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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

Mi70, 09/27/2004
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Great Suv I have had no issues and I am very happy with the Explorer.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

great getter arounder

george / djr 8, 11/05/2004
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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my 2wd Independent rear supension with limited slip axle is great for off road -- no 4x4 needed.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

IMHO

Pam, 03/31/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This was a good buy with all the rebates. The interior was nice and you can easily put 5 people in it. Used to have an Explorer and traded it in for a Jeep Liberty. The Liberty is very safe and gave it to my teenager. The Explorer is smaller than the Expedition but much more roomier then the Liberty and it better gas mileage.

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4 out of 5 stars

Ford Dropped the Ball with me.

Jack Day, 11/13/2004
2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I had TOO MUCH TROUBLE GETTING THE REAR END AND DRIVE SHAFT FIXED, TOOK ME 2 MONTHS OF WRITING LETTERS AND PHONE CALLS TO GET JOB DONE. THIS TOOK ALL THE FUN OUT OF OWNING A NEW VEHICLE. ALL FORD'S FAULT, BAD PARTS. Handled very poorly by Ford!

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4 out of 5 stars

Still one of the best values on the road

MikeD, 04/12/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The re-designed For Explorer is now a few years old, but it's still one of the best looking SUVs on the road. The fuel economy stinks, but it handles well in rough weather, is roomy enough to seat 7 (though your cargo space suffers), and the sound system is great.

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