One problem related to axle shaft seal has been reported for the 2005 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2005 Explorer.
The rear differential of my 2002 Ford Explorer xls is leaking at 41,000 miles. Noticed the liquid on the garage floor. After I brought it to a local dealer to look at it they tell me it is the axel seals and is 450. 00 to fix. Now I look at 2002 Explorer rear problems on the internet and they are epidemic in perportion.