Used 2005 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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mingo333, 10/20/2005
2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Previous vehicle was a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Thought I would get another one ('05), but changed mind after driving and comparing Jeep and Explorer. (Doesn't hurt that both my husband and son are "Ford men"). Am so happy with '05 that I've already gone to dealership to check into getting an '06. Got good price on Explorer after negotiation, but sure wish I had waited and cashed in on all the incentives that have been occurring lately -- but who knew, right? Also test drove and considered an Acura MDX, Mercedes SUV, Chevy Tahoe, Honda Pilot, Toyota 4-Runner, Cadillac Escalade (in addition to Jeep Grand Cherokee) but the Explorer ultimately won out.
What a great SUV!
Best Car I've owned, 09/15/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This is by far the best SUV I have owned. I am so in love with the way it drives, the fact that I don't feel like I am going to get blown off the road due to it being "too light" and the room for my children is great! My husband is 6'4" and he has plenty of room in any seat.
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Phil Garnett, 11/14/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Mine is an '02 that has had a vibration problem that turned out to be a crankshaft that let loose at 40,000 miles. The 6 disc changer has been changed out and needs it again. The 4x4 unit went out early and ABS was at the same time as the rearend that was said to need a ring and pinion and then to find out it was rear bearings. Other small things like seat belts not retracting and the material on the door sides delaminating were only minor nuisances. Like the look.
Won't have another one...
ryan, 09/10/2009
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Overall, the vehicle has been pretty reliable, but the transmission has been horrible from the get-go. It kicks real hard when going into reverse and response time is super slow at all times. Rear windows stick at times. A crack suddenly appeared next to the ford logo on the back. Have since noticed several other explorers with the same crack. This was my first new vehicle and has not left me with a good impression of American vehicles.
My Explorer
Jennifer, 11/04/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I was driving a minivan, but since I am a younger mom, I wanted something more "my age". I finally talked my husband into an Explorer. I love it. I have a mineral gray one and got the DVD system installed. My kids LOVE it. They call it Dora the Explorer. I love how it handles and the view from the driver's seat.