2005 FORD EXPLORER Tires Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2005 FORD EXPLORER
5 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
CONSUMER WRITES TO REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION CONCERNING THE BUSINESS PRACTICES OF A LOCAL AUTO REPAIR CENTER. *TGW THE CONSUMER DID NOT THINK, THE REPAIR FACILITY WAS ACTUALLY PERFORMING THE SERVICES ON HIS VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION, DUE TO LOW TIRE TREAD. HE STATED HE WAS JUST IN THE REPAIR FACILITY ONE MONTH PRIOR, AND NO MENTIONED TO HIM, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES. ALSO, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, IT WAS DETERMINED THE NEW ALTERNATOR WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXPLORER WITH MICHELIN T235- 70T16 16' LATITUDE TOUR TIRES . THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE TIRE WALL BLOW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXPLORER, EQUIPPED WITH GOODRICH TOURING T/A TIRES. THE TIRE SIZE WAS P235/75/R16 AND THE DOT NUMBER WAS AP70L2113710. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXTREME AND CONSISTENT TREAD WEAR ON THE TIRES. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE WOULD HYDROPLANE ON THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY WERE ABLE TO DO TO ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,575 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,874. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/21/12 *BF UPDATED 06/01/12
BULGE IN SIDEWALL OF TIRE. *TR
TIRES HAVE SMALL CRACKS ALONG TREAD LUGS AND SIDEWALL TREAD LUGS. I AM AFRAID THEY WILL BLOW OUT AT ANYTIME. *TR
Other 2005 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Structurebody
107 complaints
Power Train
49 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
40 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
38 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
34 complaints
Electrical System
32 complaints
Structure
25 complaints
Engine
17 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
17 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
16 complaints
Unknown Or Other
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
14 complaints
Wheels
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Visibility
12 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Service Brakes
8 complaints
Fuel System Other
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
6 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Suspensionrear
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
4 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Structurebodytailgate
3 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint