2005 Ford Explorer body problems

Filed Sep 1, 2022 · Body · 120,000 miles · MT

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was a crack on the top panel of the rear liftgate. The contact was concerned that the rear liftgate would fracture if she opened the liftgate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 120,313 miles · IL

Rear wheel well shock tower mount is rusted out. There is no reason this should be happening. This is a major safety issue.

Filed Apr 9, 2018 · Body · 84,000 miles · ME

2005 ford explorer. Frame is rotting along the welds. Not up and down. Length wise running with the frame. Obviously a factory weld issue and a big issue at that as the issue could have the frame fail and entire hub/axle/wheel assembly rip right off the vehicle. This is also a very common issue with ford's in general from 02-2005. As you already know I'm sure. This vehicle was well maintained and taken care of and the frame issue has made an otherwise great running low mileage vehicle worthless. Not to mention had the issue not been found very dangerous! Please get these death traps off the road!! Have pictures but the files are to large to send. Thanks.

Filed Aug 31, 2017 · Body · 157,000 miles · CO · 1 injury

The back lift gate panel cracked on the back of our ford explorer and when we went to shut the lift gate the whole back window shattered. Ford won't replace it because they say its not a safety issue and our year of our ford was not apart of the recall of these panels being cracked. Please be aware that if you have one of these cracks that the back window can shatter when closing the lift gate.

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Body · 157,000 miles · CO · 1 injury

We have a 2005 ford explorer and the back lift gate panel was cracked right by the ford symbol. When we went to open the back lift gate and the panel where it was cracked broke in half and shattered the whole back window and injured us. Ford wants to charge me $140.00 to just look at it. Come on ford do what's right! Beware if you have a cracked panel on your ford! It can break in half and the glass can shatter.

Filed Jul 9, 2017 · Body · 112,000 miles · WI

I have a 2005 ford explorer and upon opening my rear tailgate, the screws on the two hinges broke from the glass. Tthe only thing holding it halfway up is the hydraulic power lifters. Glad I was parked and not on the highway

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Body, Visibility · 138,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was fracture in the rear hatch above the rear windshield wiper and all the way down to the bottom of the hatch. The failure allowed moisture to enter the door. The contact was concerned that the fracture would cause the rear windshield to shatter, causing serious injuries or worse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2016 · Body · 50,000 miles · NE

Rear liftgate crack

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Body · 75,000 miles · FL

Cracked applique on rear lift gate.

Filed Jul 9, 2016 · Body, Seat belts · 15,000 miles · TN

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.