general problems of the 2005 Ford Explorer

I sitting on a incline put it in reverse and started backing up and the transmission just let loose and started rolling forward it's done this several times and sometimes it want back up at all even on level ground had it checked it was full of fluid but done a fluid and filter changed. And it still doesn't back up at times or when backing it stops backing and will go forward drifting.

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?.

Vehicle engine while traveling, generally at high rates of speed greater than 40mph, will randomly turn off. There are no warning lights, no indication on the instrument panel. The engine just turns off. The only way of knowing is once the gas pedal is depressed to increase speed and then realized the car had turned off. This is happening more frequently. I had to by a new car. Explorer just sits in the driveway. This happen randomly with no notice and generally while traveling at speeds above 40 mph.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the transmission warning light randomly flashed and the vehicle shook and jerked violently at any rate of speed. The failure occurred for months. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. While attempting to reverse, the vehicle suddenly jerked backwards while the brakes were applied. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the issue could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 93,434.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to shift into reverse, the vehicle jerked backwards while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 93,434.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. While driving at 20 mph making a turn, the 4 wheel drive warning light illuminated and failed to turn off. In addition, the wheels seized and emitted an abnormal noise. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and restarted shortly afterwards. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Car suddenly quit and the engine fail safe light came on. Computer scan showed the throttle actuator/control was stuck closed, and could clear any codes. Vehicle would not move at all. . I had to have it towed back to my home. Engine would not run at more than an idle with the accelerator fully depressed, and there would be no change in the rpm.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact was driving 40 mph on an incline when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced or rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

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.

Gearshift lever can be moved from park without stepping on brake pedal. It can be moved into any position, even when key is removed.

Transmission continues to go out and an investigation is needed for all 2005 Ford Explorer transmission problems after 120,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was stopped and the gear shifter was shifted into park when it rolled forward until crashing into another vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure and the current mileages were 90,000.

Drove the vehicle to work and went to leave and I had no reverse. The transmssion had been slamming into reverse and then engaging prior to this-but no slipping or anything else. I had the fluid changed and there were no teeth or any metal in the filter or pan-but this did not fix the problem. Spoke with 3 tranmsmission shops in my town and all told me the 05 Explorers had junk tranmissions. That the fluid in part of them from the factory was bad and the tranny itself was just a big mistake. This needs to be recalled- $1338 later, I have a rebuilt 'junk' transmission. I have owned Fords in the past and loved them, but my Explorer ended this lover affair. Everywhere you look online there are complaints about this vehicle- and no one is making Ford do anything about it.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated the gear shift was able to be moved from park to reverse and drive without the keys in the ignition or the vehicle being on. The contact stated that a child was able to move the gear shift while it was turned off and the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact was able to be stop the vehicle, get into it and apply the brake pedal. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and advised the contact the vehicle would not be inspected because there was no correction to be made or recall related to the VIN. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

While shifting into reverse sometimes there is a 3-4 second delay. It is also slamming into reverse at times. More frequent as time goes on. This is a know issue from TSB 05-15-4 causing by the Ford factory failing to put an additive in the transmission fuild. This should be covered by Ford. I'm now looking at a costly repair.

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We bought our Explorer new July 4th 2005, have had several problems but this is the worst. I have had the transmission checks done on time at 40,000 and 60,000 miles. I told them twice before the transmisson was not right it was slipping. Now that I finally paid them $200. 00 for their test it shows the bands are about to break and it will be $3900. 00 for arebuit one. I have checked out the list of problems with there transmissons,so where is the recall,come on we can't all be wrong. Looking for help in these hard times,being disabled and wife about to retire this price is absubed,because of allthe othrt complaints. Bought last two cars from Ford ,don't think it will happen again. Thanks for letting me vent.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer XLT. The contact stated that the gear shifter would sporadically move into neutral from park or drive without the key being in the ignition. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that there were no recalls for the particular failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the transmission was shifted into reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

2005 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regards to steering column gear shifter problems. The consumer stated on December 10, 2010 the steering column was replaced. Unfortunately, the gear shift broke again for the third time. The consumer stated the entire steering column had to be replaced each time.

This incident refers to a 2005 Ford Explorer eddie bauer VIN # [xxx]. After making an investment to purchase a vehicle, one should not have to worry about the safety of himself or family because the gear shifter broke off of the steering column. This is what has happened to me, then going to the Ford dealer for a part and being told it cost 1300. 00 dollars to replace the entire steering column. When the cheap white metal that held it together just sheared off. Does a death need to occur to do something about this? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Vehicle started skipping and lunging as it changed gears. Took to Ford dealer and said it needed to be replaced. Costs up to 3,000. Ford did all service on vehicle at all the right times. No recall can not believe it. Finally took to transmedic had replaced for $2300. Can't someone get Ford to do anything.

2005 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle rear axle leaking. 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.