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2005 Ford Explorer Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

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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

BandRecords
60–100k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 27, 2012

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle did not come equipped with child safe locks and the contact was concerned with the lack of having the safety feature. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 66,000.

    ODI 10453424

  • December 5, 2010 · 69,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure

    This problem is very stressful on a senior citizen with a heart condition who's heart is functioning at 60% and on medication everyday. Upper back hatch has factory defect crack next to the lock, in the last couple of months it has been unlocking itself at random, while sitting still or driving. No injuries, muggings ,theft,kidnapping of grandchildren and/ or escape or theft of four children yet!!!. I do not have…

    ODI 10386089

  • February 10, 2010 · 70,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    While trying to put my 2005 ford explorer in reverse, the gear shift broke within the steering column. After looking online, i found this to be a common problem. *tr

    ODI 10308259