One problem related to defogger heater 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 contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. While driving she heard a loud clanging noise coming from the instrument control panel. The next day the vents would only release cold air from the vents. As a consequence she could not defrost the windows. Her mechanic stated that the heater box failed and would cost $800. 00 to repair. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 53168. Updated12/10/09. The repair cost was $438. 00. The problem was the blend door actuator, which was indide the heater box. Updated 12/10/09.