2005 Ford Explorer speed control problems
The 2005 Ford Explorer has 44 speed control complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
44
Speed Control complaints
7%
Share of year
7
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Speed Control complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S GARAGE AND OTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE…”
Common questions
How many speed control complaints does the 2005 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the 2005 Ford Explorer speed control — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.