2005 ford

Hello wanted to help me that I have a problem with my 2005 Ford Explorer eddie bauer Her symptoms was that when accelerating on the highway began to appear and disappear enguine message service soon and turned off the air conditioning and the truck lost power We perform a scan and had...

I have a huge issue right now with my 2005 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6. It is 100% stock, no modifications. The problem started about 3 weeks ago, when the ABS, Advance Trac, and 4x4 High lights (flashing 7 times) all came on, the car would grind a bit and then take off. I took it to my local...

I am trying to diagnose my dads 2005 ford explorer v6 k flex 4.0 sohc no start condition, it cranks and trying to start but could not go through, i tried to spray starter fluid no luck, and ive been pressing the fuel switch in the passenger side still not starting i cleaned all connections with...

I have a 2005 Ford Explorer with 78k miles. Bought it used about 4 years ago and over the past 2 yeasr have been using it very little, occasional long trips but maybe 50 miles in a normal month with only a couple of uses per month. Check engine light came on with code P0401 EGR Insufficient...

Hello everyone, I am new to these forums and recently purchased a 2005 ford explorer. I am having several problems with the car. Problem number 1: Advance Trac warning light is on. System says Advance trac is offline. Problem number 2: Abs light is on. I have checked the fuses and...

I have a 2005 ford explorer 4.0 L I took the balance shaft gear off to change chain and found out later that you should not take it off. now I am trying to check the timing of the balance shaft. I found that in another book it shows the timing with a 4 MM pin between the two slashes and the...

Me sharing some of the things i' ve done on my explorer...

Greetings Explorer World, Here is my issue. My passenger side window will not go up. It gets more complicated. The driver side control will not move it up or down (made sure the window lock was disengaged). The passenger side control will move it down but not up. This issue exists...

Hi to everyone.I just bought my 2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4x2 Advance Trac with 132k miles.And after i bought it O/D light comes on and O/D doesn't work.But as soon i was restart the engine its goes away and only sometimes comes back.And after i restart the engine it will goes away again.some times...

It seems to me that the 2006-2010 ford explorer rear differential has less problems such as noise than the earlier models (2002-2005). Some one posted threads about successfully installed 2006 rear differential on 2004 explorer (although there is one less bolt installed, it functions perfectly)...

Greetings all, I purchased a 2005 Ford Explorer XLT about 3 months ago and is now due for an oil change. The car has 133,x.. miles on the odo and there is no evidence as to what type of oil the previous owner used. Any thoughts on the type of oil i should use? would i also have to change...

My apologies, I previously posted this in the wrong section. Here is my problem: My check engine light came on yesterday. On the dash it also says CHECK TRANSMISSION and the O/D flashes on and off. I have a 2005 Ford Explorer XLT, 140K miles, trans fluid has never been flushed, all other...

I was driving my Ford Explorer 2005 when it suddenly started losing power, like the engine was about to die. I edged over and the engine shut off. I started it back up and it moved a few yards and died again. Eventually, the engine would cut off moments after I started it up. The battery ended...

Hello All, New here and really cannot believe I had not found this site before. Anyway, I tried to replace my headlight bulbs last night. Used pliers to pull up the L clamps behind the headlight assembly. The YouTube tutorial was for a SportsTrac and in that one the assembly came right out...

our 2005 ford explorer having high pitch humming sound, sounds like coming from water pump or air leak front of the engine. Does anyone have any idea what this might be.

Hello all, I am new to these forums but I have been interested in getting a 2005 explorer for my everyday use vehicle. I live in Buffalo, New York where weather and be less than forgiving and I need something that can handle it. Although I hate to give up my 2006 Monte Carlo SS I really do not...

Can someone please tell me how to tune up my 2005 Ford Explorer XLS which has 16,000 miles. Thanks in advance

So I just noticed this problem when putting my exhaust on. I need help ASAP. This is a very dangerous problem! The picture explains it all. It looks like its leaking in the rubber hose and it developed recently because I never noticed it when I bought the truck in late july.

Alright, I will give the really fast version. I have an '02 Explorer which has had no problems in 115,000 miles and give that to my daughter. I really like the Explorer and feel I know what to look for or "expect" and have located an 2005 XLT that is loaded. However, they want $15,000 which I...

Hello, I have a 2005 eddie. when the front end is up and I spin the wheels the front drive shaft spins. I don't think it should. I found that the 4x4 shift motor isn't working and removed it and checked it out and it didn't look like the info that I found on this sight. the transfer case has...

I am getting a marbling sound when my rpm's get up to around 3000 when i let of the gas it goes away. Any thoughts!

I'm not sure about how to add this additive to my transmission. I'm not sure if I need the special tool that you use to add the transmission fluid or what. Can someone point me in the right direction? BTW Explorer is a 4.0

Hi Where is the cabin air filter for 2005 ford explorer located and how do i change it ? what is the best recommended replacement unit (cost & performance)

My parents are having problems with their gearshift sticking in Drive and park are others having this problem

Bought 2005 Ford Explorer from dealer with 71,000 miles, has a V6 engine. I'm taking it to my service man this weekend. I'm looking for suggestions on what to have done to it. This vehicle has to last me for a while and I want to make sure its as good as it can be...

2005 Ford Explorer Limited True Dual Exhaust(Video)...and now some pictures!!! 2-40 Series Flowmasters w/2.5in pipe...my tips are a little big for now i need to go back and get some smaller ones. other than that i only have a K&N Cold Air Intake on it...for now...o yea and i still have my spare...

Ok I am in a dilemma with regards to my Explorer. Right now it's at the dealer getting a new transmission. Well I am in to ATV's. I have a 22 x 8.5 aluminum trailer that weights 1400 lbs. The total weight of all my quads comes to 3000, that is not counting my wife, four kids and all of the junk...

My 05 Explorer says " tyre pressure sensor fault, how do i troubleshoot which sensor on the tyres is bad? Thanks all.

hey guys I know, its too soon to be posting on here to buy, sell and want, but I am not looking for neither of those. I was wondering if anyone around me would be down or cool to trade an XLS 02-05 Grille for my XLT 05 Grille that happens to be chrome. I just want to match my lower fog light...

Explorer truck's battery had a bad cell and so I replaced it. Now that I replaced the STUPID thing, her back-up sensors and her automatic headlamps do not come on. It is a 2005 Ford Explorer.......can anyone help me? Do I need to reset something? Thanks! :D

I just noticed this year while driving in 4WH that I hear noises in the rear and when I apply the brakes at slow speed the left front wheel grinds and chatters. The brake pedal also pulsates kind of like when the ABS is engaged.

When i was passing a semi truck on highway i hit 140KM and immediately the Advancetrac turned off, the ABS light came on and the 4x4 High light comes on intermittently(flashes 2 - 8 times roughly every 3 minutes of driving). any ideas on what could be the problem and what i may do to fix it?

I would like to upgrade the bushings to Polyurethane bushings from the stocks rubber pieces of crap, do any of the mfg offer these yet? Thanks:exp:

I am trying to change my instrument cluster for a 2005 Ford Explorer EB to white face gauges. Has anyone taken this apart before? Just dont want to break anything! I tried to find a Haynes manual - they have a 2002/2003 manual but neither auto store in my area has it in stock. Any help...