Does the 2005 Ford Explorer have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Ford Explorer, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 78,000 miles.

Which Ford Explorer year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2020 Ford Explorer has the most electrical complaints (230), compared with 38 for the 2005.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Ford Explorer?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Explorer is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Ford Explorer, 8% of all 497 complaints for this model year. That is #14 highest electrical complaint count among 21 Explorer model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 78,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 38; 8% of 497
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 78,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford Explorer electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 12, 2005, latest Sep 25, 2020.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2005 to Sep 2020; peak May 2008 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Explorer model year

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

200538 (8%)
200641 (7%)
200727 (13%)
200846 (31%)
20093 (9%)
201014 (12%)
201199 (8%)
201267 (8%)
2013183 (8%)
2014121 (7%)
2015105 (6%)
2016130 (5%)
201799 (6%)
201862 (8%)
201919 (6%)
2020230 (19%)
202151 (12%)
202242 (16%)
202314 (13%)
20242 (10%)
202523 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Explorer have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Ford Explorer, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 78,000 miles.
Which Ford Explorer year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2020 Ford Explorer has the most electrical complaints (230), compared with 38 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Ford Explorer?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Explorer is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.