FordExplorer2005
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2005 Ford Explorer Body Problems

107
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 107 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi48
100–150k mi21
30–60k mi19
150–400k mi7
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 15, 2009 · 45,000 miles

    Body

    The paint bubbled and peeled on the roof of my 2005 ford explorer eddie bauer edition. Dealer says it is a paint defect but ford does not have a recall. Had my roof repainted at my expense. Now, anytime it rains, i am getting water leaking from the rear ac unit controls and my front driver's side carpeting is soaking wet. *tr

    ODI 10567847

  • July 21, 2008 · 40,600 miles

    Body

    Paint is peeling and chipping off along top of roof near front and rear. Ford says this happens a lot. They say i am out of warranty, even though evident that this has been occurring a lot longer to my car. *tr

    ODI 10235172

  • January 1, 2008 · 50,000 miles

    Body

    The paint on our 2005 eddie bauer explorer is bubbling and peeling off and has been doing this since 2008, but now is getting worse. When at the ford dealer while getting the computer changed wich is another problem with fuel efficiency, we asked about the paint and we were told that there isn't any type of recall. We are also having problems with having to change tires every 15000 miles. Thi truck has many defects.…

    ODI 10419381

  • July 18, 2007 · 25,000 miles

    Body

    Front aluminum hood began paint blistering at about 2 years of ownership. Took back to the dealer for repair. Two years later, paint blisters return. Tsb 6-25-15 issued with painting guidelines but no repair authority. After second occurrence, dealer said no repairs would be made and advised us to pay to replace the hood and paint. This is unacceptable for a $45k car (limited version with all options) *tr

    ODI 10423795

  • April 13, 2007 · 25,000 miles

    Body

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the paint is peeling from the roof and the roof is starting to rust. The manufacturer stated that this has not been an issue with other vehicles and it is not covered under any warranty. The contact is worried about the long term affects of the rusting. The vin was rejected from the system. The failure mileage was 25000 and the current mileage was…

    ODI 10355768

  • January 1, 2007 · 15,000 miles

    Body · Seat Belts · Suspension

    There are two cracks on the back top lift gate which allows water to get to the electric locks and it opens by itself when wet. The wheels bearings have to be replaced about every 3 months. The passenger front belt tightens and will not loosen.

    ODI 10883770

  • January 1, 2007 · 80,000 miles

    Body

    Crack in panel beneath rear window. Known defect in explorers 02-05. Safety issue to other drivers should panel section(s) come off. Possible safety issue due to water, dirt getting into any underlying electronic equipment. *tr

    ODI 10375451