Used 2005 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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Not Nearly As Good As Expected
michaela, 06/08/2008
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Traded in a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo that is sorely missed, for the Explorer in 2006. Instantly regretted the decision. The Explorer is not as comfortable or fun to drive. The gas mileage is worse. There is an electrical problem with the lights that the dealer cannot figure out. The dash cannot be fully lit without the "open door" warning coming on. Now, the rear left window has seized in the down position on a Friday night. It is impossible to manually put the window up, so it cannot be secured until Monday! I miss my Jeep!
Awesome
josh, 12/21/2007
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Great truck. Awesome 4 wheel drive system. Amazing in snow. Not what I expected at all. Best car I ever owned. Love it. Used to hate Ford until this
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JMeis37136, 07/23/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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At first I really wanted a V8 Explorer but the are like finding a needle in a haystack at a dealership around here. The V6 has decent power just wish the fuel economy was better. Fit and finish on the vehicle is pretty good except for some solvent popping on the hood. The leather interior is great and I would highly recommend it. The Audiophile sound system is second to none in the sound department. The display on the radio just needs to get in the 21st century. vehicle is smooth and quiet to drive on both the city and the highway.
Better Then All Domestics & some Imports
Ed, 07/17/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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For the price (MRSP $35,300), purchased for $25,454; that can't be beat. Very well built compared to any domestic brand. The only other SUV I would consider over this would be the Honda Pilot, but that costs more for the same features and no rebates. Second Ford, not sure of any problems, the 1st (Mustang '04 GT) had a few. Do hear a weird whinny/whistling sound from time to time and only has 1200 miles in two months so it worries me. Found two interior bits not well attached. The GT was plagued with that too.
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Lynda Smith, 08/01/2005
2005 Ford Explorer Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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So far ... great car. Gas mileage could be improved.