Table 1 shows nine common structure related problems of the 2005 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the body (69 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tailgate (19 problems).
Rear wheel well shock tower mount is rusted out. There is no reason this should be happening. This is a major safety issue. Read details...
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 Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while parked, it was noticed that the rear liftgate was cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. Jo Read details...