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2005 Ford Explorer Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Ford Explorer, 8% of all 497 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Explorer model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 68,874 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
39
8% of 497
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
68,874 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford Explorer suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 2, 2005, latest Sep 28, 2020.

2005 Ford Explorer suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2005Jan 2008Apr 2010Feb 2011Jul 2012Mar 2014Aug 2015
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2005 to Sep 2020; peak Oct 2008 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Explorer model year

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

  1. 200539 (8%)
  2. 200615 (2%)
  3. 200731 (15%)
  4. 200813 (9%)
  5. 20095 (15%)
  6. 20108 (7%)
  7. 201135 (3%)
  8. 201227 (3%)
  9. 201393 (4%)
  10. 2014127 (8%)
  11. 201597 (5%)
  12. 2016130 (5%)
  13. 2017127 (8%)
  14. 201840 (5%)
  15. 201916 (5%)
  16. 202051 (4%)
  17. 202120 (5%)
  18. 202216 (6%)
  19. 202313 (12%)
  20. 20243 (14%)
  21. 20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Explorer have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Ford Explorer, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,874 miles.
Which Ford Explorer year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2016 Ford Explorer has the most suspension complaints (130), compared with 39 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Ford Explorer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Explorer is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.