Used 2005 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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LOVE IT!
bluebaby, 09/25/2004
2005 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I own this vehicle and I love it! Traded in a Checy Blaxer for the Explorer. Best move I could have made. Smooth ride. Great vehicle.
Disenchanted
WannaFord?, 07/06/2009
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Explorer (XLT-V8) new back in 2005, and had a great time with it the first two years. Then last year, started noticing the truck would "lurch" when shifting gears, or going into reverse. It was out of warranty when I took it in to the dealer to have the transmission looked at and was told it would cost me at least $2500 just to have the solenoid replaced and the transmission inspected, with potential additional costs. Took it to Aamco and had the transmission rebuilt. Runs great now, but now the AC comes and goes and cruise control is fickle. Have dumped about $5 grand into it in the last 6 months, and am now looking at trading it in for a Toyota!
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No More Fords
Mr. Unhappy, 06/21/2009
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As long as I was not putting too many miles on my Ford, it seemed like a decent vehicle. Now that I have been driving regularly the past six months major problems have occured. First the seat started rocking back and forth, then the transmission started slipping between 2nd and 3rd,now the real winner, the serpentine belt pulley on the harmonic balancer has separated and the belt coming off. Apparently all inherent problems with this vehicle from what I read on the internet.Dealer wants two arms and a leg to fix. Next car; anything but a Ford, GM or Chrysler.
My Explorer
BG, 05/27/2005
2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Explorer. I have always owned Ford pickups, and it rides like a luxury truck but with the convenience of the cargo space instead of a bed.
Grandma's new set of wheels
Glen Keen, 07/25/2005
2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 360 degree view from the drivers seat is excellent. Handling and performance is much better than I thought it would be even when loaded with 7 adults. The DVD/With headsets and dual sound keeps teenage carping to a minimum. My 69 year old wife loves to drive it and feels more safe due to the excellent visibility and the greater frame height. Teenage grandsons rate it as "really cool".