2005 Ford Explorer suspension problems

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 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.

Filed Mar 27, 2014 · Acceleration, Body · 59,752 miles · WA

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.

Filed Jan 23, 2013 · Suspension · 66,704 miles · GA

2005 ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to premature failure of ball joints. *smd the consumer stated after a scheduled tire rotation, it was discovered the upper ball joints were out of specifications, which resulted in them being replaced. The consumer stated the front suspension was severely compromised.

Filed Apr 18, 2012 · Suspension, Tires · 68,874 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer, equipped with goodrich touring t/a tires. The tire size was p235/75/r16 and the dot number was ap70l2113710. The contact stated that there was extreme and consistent tread wear on the tires. During inclement weather, the vehicle would hydroplane on the highway. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but stated that there was nothing that they were able to do to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,575 and the current mileage was 68,874. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/21/12 *bf updated 06/01/12

Filed Dec 21, 2010 · Suspension, Transmission · 87,000 miles · MS

2005 ford explorer front wheel bearings bad at 87,000 miles and ball joints have slack in them. Ridiculous that a car this nice has such problems. Lots of complaints about the same thing on the internet, rear end has a roar in it too, of course I can't afford to get this stuff fixed. Ford should recall these auto and fix all these problems. This should not be happening on a new vehicle which has never pulled anything, only driven to work and back 12 miles a day and top speed is 45 miles per hour. Last ford I will ever own.

Filed Nov 23, 2010 · Suspension · 57,732 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. While driving 65 MPH the rear axle seal started leaking and he could smell the fluids. He continued to drive to his destination. The vehicle was later taken to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised him that the rear differential needed to be rebuilt. He stated that the failure became worse over time. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,732 and the current mileage was 66,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Suspension · 52,000 miles · AR

Upper ball joint boots fell apart grease washes out ball joint failure at 52,000 miles.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Suspension · 59,000 miles · NH

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated when he took his vehicle into a local repair shop for routine maintenance, the mechanic informed him that the rear coil spring was cracking; it was encased with plastic and water got into it. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 59,000. Updated 09/15/10. *ljupdated 09/16/10

Filed Feb 23, 2009 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact continued to hear a roaring noise coming from her vehicle. She took her vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the front driver's side wheel bearings were defective. The necessary repairs were made by an independent mechanic. The two front wheel bearings were replaced and, upon further investigation, all four wheel bearings were found to be defective. All four wheel bearings were replaced at the cost of over $600. The failure and current mileages were less than 120,000.