Used 2005 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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Love my Explorer
love my truck, 03/24/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love driving my new 2005 Explorer. Already owning a 2002 Explorer, I was sold on the new advance-trac system on new 2005 Explorer. The driving is more positive and the ride much smoother. I also upgraded to a third row seat and factory installed DVD player. Ford Explorers just keep getting better!
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April, 06/15/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Mother of 4 and have a third row seat and loving it. Gas mileage is the same as most minivans so why not look sporty while driving and have enough room for 8 people.
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Fordisms
HD, 05/22/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nice truck overall, nice ride, quiet cab, good handling performance, great power, acceptable fit & finish. Many "Fordisms", however, i.e. shifter on the column, fixed external wire antenna, truck like passenger seats, class II hitch, lousy radio, aesthetically challenged control panel. Minor issues if remedied would go a long way and bring the truck to the next level. Buy it to fulfill your basic transportation needs.
Explorer love
Belinda cox, 05/13/2017
2005 Ford Explorer XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car....gets you thru the storms!!!
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Ford Transmission are Terrible
dennis, 03/01/2008
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third Explorer. I had a '98 that the transmission had to be rebuilt at 70K. Unfortunately, I was hit and it was totaled soon after. I bought a 2002. Started getting transmission warning lights at 36K. At 69K Ford finally admitted they can't find the problem and bought it back. I got a marginally OK deal if I bought a 2005. At 35K the converter went while I was on vacation. Spent part of my vacation sitting in the dealership and had to rent a car. I got the car back in time to return home. Back with Ford 3 times for the same problem in the next 3 mos. Now at 65K the trans is overheating and leaking. I am waiting for the diagnosis from the dealer. MY LAST FORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!