2005 Ford Explorer
| MSRP: | $27,165 - $38,050 |
| Invoice: | $24,500 - $34,080 |
| Total: | 12 reviews |
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| Excellent | 7 reviews | |
| Very Good | 3 reviews | |
| Average | 2 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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The 2005 Ford Explorer model year saw a few changes to the line. All-wheel drive was dropped as an option, and the Advance Trac antiskid system was made standard for all trims and models. The Advance Trac system was touted for its Roll Stability Control, which was designed to automatically detect tipping and stabilize the SUV against possible rollover.
Trim choices for the '05 Explorer included the XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer, and Limited editions. Always a favorite in the sport-utility vehicle market, the midsize Explorer proved more popular than some of its more bloated competition as gas prices went higher. "Midsize" it may be called, but the '05 Ford Explorer provided a roomy cocoon of comfort for drivers and passengers alike, with a whopping 88.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
Engine choices for the 2005 Explorer were between two 4.0 liter V-6 models (a basic V-6 delivering 160 horsepower, and a single overhead cam V6 clocked at 205 horsepower) and a 4.6 liter Triton V-8 putting out 239 horsepower.
Even the most basic XLS version of the 2005 Explorer offers plenty of comfort, but buyers looking to be pampered can find lots of lavish options, especially in the Eddie Bauer and Limited editions. Heated leather seats, heated mirrors, passenger bucket seats, DVD entertainment system: you could practically live in this thing!
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 7 reviews | |
| Very Good | 3 reviews | |
| Average | 2 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“Ford Explorer”
good family car, needs more power, good handling on the road, ugly shape the new shape it looks muc better, it has 4.0 V6 engine with 210 BHP which compare to the body weight it is too low, at the end... More
“Ford Explorer Xlt”
The performance of this truck is great. It is build great compared to other Ford model cars. The appearance is very nive, great exterior which I would love to have some things done to is still great. ... More
“My Ford Explorer”
I like the short turning ability and the visibility in traffic. I also feel very safe in this vehicle when I am driving in snow and Ice, it seems to want to hold tight to the road. I runs awesomew More
“My Car”
Good SUV, good handling, great 4-wheel drive. More
“A Great Ecomony Suv”
For its size it doesn't get bad gas milage. it takes as much fuel as a v6 mustang. Love the handling and the 4x4. however this one has a flawed tranny that si starting to have issues despite not beign... More
“Not Bad For A Ford”
Looks good and is comfortable inside. Has had lots of issues though with performance and can't even get through WI snow. More
“Extremely Reliable Suv”
The Explorer is a midsized SUV, that’s extremely reliable as well as very stylish. The Explorer is a No frills reliable truck, that get’s decent high way mileage. Some of the newer models step up th... More
“My New Baby”
Just bought this SUV so I have to give it a little time. More
“Me Gusta”
it's a pretty big car and it's high up. it's got everything that can come with an eddie bauer. More
“Ford Explorer”
Good and realiable. Comfortable in front and back More
2005 Ford Explorer Trims
| MSRP: | $34,100 |
| Invoice: | $30,603 |
| MSRP: | $36,350 |
| Invoice: | $32,584 |
| MSRP: | $34,910 |
| Invoice: | $31,316 |
| MSRP: | $37,160 |
| Invoice: | $33,296 |
| MSRP: | $34,985 |
| Invoice: | $31,382 |
| MSRP: | $37,240 |
| Invoice: | $33,366 |
| MSRP: | $35,795 |
| Invoice: | $32,095 |
| MSRP: | $38,050 |
| Invoice: | $34,080 |
| MSRP: | $28,595 |
| Invoice: | $25,759 |
| MSRP: | $30,845 |
| Invoice: | $27,738 |
| MSRP: | $27,165 |
| Invoice: | $24,500 |
| MSRP: | $29,655 |
| Invoice: | $26,692 |
| MSRP: | $31,370 |
| Invoice: | $28,201 |
| MSRP: | $33,620 |
| Invoice: | $30,181 |
| MSRP: | $32,175 |
| Invoice: | $28,909 |
| MSRP: | $34,430 |
| Invoice: | $30,894 |
| MSRP: | $30,000 |
| Invoice: | $26,995 |
| MSRP: | $32,250 |
| Invoice: | $28,976 |
| MSRP: | $30,810 |
| Invoice: | $27,708 |
| MSRP: | $33,060 |
| Invoice: | $29,688 |
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- www.edmunds.com — Edmunds Editorial Ratings for the 2005 Ford Explorer... More
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 2005 Ford Explorer... More
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