One problem related to rear suspension coil springs 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. 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.