Used 2005 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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My first New Car
Sheilah99, 10/29/2008
Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this new in 2005 and had in shop several times during 36,000 mi warranty for a variety of reasons. Dealership unable to identify weird sound from rear wheel, brakes that comes on after long trips. Decent mileage on road/city: 22/17. Have also experienced rear windows sticking and not able to open in hot TX summer, but working fine now in cooler fall (dealership ignored problem when reported). Now that we're fitting two baby carseats in car, we wish we had more room in backseat so that front seat doesn't have to be pushed forward to fit infant seat. Leather has been great, but experiencing cracking on front seat at sides. Had to replace dealer stereo to accomodate ipod hook- up.
Just Average
Jeff, 02/07/2006
Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Explorer about 6 months ago. It's a decent car for the money, though I do have my gripes about it. The biggest problem I have is that the leather seats have already worn a lot, and the car only has 8K miles on it. I had a 2000 Mountaineer with 80K miles on it and those seats were in better condition than this one already. Also, my mom has an SUV with a V8 and she's getting better gas mileage than me ... Ford could stand to take a few notes there.
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Not Bad
TXGuy, 10/22/2007
Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned my XLT for 2.5 years. It has 41,000 miles on it. Nothing mechanical has broke down. The leather seats were replaced at 34,000 miles due to excessive cracking..no questions asked by Ford. The original Michelin tires had to be replaced at 30,000 miles. It has been a good car. There is a weird vibraton noise under the driver's seat. I have not had any other issues...handles like an SUV, but still a good contender for the mid- size SUV buyer. I might consider the Toyota 4Runner next time simply because it keeps its value better.
Dependable
P. Hardin, 03/23/2007
Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had my Explorer for 2 years. Very dependable. Love the body style. Love leather but the 2005 Explorer leather seats are not good. Cracked and looked unkempt within the first year. Would like to see improved gas mileage. Thought it would be better on the V6 than what I am getting. The V8 does just as well. Would I buy another one? Yep, probably so. Overall I really enjoy my Explorer.
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mbyrd, 11/14/2004
Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this is the second explorer i've owned, they just keep getting better. the 6 cyl. tows nicely and has good passing speed.