2005 Ford Explorer electrical problems

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · ID

Several times over the past two years while driving at high speeds all the electrical turns off like the key is turned off. It is almost impossible to steer as there is no power steering. It almost caused an accident as the car slowed quickly. I am concerned as this has been reported several times and nothing has been done to solve this issue. Either ford should fix the issue or pull this car out of service before somebody is killed.

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 250,406 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that shortly after refueling, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle then abruptly accelerated at a high rate of speed without the accelerator pedal being depressed. Also, the low oil pressure warning light and check transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that they were close to home so they pulled into the driveway to check the oil level, which was low. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the engine bearing needed to be repaired due to damage caused by a defective oil sensor not properly informing the contact when the oil level was low. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact contacted the dealer capital city ford located at 8623 e. Washington st, indianapolis, in 46219) who informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250,406. Invalid VIN.

Filed Apr 26, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

Abs light and advance tracking light and 4x4 light and car with tracking light all comes on and the braking jerk when stopping. Also low oil pressure light comes on even after oil change

Filed Nov 18, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 87,000 miles · MI

My explorer transmission just stopped working going down the highway, almost got hit by a truck. Electrical system kept going in and out. Checked with a ford dealership they said it was a common problem with explorers and there was no recall. I checked online and there was over 10,000 complaints made. I am in the military have 14 combat tours, and come home to have my life put in danger again on something that you all know about. When are you going to step in?

Filed Aug 31, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 162,000 miles · WI

While driving down the interstate at night my vehicles dashboard began to act erratic. Then the battery gauge rapidly dropped into the red zone. Within about 3 miles I lost my interior power, headlights, taillights, and signals including my hazard lights. When limping off the interstate my truck had lost enough power to where it died out. Once at the dealership it was found that the alternator fried out causing a surge that wiped out the PCM and utility cluster all without warning.

Filed Aug 25, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · FL

My gauges go haywire the needles shake while driving and when car is off no key in ignition. The lights flash as well. Car will stall in traffic at a stop, the RPM won't go above 2 even when hwy going 60 MPH. Mechanic said it's electrical, the dealer took out top counsel as a work around for this electrical issue claiming it was not a recall.

Filed May 24, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 103,597 miles · NY

While parked in the driveway, we found that the back window of the hatch was completely broken and the body in the back was lifted off the car. It looks as if the hydraulic arm malfunctioned overnight.

Filed May 2, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · NY

Car stalled while driving at highway speeds. Brakes and steering became impaired. Lucky, I was in the rightmost lane and was able to narrowly avoid collision. Incident occurred after a ~3hr drive as I was exiting the highway (I.e. Slowing down). Upon restart, engine turned over, but was undriveable due to iterative surge/stall cycles.

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Electrical · FL

Defective throttle body assemblies and sensors. Randomly engine goes into fail safe mode and has stalled while driving, at traffic lights, and during turns. Instrument panel is now going haywire. Message center reports low oil pressure, check charging systems, tire sensor failure fault, change oil soon, and oil is fine. Battery has been checked. Tire sensors, alternator...all fine. It's all I have and I must drive it to work each day! Bought used in november 2013. Had 69k miles at purchase. Now has 103k miles. It doesn't feel safe :o( please help!

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 124,000 miles · MA

The vehicle shuts off while driving causing loss of power steering, power brakes with a complete loss of power. This is an ongoing problem and has happend during highway high speed driving. It happens on cars built 11/24/04 and prior. The codes are p2106 and p2135. It's caused by a faulty throttle position sensor and requires a powertrain control module reset b36.11, b37.2 or higher. This has been an ongoing problem thar ford readily ackowledges. They have ugraded the throttle position sensor twice without solving the problem.