2005 Ford Explorer Air Bags Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Accelerator Pedal · Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. While the contact was reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle was placed into drive and accelerated on its own. The accelerator pedal became stuck at 60 mph. The vehicle went through a backyard, drove over a curb, drove through a neighbor's backyard, and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained two black eyes and a concussion that required…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11186174
Air Bags
Takata recall. Driving in the city my 2005 ford explorer have a crash and air bags do not open.
Crash reported
ODI 10836672
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, the front and rear curtain air bags deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,570.
ODI 10703608
Air Bags
Takata air bags didn't deploy after a head on collision on a highway
1 death
ODI 10863947
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the frontal air bags deployed erroneously as the engine was started. The contact received injuries to the arm as a result. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that there was a shortage in the wiring harness that needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that the part needed…
1 injury
ODI 10487594
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated the driver was driving approximately 55 mph, when she crashed into a truck and the air bags did not deploy. The driver was taken to the hospital, by ambulance for serious injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing yard. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10427549
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. While driving at speeds of 30 mph in slightly icy road conditions, the vehicle slid over black ice and crashed into a nearby wall. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact sustained injuries to her arm, shoulders and neck. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The dealer advised contacting the manufacturer for further assistance. The manufacturer was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10327729
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling
2005 ford explorer, driving on a twisty coastal highway, about 35 mph, turned wheel to follow right hand turn in the road, there was no power to the steering wheel, or to the brakes. I had to wrench the wheel really hard to the right to keep from driving off of the road. I finally pulled to the side, turned on hazard lights, removed key from ignition. I reinserted key, car started and ran as if nothing ever…
ODI 10224634
Air Bags
While driving, both passenger and driver side air bags deployed, without vehicle being involved in a collision or roll over. Ford has refused to honor warranty, due to scratches on the underside-car frame, near box. Have placed claim with insurance company. *jb
ODI 10157497
Air Bags
I was involved in an accident on fl state road 85 at the okalossa regional airport on wednesday, february 1, 2006 at approximately 6:30 p.m. While traveling north on highway 85 another vehicle ran the stop sign exiting the airport to travel south on highway 85. My 2005 ford explorer was traveling at 55 mph and t-boned a 2003 ford minivan. None of my airbags deployed! *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10149811
Air Bags
Both the passenger's side and driver's side air bags deployed without the vehicle being involved in a collision or rolling over. Both driver's and passenger's ears were still ringing from the impact. Vehicle was towed to the dealer.*ak
1 injury
ODI 10117631