2005 Ford Explorer engine problems
The 2005 Ford Explorer has 47 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
47
Engine complaints
8%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE EVENTUALLY DIED WITHOUT BEING EXTINGUISHED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2005 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2005 Ford Explorer engine — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.