Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"Both upper and lower had to be replaced"
Anonymous, OH (2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.5-L V8)"Developed loose play in the ball joints, replaced all at a cost of $475"
John S., NC (2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4.5-L V8)"Common problem with both my Ford Explorers, upper and lower ball joints go within 75K miles"
Dennis M., MA (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"upper control arms and ball joints replaced"
Anonymous, GA (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"We thought this car had transmission and/or ABS problems, but it turned out it was a worn ball joint which was wreaking havoc with other systems. Since it was replaced, the car is working beautifully!"
Ronald N., AK (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.5-L V8)"There was a vibration and a noise that was disconserting"
Bobbe A., (2005 Ford Explorer 4.0-L V6)"Worn out"
James M., AZ (2005 Ford Explorer 4.0-L V6)"Original factory bushings finally wore out after 14 years and 180,000 miles"
Anonymous, KY (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Hoses leaking; replaced"
Anonymous, MO (2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.5-L V8)"Rear struts started leaking and failed (collapsed). Also caused rear tires to wear funny (cupping)"
Anonymous, UT (2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.5-L V8)"Ride began to deteriorate-original struts/shocks needed replacement."
Anonymous, KY (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"very poor suspension. Had to replace"
Anonymous, IL (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.5-L V8)"This vehicle has required quite a bit of repairs and doesn't get used very often. The struts were previously replaced 4 years before without much use and with no off-roading and low miles within that 4 year period"
Anonymous, IN (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"had to replace rear springs"
Robert H., MN (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Torsion bar connection broke on one side; replaced both sides"
Anonymous, MO (2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.5-L V8)"I'm not sure if this is the actual part of the issue I'm experiencing.In the past 2 years, it has felt like my car does not handle the road well at all. I have it to several mechanics and the Ford dealership, but they all say there isn't a problem. I"
Anonymous, NY (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Had to have the Tie rod bushings replaced because they were worn out"
Jay N., TX (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Common problems with both my Ford Explorers- right front inner tie rod end goes"
Dennis M., MA (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Continue to have uneven tire wear on front left and rear right tire"
Anonymous, TX (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Much too expensive to repair because an assembly and not just the failed bearing had to replaced"
Anonymous, FL (2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0-L V6)"Had to replace both rear wheel bearings"
Anonymous, MI (2005 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0-L V6)"Wheel bearings started making noise. Took it in to shop and they said three of the four were shot. Had them replaced. Now fourth one is going out. Kind of expensive, but i do have high miles on vehicle (238,000) and take it off road often."
Anonymous, UT (2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.5-L V8)"Had to replace both front bearings"
Anonymous, OH (2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.5-L V8)"I had to replace 3 out of the 4 wheel bearing/hub assemblies. Very expensive and ridiculous with so low miles on the vehicle"
Anonymous, NC (2005 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0-L V6)"Third time rear wheel bearings are loose. Do not use vehicle for off-road"
Anonymous, ID (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Driver front wheel bearing had to be replaced. Did myself"
Jeanette R., WI (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"had one wheel bearing wear out, Expected due to mileage"
Graham J., AB (2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.5-L V8)
"Needed replacement"
Robert E., IL (2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)