2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review
Price Estimate: $1,484 - $2,308





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- SUV comfort and pickup truck bed convenience, workhorse V6, features galore, available side curtain airbags.
Cons
- Ancient underpinnings deliver sloppy ride and handling, can't carry as much as a real pickup, subpar off-road ability.
What’s new
The new model year brings few changes for the Sport Trac. All audio systems now feature MP3 and satellite radio compatibility.
Edmunds says
Part SUV, part truck, the Sport Trac is much better at the former than it is at the latter.
For sale near Ashburn, VA
25 listings
- Photos not available
- 66,759 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- Automan Empire (53 mi away)
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Located in Fredericksburg, VA
2005 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC with powerful V6, 4.0L engine and driven only 66759 miles! Fully loaded and much more! CARFAX CERTIFIED**FINANCING AVAI...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FMZU67K85UB56692
Stock: AME1314
Certified Pre-Owned: No - 165,140 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 4'2” bed, 4l, 6cyl
- Access Auto Sales (70 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Rear Bench Seats
- Crew Cab
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in York, PA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FMZU77K55UB03065
Stock: AA908
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-27-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$249/mo for Explorer Sport Trac XLS
Explorer Sport Trac XLS
vs
$216/mo
Avg. Compact Truck
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starswyomack, 06/12/2008
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT Rwd 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I have bought three of these, based off the old Ranger platform they have been very reliable and sturdy, after putting Michelin tires on they get better mileage and ride tremendously better. The rear seating arangement is better than all the other 4dr pickup sut's, comfortable for 4 people with thier junk as well, always stable and very well mannered on the road. It is not a sports car … or hot rod--buy a Lightning or a 2008 v-8 Sport Trac, gets good mileage. Always over 20 hwy and very capable even 2wd in snow and ice, also is a flex fuel vehicle and easy to maintain for the owner. Best SUV buy out there
A Great In-Town Truck
4.25 out of 5 starsScott, 07/03/2010
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT Premium 4WD 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I did all the research and test drove everything. I'm on the road a lot with my truck for work. I wanted something that was comfortable enough to work in all day, but still have a truck that could carry garbage, branches and all the stuff associated with owning a home. This truck has been everything that I imagined. If you think that this is a full sized truck, you're wrong. If you … want a full sized truck, go by one. But, if you want a great compact truck that is luxurious, eye catching and handles small truck jobs this is your unit.
Safe to drive ...
4.38 out of 5 starsfraff2, 07/02/2009
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4WD 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I have owned this vehicle for 5 years, but it was just totaled. I believe the side airbags prevented injury to driver as truck was rolled on it's side. Truck was totaled and wheel even came off ! Driver walked away with minor scratches. Sorry to see truck go to salvage, I really liked it ! Drives like a truck that it is. I believe newer 2007+ models drive better (revamped, newer platform … ?).
totally useful and reliable
5 out of 5 starsjward, 08/13/2005
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT Rwd 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
This vehilcle has been trouble free and is the most useful vehicle I have had, considering I have owned over 35 automobiles. It fits the need of the do it your self lifestyle and is totally trouble free. Just gas and go. I have experienced over 23 mpg on highway driving at posted speeds +/- 5 mph.
2005 Explorer Sport Trac Highlights
XLS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,295 |
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Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $249/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 5,300 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Explorer Sport Trac include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover2 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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