Used 2005 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Very good car
Mohamed Morsy, Carbondale, IL, 06/26/2016
updated 12/27/2016
Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
It is very stable on the road and it feels very safe to drive. However, they are lot of problems comes with that model such as the rear lift gate got stuck, transmission problem, the center lock motors problem, the paint peel from the hood and AC stopped working around 110K miles. It cost a fortune to repair these problems. Besides the battery cable got contaminated and almost burnt and requires replacement. All the aforementioned problems are general problems for this model's owners. I completely advise not to buy a used one unless you are rich enough to afford the repairs.
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Transmission
John, 08/11/2009
Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have heard lots of stories about bad trannies. Changed all my fluids at 30,000. I was told that this might be an important factor in the longevity of the transmission. Mine has always had an annoying jerk going from park into gear even from new. (My 4runner was a smooth bump like it should be) Other than that and the LR window not working all the time it really hasn't given me any problems.
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Awesome!
Acb, 07/14/2006
Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was pleasantly surprised when I test drove my Ford. It has everything I need or want in a vehicle - with the exception of good gas mileage. I can now take my whole family on road trips! I traded in my 2005 Mustang for the Explorer and I am very happy - they get the same gas mileage anyway - and I will be safer in the winter when I can take full advantage of the 4WD and there is sooo much more room!
Fordisms
HD, 05/22/2005
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.
Broken Gas Gauge
4work, 11/04/2005
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.