Used 2005 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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Broken Gas Gauge
4work, 11/04/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car was provided by my employer for work. We have had it in the shop 3 times and going on 4 due to the gas gauge not working. Dealer says Ford knows about the problem and hasn't been able to find a permanent fix and also there are not enough cars with the problem to issue a recall. We were told to try different gas and a fuel additive (said it sometimes works on other ones), problem is employer provides gas via their own gas station which results in us having to pay more for gas, just for the chance that that will correct the problem. Since it is unreliable, I use my own car so I don't get stranded. I would not recommend a Ford product due to them not willing to correct the issue.
Not All That Great
Jim, 07/28/2006
2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Underpowered, fuel eating V-6. Not very comfortable to drive, blinker lights go to signal detent too easily when you select them for changing lanes. R\rear window wiper switch hard to locate and turn on. Power seat buttons hard to operate without opening door. You can feel the torque converter or something like it when you slow down from 70 to 55; same with going down a steep hill. Rear hatch leaks when it rains. All in all in my opinion this is not such a great vehicle for the money.
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Bud, 05/05/2005
2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This was purchased for my significant other, who uses it for her work. She picked out the truck, which is a well equipped Eddie Bauer, with V8. There are two chief complaints, the ride is "bouncy" which she likes, but I don't feel like I have as good of control of the vehicle as I do on other SUVs. The other major complaint is the motor sounds like a sewing machine or a threshing machine and is quite loud from under the hood. Other, less important concerns are, the rear seat controls are very stiff (possibly because it is new) and difficult for a diminutive woman to use. Dash and radio controls are confusing.
Disappointment!
ebyers, 10/01/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Ford has made 5 attempts at fixing my rear end and 3 attempts at fixing my transmission. This problem has existed for years in many models. Why can't Ford be honest and either fix the problem & stop making substandard vehicles.
What If
Draco, 09/11/2004
2005 Ford Explorer XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wouldn't it be nice if automobile manufacturers got back to satisfing a customer and not just making money. The Ford Explorer is an ok, suv but unless you want to spend the extra 5-10k for the eddie bauer eddition the XLS is not worth your money.