Is the 2005 Ford Expedition a good car?
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How do people like the 2005 Ford Expedition?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2005 Ford Expedition and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2005 Expedition 4.2 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2005 Expedition.
Vehicle
King Ranch 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
Review
We bought ours 15 months ago, but we've put 24,000 miles on it since we bought it. Couldn't be happier. Vehicle looks sensational. It performs flawlessly, and it is an absolute pleasure to drive. I'd been looking for a Lincoln Navigator, but when we saw the King Ranch interior, we were hooked. We had to look a while to find one in mint condition, but it was worth the wait. That leather is so beautiful! The car had 59,000 miles when I bought it, and I immediately ordered a set of WeatherTech floor mats to keep the pristine carpets in their excellent condition. I also purchased a Ford OEM transmission pan with a drain plug in it. I replaced all fluids with synthetic, and I hope to keep this car for many miles and years! We also found a set of mint 22" Harley Davidson F150 wheels for it. Looks sharp! Finally, we tinted the front windows to match the rear. The car has been very reliable. Not a single problem. Sound system is superb. DVD player has been used only once. I wanted to have it, just to have it, but we never use it. The middle row in ours has 2 bucket seats, and this feature is wonderful. It makes getting into the back seats very easy. One major feature of this vehicle that sold us on this over a Tahoe is the 3rd row seating...... the 3rd row occupants sit comfortably with plenty of leg room, and a flat floor. In a Yukon, their feet sit above the differential, and this makes for very awkward seating for all but small kids. In summary.... we've been totally impressed with our big Ford. I love cars and do all my own maintenance. I have been over every inch of this car, just to familiarize myself with it, and in my opinion, this is a very well built vehicle! Highly recommended. **Update after 49,000 miles of driving** - STILL totally pleased with this machine. Everything about it satisfies this fussy car guy. Dependability, Good Looks, Comfort, Durability, "Heft", Ease of Maintenance for a DIY guy. Has never let us down. I bought new brake pads for it after we'd had it for 30,000 miles (and wanted to change the fronts especially, since the front brake pads generate lots of red brake dust. However, on inspecting the brakes, realized that the front pads were still in such good shape that I'd live with the brake dust for a bit longer. Now, after nearly 50,000 miles, I'll change the front brakes soon, but not because they're worn out (and I don't know how many miles were on these pads before we bought the car but I suspect they'd just been done). I've never had the spark plugs changed, but I'm going to have it done at some point (I do ALL my own maintenance on my vehicles, but this is one I don't want to touch). This past winter, we had a lot of snow in the Pacific Northwest, and the 4WD of our Expedition was superb! This vehicle got us safely wherever we needed to go, while my 2WD mF350 dually sat like a rock in our driveway, unable to move an inch under its own power!) In summary, if you are reading this review because you're considering an Expedition as a family vehicle, take it from me, a car lover (and not necessarily loyal to any one brand)...... the Expedition offers excellent value for the money..... can't say enough good about this platform. You won't be disappointed.
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What options are available on the 2005 Ford Expedition?
Available Ford Expedition 2005 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: XLT, Limited, EL Limited, EL XLT, Eddie Bauer, EL Platinum, Platinum, King Ranch, EL King Ranch, EL Eddie Bauer, XL Fleet, XLT Popular, EL XL, MAX Platinum, SSV Fleet, XL, XLS, XLT Sport
Exterior Colors: Shadow Black, White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat, Magnetic, Tuxedo Black Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Oxford White Clearcoat, Blue Jeans, Oxford White, Black Clearcoat, Ingot Silver, White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic, Medium Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Redfire Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic, Bronze Fire, Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Black, Ingot Silver Metallic, White Sand Tri-Coat Metallic, Red Fire Clearcoat Metallic, Estate Green Clearcoat Metallic, Sterling Grey Metallic, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic, White Gold Metallic, White Suede Clearcoat, Aspen Green Clearcoat Metallic, Blue Jeans Metallic/Pale Adobe Metallic, Carbon Clearcoat Metallic, Pueblo Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Royal Red Clearcoat Metallic, White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic/Pale Adobe Clearcoat Metallic, Green Gem, Tuxedo Black Metallic/Pale Adobe Metallic, Golden Bronze Metallic Clearcoat/Pale Adobe Clearcoat Metallic, Green Gem Metallic, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat, White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat/Caribou, Autumn Red Clearcoat Metallic/Pale Adobe Clearcoat Metallic, Autumn Red Metallic/Pale Adobe Metallic, Blue Jeans Metallic, Bronze Fire Metallic, Cashmere Tri-Coat Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic/Pale Adobe Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Copper Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Copper Clearcoat Metallic (Late Availability), Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Stone Clearcoat Metallic, Deep Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Kodiak Brown Metallic, Kodiak Brown Metallic/Pale Adobe Metallic, Magnetic Metallic, Pewter Clearcoat Metallic (Late Availability), Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Spruce Green Clearcoat Metallic, Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Colors: Ebony leather, Ebony premium leather, Dune leather, Charcoal Black premium leather, Medium Parchment, Camel leather, Stone premium leather, Mesa Brown w/Ebony leather, Stone leather, Ebony cloth, Medium Parchment leather, Charcoal Black leather, Camel cloth, Medium Flint Grey , Medium Flint Grey vinyl, Stone cloth, Camel premium leather, Charcoal Black w/Camel Accent leather, Medium Flint Grey, Black, Chaparral premium leather, Charcoal Black w/King Ranch Red premium leather, Medium Parchment cloth, Flint Grey, Medium Flint Grey cloth, Medium Flint Grey (Late Availability) leather, Medium Prairie Tan
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Towing Hitch, Power Driver Seat, Third-row seating, Tire Pressure Warning, AWD/4WD, Alarm, Stability Control, Trip Computer, Aux Audio Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Parking sensors, Post-collision safety system, Bluetooth, Back-up camera, Leather Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, 8000lb Towing Capacity, USB Inputs, Cooled Seats, Heated seats, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Remote Start, 10,000lb+ Towing Capacity, Sunroof/Moonroof, Navigation, Blind Spot Monitoring, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Pre-collision safety system, 6000lb Towing Capacity, Rear Entertainment System, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Upgraded Stereo, 360-degree camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Automatic Emergency Braking, Keyless Entry/Start, Lane Departure Warning, Mobile Internet, Upgraded Headlights
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 8 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Drivetrains: four wheel drive, rear wheel drive
