general problems of the 2005 Ford Explorer

There is a vertical crack on the rear of the vehicle starting underneath the window. Length of about 2 to 3 inches. Just seemed to appear. Was not there one day then there the next.

While driving my 2005 Ford Explorer, I pulled out from an intersection and had not reached the speed limit yet when the rear window exploded then causing both struts to the hatch to extend and therefore break the entire framework of the rear hatch. This window was in good condition with no prior cracks in it and there were no other vehicles any around me when this happened. Ford has taken no responsibility to this and I am forced to pay out of pocket for this expense.

My 2005 Ford Explorer has a large vertical crack in the rear panel. I have seen this in dozens of vehicles with similar body styles, for refuses to fix the problem and gave me a quote of $472.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer limited. The contact stated that the vehilce's rear hatch plastic molding was cracked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer collision center for inspection, and they advised that there was not a safety recall related to the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Came outside and noticed a crack in my rear hatch going all the way down. Ford dealer says they will not cover it, even with a extended warranty.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when she heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, she noticed a fracture where the emblem and the windshield connected. The vehicle was not inspected for the failure or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 77,300.

I have a 2005 Ford Explorer that has bubbling of paint and rust in the groves on top of my roof. I have contacted Ford direct I have also contacted my local dealer who has also advised this is a paint defect and contacted Ford direct themselves to have this defect repaired and Ford states the only way to repair it would be if the roof has rust holes thru the top or if I was the 1st owner of the vehicle. This is very apparent that it is a paint defect and nothing more. I have done an internet search and found this problem is a very regular problem for most vehicles between 200-2005.

Rear window trim cracked. I am now worried that the pieces will fall off and cause problems on the road to other drivers, but Ford says this in not a safety issue and will do nothing to fix problem.

Paint is delaminating on the roof of my 2005 Explorer. Vehicle has 53,000 miles on it. Since I am out of warranty, Ford will not fix it. From the research I have done on the internet, this is a common problem with this generation Explorer (2002-2005). I owned a 1998 Explorer for 10 years without any paint related problems.

I noticed one day that the panel below my rear window was cracked. It's like it just magically appeared overnight! the thing is a terrible eyesore, and I'm so tired of Ford refusing to repair what is clearly a defect.

The paint on my 2005 Ford Explorer eddie bauer edition is peeling off big chunks in numerous spots on the roof. I contacted Ford and they told me that since it was past my 3 year 36,000 mile warranty that it was up to me to get fixed. My car had approximately 53,000 miles on it when I reported it. I want Ford to have this problem fixed. I shouldn't be having to pay for anything to be repainted on a car that is 4 years old!.

Approximately 2 years ago the paint on the top of my 2005 Ford Explorer began to chip off. I was told Ford would not fix it unless it was rusted, however now what began as a chip has grown to approximately an 18in circle in the middle of my vehicle. Ford has indicated there is a technical service bulletin about the defect however no recall has been issued.

I purchased a 2005 Ford Explorer limited from a Ford dealership in the spring of 2006. The vehicle was a lease return. After driving the vehicle I noticed a vibration in the floorboard and in the gas pedal. I e-mailed Ford concerning this and they sent me to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle for the corrective action. I've been back and forth to the dealership appox 8 times for the same problem and no resolution has been found. I contacted Ford a couple of more times and I still haven't gotten the problem resolved. In the meantime this vibration gives me back and headaches and numbness in my feet and I can no longer drive the vehicle because of the adverse affects it has on me. What more can I do? mclean Ford-Mercury have been great through out this whole ordeal. They've done more than most dealerships would do and have been super. Unfortunately I can't say the same for Ford. I'm really disappointed and dissatisfied with their service.

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.