2005 Ford Explorer Sport Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 94,408miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport. The part named most often is body and structure, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown (1) and seats (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 94,408 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure2 40%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Seats1 20%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “I have a 2005 Ford explorer. There is a bonding issue on the roof. The paint is separating and leaving the primer alone on the vehicle. Ford has ignored my requests for assistance. I purchased the truck 14 months ago as a certified preowned and brought this to their attention 4 months into my ownership. After the corporate office ignored my issue, I brought it to the dealership who said it isn't our problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10280039, filed 2009-08, 52,000 milesSeats: “My 2005 Ford explorer has 79,000 miles on it. Over the last year the padding/cushioning in the left front seat (the driver's seat), against the door, has deteriorated to a dangerous level. The metal frame is easily felt, with the driver's left arm, through the seat cover. In addition, the left side of the bottom padding feels one or two inches lower than the right side. This produces an awkward driving posture and the driver must lean against the door to compensate for the loss of cushioning.”
NHTSA complaint #10283027, filed 2009-09, 70,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 2005 Ford explorer. The contact manually opened the rear liftgate and one of the window bracket bolts fractured. The upper portion of the window partially detached and was temporarily being secured with a strap. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated there was no related recall. The approximate failure mileage was 99,181.”
NHTSA complaint #10458514, filed 2012-05, 99,181 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70,000 and 99,181 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport.
Other model years of the Ford Explorer Sport
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 94,408 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 18 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 65 | 82,250 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 133 | 71,000 | 3 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2001 | 188 | 66,522 | 5 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 71 | 66,556 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 93 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 121 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 37 | 98,250 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 5 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Explorer Sport model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 1.
Has the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 94,408 miles and the middle half falls between 70,000 and 99,181 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.