2005 ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle rear axle leaking. *smd the consumer stated the rear axles were replaced at 59,752. A year later after listening to the noise in the rear end for quite some time, the problem returned. Six months later, they were replaced again. Also, the rear panel beneath the window was rusted and the throttle needs to be replaced, as it is causing vehicle hesitation.
2005 Ford Explorer body complaints
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The rear hatch has cracked next to the emblem. I'm certain that water gets inside when washed or it rains. Now that I'm paying attn many explorers have one or more cracks.
Ford explorer eddie bauer - garage kept, low miles due to working from home. Discovered a crack in the back hatch upper panel. When reported to insurance company (progressive) the agent indicated that this is a known defect and all ford dealers are aware of it. I discovered other ford explorers and expeditions around the county with the same crack. Crack is caused by lack of stabilization behind the panel and the crack appears due to regular closing of the back hatch. Starts with a single crack (can lead to multiple cracks). The crack allows water to enter the back hatch area causing rust and disabling or limiting the back window wiper. I wrote a letter to ford and emailed them regarding this manufacturing defect and was told that this is not something they take care of. Cost to repair can run anywhere from $275 to $1,000, depending upon the severity. We have started a facebook page for those of us around the country that have experienced the same problem and our number is growing every day. Problem seems to be 2002 thru 2006 ford explorers and expeditions. Ford has changed the manufacturing for the years following.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear panel near the hatch was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that no recalls were associated with the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
There's an obvious defect in the 2005 ford explorer, the 7 x 55 panel, the one with the ford logo in it. It cracks. It did it twice on ours, we replaced it once costing us $500. Our repairman said he's seen this exact problem on many ford'. We looked into it, and numerous other experts agree on the defect. The first time we tried to bring attention to ford for this problem, they blew us off, not even having the courtesy to get our letter to the person it was addressed. As human nature, ford tried to manipulate the problem, at the end of the conversation actually convincing themselves and trying to convince me that there was no problem. We like to keep all our stuff nice but currently our vehicle doesn?t look nice. We cannot afford to throw away our money on a defective product. Again, it is defective, anyone related to the vehicle industry and bodywork, with any sense, can realize the problem. On our first attempt to propose ford?s resolution of this problem we didn?t draw attention to the problem. This time we?re ready to go at it in full force (attorney general, bbb, local & national news outlets, and the federal trade commission) if ford doesn?t find a fair way to compensate us. The issue being the first panel being defective and cracked allowing us to drive around in a junky looking vehicle; replacing the product for $500 which still had the issue and once again we?re driving around with a junky looking vehicle; resale value has been compromised. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration in hopefully resolving this issue.
I am the 1 and only owner of 2005 ford explorer limited, and the rear upper tailgate has a vertical crack right next to the ford logo that spans from window to base 2cm in width.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear lift gate was fractured. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that he approached the vehicle and noticed that the tail sill plate on the lift gate was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was a fracture on the lift gate under the window. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.
There is a vertical crack on the rear of the vehicle starting underneath the window. Length of about 2 to 3 inches. Just seemed to appear. Was not there one day then there the next.
Crack under rear window on rear hatch door.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was rust on the rear passenger's side fender. The contact was unaware of what caused the rust so the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer did not state what caused the rust but stated that the rear passenger's side fender needed to be replaced with new metal. The contact did not have the rear passenger side fender replaced. The failure mileage was 105,000.
2005 ford explorer: I am worrying about the integrity of my 2005 ford explorers rear end and what would happen if I were to be rear ended. The following occurred: I shut the tailgate and the area above and below the explorer emblem cracked vertically. My friend has the same car and hers cracked exactly like mine a year ago. Now I just saw an explorer parked at the store and it was cracked too!!!
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear liftgate panel became fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a local mechanic or a dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
I have a 2005 ford explorer and there is a crack in the back on the hatch this is not only on my vehicle there are many out there from the year 2000 and up that have the same crack in the back this should have been recalled I call ford about this and they are telling me that I have to contact the nhsm I feel that I am getting the run around there are so many ford explorers out there with this same thing I feel that ford should fix this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear hatch back panel developed a fracture. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised the contact that the panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 123,000.
Driver side hinge disconnected,the bolt was missing. The shifting, unbalance weight caused passenger side hinge to crack. The window fell striking the back of the head of the owner,unlocking and reaching in to the cargo space. A small child was with her who could have been seriously injured,. Had this top of the liftgate fallen off in traffic it would have caused serious injury and car damage. Many complaints of this manufacturing defect have been filed and recalls were in effect for other model years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the panel around the rear glass of the liftgate detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear liftgate panel became fractured. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic advised the contact that the panel would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
2005 ford explorer xlt rear plastic tailgate panel cracked from top to bottom around ford oval emblem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was a massive fracture under the rear exterior liftgate window panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 74,976. *tr.....updated 05/09/13 *bf updated 06/10/2013
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was a crack in the lift gate. The manufacturer was notified but they offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 81,300.
Below rear window, top hatch crack out of no where. Reason for filing complaint is I just saw another ford explorer that had the same crack.
The panel at the bottom of the rear lift gate window cracked the entire length of the panel. Approximately 8 inch crack. I have since seen several other ford explorers and a mercury SUV with the same crack. Obviously ford has a problem which they are not making good on.
The paint in the valleys on the roof has all flaked off and is rusting. Problem with the paint. I purchased this vehicle 2 years ago and first noticed it last year.
Liftgate plastic body panel cracked from top to bottom right side of the ford emblem/logo.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear hatch back panel developed a fracture. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised the contact that the panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.
Liftgate plastic body panel cracked from top to bottom left of the ford logo insert.
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