general problems of the 2005 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the rear lift gate hatch panel fractured right below the window. The dealer was notified of the failure via voicemail. The vehicle was not inspected nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the defroster failed to operate when engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the dashboard would have to be removed and the blending chamber would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Very large crack in the rear lift gate from top to bottom like 1 foot long and 3/16 wide close to the Ford logo.

Passenger visor plastic mounting bracket failed (cracked) driver side visor plastic mounting bracket failed (cracked) two months earlier and reported separately. Entire visor assembly had to be purchased because this small part was not sold or supplied separately. Was not covered under extended premium warranty.

Driver's side sun visor plastic mounting bracket failed (cracked) causing visor to drop and hang by electrical wire supplying power to lighted mirror. Entire visor assembly was required because individual part (small plastic mounting bracket) was not sold individually. Visor rarely if ever used. Replacement was at owner's expense and not covered under premium extended warranty.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. While driving at 35 mph, the driver sun visor fractured from the vehicle. The contact stated the visor was exhibiting disintegration. The dealer advised the repair would be at the contact's expense. There was not a recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 31,000.

Sun visors broke off. Not being able to block sun making driving very dangerous during sunny days.

The sun visor support of the Ford Explorer 2005 is defective and breaks easily. This has happened 3 times to me and as per research in the web, it is a problem that happens very often in this model. One time it happens while driving, and the sun visor was hanging and blocking the view. I was able to stop, but there is a potential safety problem, that could cause accidents, all for a small defective plastic piece. The hinge base is made of poor resistance plastic and has a terrible design, this is incredible taking into account that the visor arm is metallic and it transfers a considerable force to this plastic base each time you fold or use the sun visor.