2005 Ford Explorer fuel system problems
The 2005 Ford Explorer has 68 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
68
Fuel System complaints
11%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SPUTTER. SHE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO A…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2005 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 68 complaints about the 2005 Ford Explorer fuel system — 11% 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.