2005 Ford Explorer Consumer Discussions

Ford Explorer Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2005 Ford explorer transmission V.6 [doodleebug]

Written by: dave1309 on Nov 20, 2009 09:53 AM

Check your vehicle with the dealership to make sure it has all the updated codes. Ford had significant problems with Explorer transmissions for several years and issued new codes that has to be reloaded. They also has to replace quite a few valve bodies on the trannies too. Read More...

2005 Ford explorer transmission V.6

Written by: doodleebug on Nov 20, 2009 09:39 AM

My transmission has a delayed and harsh reverse engagement. this thing literally will clunk into place. It doesn't happen everytime, but enough to take notice. I took to a tranny shop and of course was told I needed the whole thing replaced. It has 54,000 miles, bought used in Feb 09. Does this sound familiar?? Any suggestions?? Read More...

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Re: 2000 eddie bauer electrical question [blondbarnbratt]

Written by: fishinjim on Jul 20, 2009 05:57 PM

I have a 2005 Ford Explorer Limited and although I wasn't in a carwash, I had the exact problem with my headlights and display console. I don't have a resolution yet but I did unplug my battery for a good 20 or so minutes (to have it tested) and when I plugged it back in, everything went back to normal. Jim Read More...

Ford Explorer Electrical Problems

Re: 2005 ford explorer 4x4 v8 Limited [fishinjim]

Written by: fishinjim on Jul 20, 2009 01:40 PM

ok, I had autozone test the alternator and it tested ok. another incident today - my wife was driving the kids down the expressway and the open door dingdingding sound happened. It's off to the dealer tomorrow morning but it's gonna be very hard to diagnose. Read More...

Re: 2005 ford explorer 4x4 v8 Limited [kmeiner03]

Written by: fishinjim on Jul 20, 2009 04:33 AM

I have not had the alternator tested. I ran the system self check from the dash and it passed the Charging System test but I will have it checked as well. Jim Read More...

Re: 2005 ford explorer 4x4 v8 Limited [fishinjim]

Written by: kmeiner03 on Jul 19, 2009 09:36 AM

did you have your altenator tested? I've had simmilar problems in the past and it ended up being the alternator. and during the problems I never got the battery light on the dash. -kevin Read More...

2005 ford explorer 4x4 v8 Limited

Written by: fishinjim on Jul 19, 2009 07:36 AM

I have a 2005 Explorer V8 Limited. Yesterday, driving it, AC and stereo playing. We turned on the headlights and the AC stopped blowing, the console lights dimmed, and the radio stopped playing. Turning the headlights off and everything started back working. Today, I had the battery tested and it tested OK. Placing the battery back in the car and now everything ... Read More...

Explorer vs Pathfinder

Re: kasrhp [alman08]

Written by: saknjmom on Jun 26, 2009 10:57 AM

I looked at Ford Explorer between buying my 2001 and 2005 pathfinders. I preferred the ride of the pathfinder, the looks etc. I am not a big fan of American cars. I find that the Pathfinder is friendly as far as being able to see out of it (rear esp) and it is a good fit (I'm a petite woman). Additionally, I drove an Acadia as a rental car while my car was getting body work ... Read More...

Ford Explorer Transmission Questions

Re: 2002, XLT [wpd029]

Written by: acunningham1 on May 04, 2009 08:21 PM

I have a 2005 Ford Explorer XLS and the transmission went out at 43,000 miles. Did not purchase the extended warranty because this was my second Ford Explorer (1998) and did not have any problems. The O/D light came on and called Ford dealership. They told me it was a transmission problem but did not have a mechanic on site as it was a Friday evening. I took it into an ... Read More...

Ford Explorer Maintenance and Repair

Re: Piece of crap Explorer [jdevoigt]

Written by: acunningham1 on Apr 07, 2009 05:45 AM

Are you kidding...I got one myself but mine is a 2005 Explorer and the transmission went out at 42,000 miles. Not to mention my "leather" seats in the front begin to crack, my DVD player went out and had to replace (no I did not buy the $500 factory replacement), a bracket that holds my visor on the driver's side in place broke and the dealer doesn't sell that piece separately ... Read More...