2005 Ford Explorer Repair & Maintenance Costs

A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 2005 Ford Explorer

Most Common 2005 Ford Explorer Problems

2005 Ford Explorer vehicles have 16 reported problems.The most commonly reported 2005 Ford Explorer problem is: A Cosmetic Crack May Develop on the Liftgate

A Cosmetic Crack May Develop on the Liftgate

A cosmetic crack may develop on the plastic liftgate trim panel. ford has released a service procedure to replace the...

Heater Stuck on Hottest Setting Due to Broken H...

A failed heater blend door or actuator can cause the temperature control for the hvac system to stop working. a...

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Ford Explorer Repairs and Prices

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Coolant Change

$490 - $574

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Headlamp Alignment Adjust

Battery Test

Engine Front Cover Gasket Replacement

$864 - $1,190

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Drive Axle Assembly Drain & Refill

$141 - $186

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Starter Relay Replacement

$75 - $103

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Air Bag Control Module Replacement

$721 - $795

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Transfer Case Shift Motor Replacement

$409 - $485

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Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement

$363 - $438

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EGR Pressure Feedback Sensor Replacement

$117 - $146

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Ford Explorer Reliability Rating

Above Average

The Ford Explorer Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 19th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $732 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Explorer.

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2005 Ford Explorer Reviews

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Most Common 2005 Ford Explorer Questions

There are 207 related questions for 2005 Ford Explorer vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 2005 Ford Explorer questions.

Kicks into neutral when in reverse

Once i put it in reverse then it will start to reverse then kick into neutral when i hit the gas. then when i put it...

No heat in the cabin of vehicle

Air only blows cold and when turned on heat there is a constant clicking sound.

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