Used 2005 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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Overall fantastic vehicle
Mknemati, 04/22/2017
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this car at 22,500 miles. I drove this vehicle very hard, took it to the mountains, in intense weather and flooding. Any other car would have failed. This is such a easy SUV to drive. Such a comfortable ride (I am a professional driver I drive new cars for a living). Most SUV's are not so smooth. For a v6 4.0L more than adequate power. I had this car for almost 13 years and it has been a blessing. Poor gas mileage but honestly not a concern. My transmission went out at 130,000 miles. The person that "fixed it "(Shane Johnson and Todd, transmission experts in Houston Texas dairy ashford) made the transmission even worse and I was forced to sell my favorite possession. It was a huge blow I planned on keeping this for a hunting/fishing vehicle. i plan on purchasing a 2018 bronco or f150 soon. Overall very safe SUV, easy to drive, piss poor transmission, great engine, AMAZING ride. I wish the worst for Shane/Todd for making the transmission even worse. So thankful for this ford.
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DEPENDABLE
Maureen, 03/28/2005
2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth Explorer, 2005 Limited - tried and true! Did not look for any other models when replacing my 2002 Ford Explorer Limited. The only improvements that I would recommend would be the gas mileage, a cell phone and possibly navigation system. It does take Ford slightly longer to get with the updated designs and features. With the success of this model they should be the cutting edge of technology in the automobile business. My other car is a 2005 BMW 745IL.
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Don't Buy
Found On Road Dead, 04/20/2010
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 26 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2005 Exploder for 2 years. Yeah I said Exploder, because that's what the transmission did. At 39,304 miles and only 5 years old my transmission went belly up. I used to think that these poor reviews were concocted by GM dealers hoping to ruin Fords credibility.Now I have first hand experience with my own transmission nightmare. Stay away from these vehicles. I wasted my time and money babying this vehicle and maintaining all recommended services, because Ford didn't give a diddly squat about my premature transmission failure. By the way there is no dipstick to check transmission fluid levels. Apparently Ford thinks they are bullet proof. HA HA HA HA !
Two Explorers per Year
Vernon Scott, 07/09/2005
2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I drive over 65,000 miles per year with my job. I usually go through two or three Explorers every year. I only drive the Limited Edition; they are very comfortable & look great. I'm pretty aggressive with my speed and the vehicle handles great. In the past four years I've never had a repair needed on any of my Explorers. Just a lot of oil changes and gasoline fill ups.
Money Pit
MissouriEric, 04/13/2010
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
Currently, my ABS light, Advance Trac, and 4x4 lights are on so I'm going to have to get that fixed now. In 2007 - wheel bearings (no big deal). In 2008 - motor blew up. Changed oil every 4,000 - 6,000 miles. In 2009 - transmission was rebuilt. Never buying another Explorer. Never had these problems with a Ford before. My family members worked at a Ford assembly plant so I always bought Fords. This may be my last Ford.