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2005 Ford Explorer Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Ford Explorer, 4% of all 497 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest brake complaint count among 21 Explorer model years. These complaints report 6 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 66,150 miles.

Brakes complaints
19
4% of 497
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
66,150 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford Explorer brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 26, 2005, latest Aug 14, 2018.

2005 Ford Explorer brakes complaints: complaints filed per month1May 2005Jan 2007Oct 2009Jan 2012Dec 2014Nov 2016Aug 2018
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2005 to Aug 2018; peak May 2005 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Explorer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200519 (4%)
  2. 200647 (7%)
  3. 200713 (6%)
  4. 20089 (6%)
  5. 20093 (9%)
  6. 201016 (14%)
  7. 201157 (5%)
  8. 201240 (5%)
  9. 201388 (4%)
  10. 201446 (3%)
  11. 201551 (3%)
  12. 201638 (2%)
  13. 201726 (2%)
  14. 201812 (2%)
  15. 20194 (1%)
  16. 202088 (7%)
  17. 202124 (6%)
  18. 202213 (5%)
  19. 20236 (6%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 202516 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Explorer have brake problems?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Ford Explorer, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 66,150 miles.
Which Ford Explorer year has the most brake complaints?
The 2013 Ford Explorer has the most brake complaints (88), compared with 19 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Ford Explorer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Explorer is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.