2005 Ford Explorer Sport Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,204miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,204 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“There is a vertical crack on the rear of the vehicle starting underneath the window. Length of about 2 to 3 inches. Just seemed to appear. Was not there one day then there the next. ## VIN failed”
NHTSA complaint #10485969, filed 2012-11, 94,408 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport
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.
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