8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$2,200.00
Average Mileage:
65,640 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- replace rear differential (1 reports)
drivetrain problem
Helpful Websites About 2005 Ford Explorer rear differential failure
2009Aug 28
Explorer
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
I bought this explorer used and a week after I had to change (brand new transmission) will also post that problem separately! Now the differential is leaking oil with metal in it, I have only had the vehicle 5 mos. and I can see there are alot of vehicles that are doing this. I have to go to the dealer next week and find out how much this is going to cost me! FORD SHOULD BE PAYING FOR THIS IF IT IS HAPPENING A LOT! CLASS ACTION IS WHAT I SAY!!!!!!!
2009Jun 20
Explorer Eddie Bauer V6
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
I too now have the rear differential problem. Started as whining at 55-65 mph; did not hear noise above that speed. Now periodically hear the noise at lower speeds. Quits when you let off gas. Dealer didn't mention the tech bulletin, but did quote $1800 to fix the problem. i'm looking for other mechanics now. This needs to be reimbursed by Ford!! The bulletin seems to cover MANY Ford models thru 2005, so obviously they changed parts or suppliers in 2006. Need a class action attorney to take up the cause. Tons of postings on the issue under the F150's
2009Mar 02
Explorer XLT 4.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 66,500 miles
I bought this vehicle about 2 months ago, but never notice the problem, until 3 weeks ago, when the noise became really disturbing. This "huuuuuuuuuuuuuuu" noise is driving me crazy everytime I drive the vehicle. I feel the noise only when you press the gas and when the vehicles goes below 60mph. At 65mph and more the noise becomes unperceptive.
I went to my mechanic and I was told this was a problem with the rear differential and about $1200 to $1500 is what I need to fix the problem. Wonderful, ah. I think Ford should recall this vehicles to fix the problem. I can't believe a vehicle with only 60K miles could have this kind of problems, unbelievable but it's for real. We all got to tell ford to send an spy into Nissan or Toyota, so they learn from the competition on how to do and put good parts in their vehicles. I love my explorer, but Ford sucks!!
2007Sep 30
(reported on)Explorer RSC V6
- Automatic transmission
- 46,000 miles
I have not had my Explorer but 8 months and it needs a new rear end. It only has 46,000 miles on it, so the Ford company should fix it free of charge. That indicates to me that the rear end was not new in the beginning, if anyone has a solution please let me know. I am very very upset about this problem happening so quickly.
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2009Sep 17
Explorer XLT 4.0L
I bought the vehicle used, test drove it and never heard a thing. Then I was on my way home and hit 60 mph and heard the wine from the back end. I am fortunate this was fixed by the selling dealer since it was noticed the day I drove off the lot. Ford should issue a recall, what the hell kind of vehicle has a major malfunction under 100,000 miles?
Lisa C.
Oak Ridge, TN, USA
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