bauer edition ford explorer is having problems with the transmission. It slams into reverse and slips going from 2nd to 3rd gears. I got on the internet to research what could be done about this and was appalled by the staggering number of owners having this same problem. (autobeef.com) many…
ODI 10347263
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2005 ford explorer that has developed a transmission problem. While driving on the highway, the od light started blinking and there is a message that says check transmission. I called ford customer service and they said i need a new transmission at an estimate o $1800.00. *tr
ODI 10308628
Automatic Transmission
I purchased my 2005 ford explorer new, i started having problems with the suv delaying or no shift from park to reverse or drive. It jerks into reverse or drive. It was doing it once twice a month, but it seems to be more frequently now. Also my suv jumps into gear while my foot is on the brake and i believe this is causing the front tire to burn rubber and wear my tire out quickly. I have taking my car into the…
ODI 10307184
Automatic Transmission
The 2005 ford explorer, when shifted into reverse, has a delay then slams into gear and the vehicle lurches rearward. Also, the truck has a delay when shifting through some forward gears as well. The truck will delay or hesitate when shifting through the gears, then slam into the next gear. *tr
ODI 10340826
Automatic Transmission
Shifting hard, reverse started missing then first gear missing. Took to repair shop was told that the transmission is unfixable. *cn
ODI 10302900
Automatic Transmission
I bought my 2005 explorer new. I have never been in a wreck. At 13000 miles my transmission started going out and was repaired under warranty. Now at 64000 miles my transmission is jerking into reverse and dragging into 3rd just like before. What really scared me was i was trying to pass a car and when trying to accelerate my car jerked, revved up and then clunked into gear. Thank goodness there wasn't a car coming…
ODI 10308358
Automatic Transmission · Steering
I own a 2005 ford explorer. This incident happened in november of 2009. The ford explorer had approximately 80,000 miles on it. I pulled into my sister's driveway which is a flat, gravel driveway. The ford explorer is an automatic transmission. I shifted the car into park and then exited the ford explorer. After exiting the ford explorer, it started moving backwards. The open door knocked me down and then the tire…
1 injury
ODI 10378676
Automatic Transmission
Common transmission failures on 2002 to 2005 ford explorers. My 2005 ford explorer transmission failed without warning and almost caused my family to get rear ended on the highway and then almost into a rollover on the highway due to being in the passing lane and trying to get over to the break down lane. I had to have the whole transmission rebuilt at 46,000 miles which was not covered under warranty. *tr
ODI 10351387
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The driver stated the transmission in his vehicle is faulty. When the vehicle is in reverse it slips out of gear as you depress the brakes the vehicle continued to jerk back and forth. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated certain valves within the transmission need to be replaced or the entire transmission. The manufactured was notified and the driver was told…
ODI 10281803
Automatic Transmission
2005 ford explorer, delay or no shift from park to reverse or drive. When it finally does shift into the correct position it seems as if i had pushed the gas fast. It jerks into reverse or drive. It was doing it once twice a month, but it seems to be more frequently, like a couple times a week. I have almost hit pedestrians several times. The transmission has recently started to slip also. *tr
ODI 10280169
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2005 ford exploer with 74k miles that continues to have transmission problems including shifting hard when placing in reverse, as well as lurching upon slowing down and stopping. I purchased the vehicle may 2005 and the problem started around 65k miles. I've been told that i need a solenoid valve body by the dealership that will cost $1100 with no diagnostic testing. I've taken the vehicle to a transmission…
ODI 10356666
Automatic Transmission
Transmission lever did not want to shift out of park. Eventually, it did release, but this has happened several times before. There are also times when shifting into reverse or drive it does not feel like the lever is fully "seated" into the correct position. *tr
ODI 10267732
Automatic Transmission
My vehicle fails to shift from park to reverse when the brake is applied. There are several clicks and multiple attempts need to be made before the vehicle will shift from park to reverse. This occurs all almost everytime i attempt to place the vehicle in reverse. My vehicle only has 12k miles on it and this should not be happening. *tr
ODI 10272378