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
2007 ford explorer would not shift from park. Had to call a tow truck. We tested it on the tow truck and it still would not shift out of park. After towing it to a repair shop, it finally shifted out of park. *tr
ODI 10267524
Automatic Transmission
We purchased a 2005 ford explorer in may '08 w/38000 mi. On it carfax, at that time, indicated a new transmission was installed on 2/9/07 @ 27643 mi. Lately the transmission has not been running good so we took it to our mechanic, who tells us it is a "ticking time bomb" and needs a new transmission asap. The car currently has 48953 mi on it. He encourages us to investigate recalls and warranty info. We called the…
ODI 10257716
Automatic Transmission
Complete transmission failure at 49,000 miles car 3 years old. *tr
ODI 10325441
Automatic Transmission
Driving home after work all of the sudden transmission over heat alarm comes on, then white smoke out the back on my truck. 2005 ford exploder xl model i stopped waiting a while and then was able to get home. Took in for service and yes the transmission is gone. At 140000 k. Not the bad part is that this is the 2nd transmission i have put in this truck. The first one was at 75k just out of warranty, my dealer at the…
ODI 10258820
Automatic Transmission
2 days ago the transmission on my 2005 explorer began to hesitate between 2nd and 3rd gear. The next morning while on my way to a service station, it slipped out of 2nd and never found 3rd... The engine just revved up. I could shift on the column so i did that to get the vehicle to the dealership. After running some tests, the dealer told me that 3rd gear was "gone" and that i needed a new transmission. This is a 3…
ODI 10237182
Automatic Transmission
5 speed automatic transmission in 2005 ford explorer 4x4 eddie bauer, slips/fails to change gears usually either at highway speeds (passing slower vehicles, uphill downshifting) and also has a severe delay in engaging in reverse (3-5 seconds) i am concerned that these two issues could result in a severe or deadly accident. This problem is wide spread according to my research, usually resulting in ford dealer not…
ODI 10225803
Automatic Transmission
I purchased a new ford explorer xlt with just under 6,000 miles from my local ford dealer. It was considered "new" because it had under 6,500 miles (it was their demo car.) 5000 into my new purchase, at approximately 11,000 miles, i began experiencing transmission problems. The vehicle drifted back while in gear and would not shift into gear smoothly. I took it in for repair as a transmission complaint. 8,000 miles…
ODI 10215094
Automatic Transmission
While i was towing a trailer that was well under the weight limit for the vehicle, the transmission began leaking fluid. Due to the design of the exhaust system, the fluid leaked directly onto the hot exhaust pipe under the vehicle, which caused large amounts of smoke to come from under the vehicle. I was stranded on the side of a busy freeway with the vehicle smoking profusely. The transmission was covered under…
ODI 10246682
Automatic Transmission · Power Window Devices And Controls
The car rpms increased while stepping on brake, car has surged forward on at least 3 occasions and one time it surged backwards when in reverse and hit a pole, even though foot was on the brake. Car has died on several occasions while attempting to accelerate. Driver side window has failed several times, despite having the master switch replaced. *nm
ODI 10179147
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
Automatic Transmission
I have had nothing but problems out of my 2005 ford explorer. It has been into the dealership 4 times now. I have a grinding noise when i first begin to drive, my transmission has a delay when it shifts and you can press down the gas pedal and it almost feels like it goes into what my dad calls a passing gear before it goes. And this is usually directly after slowing down or from a dead stop. I also have a popping…
ODI 10156076
Automatic Transmission
I brought this car on january 23, 2006. When i brought the car the dealership told me that my first payment would be on march 22,2006. However i received a payment request two weeks after i brought the explorer. The salesperson completely lied to me. He didn't explain anything i wanted him to. And for worse the explorer transmission does not function properly. When i put the explorer in reverse the transmission make…
ODI 10151105
Automatic Transmission
On slight incline, vehicle will roll while in gear or it hesitates to engage in gear when shifting from park. Vehicle has been to the dealer for this same complaint many times. Factory rep. Says nothing wrong all models do the same. I have never owned a vehicle, unless equipped with standard transmission that would perform this way. What can i do? *jb
ODI 10142979
Automatic Transmission
This a safety concern. While cruising on the highway at 50 mph i intended to pass slower-moving vehicles by accelerating. However, it took the automatic transmission 4-5 seconds to kick-in, and for the explorer to attain enough speed to safely pass other vehicles, even if the pedal wasfloored. The time interval was too long (other vehicle made with a/t tool only 2-3 seconds), and could cause an accident. I have…
ODI 10118437
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM . *AK
ODI 10108007