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About 2005 Ford Explorer
4.4 Overall rating(19 reviews)
Oct 2, 2024
Very poor value loads of mechanical issues… that will add up
Jun 6, 2008
Good SUV, good handling, great 4-wheel drive.
Apr 24, 2007
I have no problems with the Explorer. It's a comfortable ride and provides plenty of room without making the vehicle seem 'too big'. Seven seats and even the rear ones provide leg room, enough for an adult.
Feb 8, 2011
Drive is nice, gas milage is a bit low but the auto 4WD plays that part and gets better in the summer months, lots of room with seating for 7. Breaking is good as well as the acceleration. Stereo system is good. Exterior styling is modern.
Jan 8, 2013
nice vehicle, very roomy, luggage rack comes in handy, very comfortable seats, driver side air bag, passenger air bag, side air bags, lots of room in the back, very nice smooth ride, rear door opens like a hatch bag also
2005 Ford Explorer test drive
6.3
of 10 overall
Look and feel6/10
Technology7/10
Performance6/10
Safety5/10
Form & function8/10
Cost effectiveness6/10
The Ford Explorer is still the rugged, basic truck of the early 1990s.
The 2005 Ford Explorer is the last of the third generation, which debuted for the 2002 model year. It's based on a truck frame and has more heavy-duty chops than many of its owners will ever use. Key among updates for 2005 is standard stability control.
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Casement F
Reviewed a 2005 Ford Explorer on Oct 2, 2024
Very poor value loads of mechanical issues… that will add up
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Alex K
Reviewed a 2005 Ford XLT V6 on Jun 6, 2008
Good SUV, good handling, great 4-wheel drive.
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Anonymous
Reviewed a 2005 Ford XLT Sport V6 4WD on Apr 24, 2007
I have no problems with the Explorer. It's a comfortable ride and provides plenty of room without making the vehicle seem 'too big'. Seven seats and even the rear ones provide leg room, enough for an adult.
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Yoshua D
Reviewed a 2005 Ford XLT V8 4WD on Feb 8, 2011
Drive is nice, gas milage is a bit low but the auto 4WD plays that part and gets better in the summer months, lots of room with seating for 7. Breaking is good as well as the acceleration. Stereo system is good. Exterior styling is modern.
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CarGurus experts gave the 2005 Ford Explorer an overall rating of 6.3/10 and 2005 Ford Explorer owners have rated the vehicle a 4.3/5 stars on average. If a vehicle has both strong expert and owner reviews, you can feel confident in its quality. If either expert reviews, owner reviews, or both are spotty, you might want to do some research to figure out where the car falls short.
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CarGurus experts gave the 2005 Ford Explorer a safety rating of 5/10.
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