2005

Ford
Explorer

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210 hp @ 5100 rpm
Horsepower
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain

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Performance

Fuel Efficiency

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Comfort

Interior Space

Exterior Design

Performance

Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency

210 hp
Horsepower
254 ft-lb
Torque
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
5-speed
Transmission

Efficient

Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy

Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency11.1 - 15.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity85.0 L

Interior

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality

5 - 7
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,077 mm
Front Legroom
912 mm
Rear Legroom

Climate Control

Convenience

Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Power Door Locks

Seating

Technology

Advanced connectivity and intelligent features

AM/FM Stereo

Safety

Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers

Airbags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag

Stability

Traction Control
ABS Brakes

Monitoring

Tire Pressure Monitor

Security

Child Safety Locks

Dimensions

Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style

Length

N/A

Width

6 ft0.1"
1.83m

Height

5 ft11.4"
1.81m

Wheelbase

9 ft5.8"
2.89m

Gallery

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Colors

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Medium Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic
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Dark Stone Clearcoat Metallic
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Mineral Grey Clearcoat Metallic
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Trim Levels

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4dr XLT Convenience

4dr XLT Convenience

$31,295
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas/Ethanol V6
Displacement4.0L/245
Horsepower210 hp
Torque240 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity85.0 L
City14.9 L/100 km
Highway10.6 L/100 km
Combined10.6 - 14.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
Width1,824 mm
Height1,791 mm
Wheelbase3,198 mm
Curb WeightN/A
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,077 mm
Rear Leg Room960 mm
Front Head Room1,001 mm
Rear Head Room983 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr XLT Comfort

4dr XLT Comfort

$33,845
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas/Ethanol V6
Displacement4.0L/245
Horsepower210 hp
Torque240 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity85.0 L
City14.9 L/100 km
Highway10.6 L/100 km
Combined10.6 - 14.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
Width1,824 mm
Height1,791 mm
Wheelbase3,198 mm
Curb WeightN/A
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,077 mm
Rear Leg Room960 mm
Front Head Room1,001 mm
Rear Head Room983 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr XLT Convenience 4WD

4dr XLT Convenience 4WD

$35,195
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas/Ethanol V6
Displacement4.0L/245
Horsepower210 hp
Torque240 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity85.0 L
City15.6 L/100 km
Highway11.1 L/100 km
Combined11.1 - 15.6 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
Width1,824 mm
Height1,791 mm
Wheelbase3,198 mm
Curb WeightN/A
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,077 mm
Rear Leg Room960 mm
Front Head Room1,001 mm
Rear Head Room983 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Adrenalin

4dr Adrenalin

$35,895
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas/Ethanol V6
Displacement4.0L/245
Horsepower210 hp
Torque240 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity85.0 L
City14.9 L/100 km
Highway10.6 L/100 km
Combined10.6 - 14.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
Width1,824 mm
Height1,791 mm
Wheelbase3,198 mm
Curb WeightN/A
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,077 mm
Rear Leg Room960 mm
Front Head Room1,001 mm
Rear Head Room983 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr XLT Comfort 4WD

4dr XLT Comfort 4WD

$37,745
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas/Ethanol V6
Displacement4.0L/245
Horsepower210 hp
Torque240 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity85.0 L
City15.6 L/100 km
Highway11.1 L/100 km
Combined11.1 - 15.6 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
Width1,824 mm
Height1,791 mm
Wheelbase3,198 mm
Curb WeightN/A
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,077 mm
Rear Leg Room960 mm
Front Head Room1,001 mm
Rear Head Room983 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Adrenalin 4WD

4dr Adrenalin 4WD

$39,795
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas/Ethanol V6
Displacement4.0L/245
Horsepower210 hp
Torque240 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity85.0 L
City15.6 L/100 km
Highway11.1 L/100 km
Combined11.1 - 15.6 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
Width1,824 mm
Height1,791 mm
Wheelbase3,198 mm
Curb WeightN/A
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,077 mm
Rear Leg Room960 mm
Front Head Room1,001 mm
Rear Head Room983 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr 4.0L XLS 4WD

4dr 4.0L XLS 4WD

$40,045
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V6
Displacement4.0L/245
Horsepower210 hp
Torque254 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity85.0 L
City15.6 L/100 km
Highway11.1 L/100 km
Combined11.1 - 15.6 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
Width1,831 mm
Height1,814 mm
Wheelbase2,891 mm
Curb WeightN/A
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5 - 7
Front Leg Room1,077 mm
Rear Leg Room912 mm
Front Head Room1,013 mm
Rear Head Room988 mm
Cargo Volume1260 - 1376 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr 4.0L XLT 4WD

4dr 4.0L XLT 4WD

$41,745
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V6
Displacement4.0L/245
Horsepower210 hp
Torque254 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity85.0 L
City15.6 L/100 km
Highway11.1 L/100 km
Combined11.1 - 15.6 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
Width1,831 mm
Height1,814 mm
Wheelbase2,891 mm
Curb WeightN/A
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5 - 7
Front Leg Room1,077 mm
Rear Leg Room912 mm
Front Head Room1,013 mm
Rear Head Room988 mm
Cargo Volume1260 - 1376 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr 4.6L XLT 4WD

4dr 4.6L XLT 4WD

$42,745
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V8
Displacement4.6L/281
Horsepower239 hp
Torque282 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity85.0 L
City16.9 L/100 km
Highway11.8 L/100 km
Combined11.8 - 16.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
Width1,831 mm
Height1,814 mm
Wheelbase2,891 mm
Curb WeightN/A
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5 - 7
Front Leg Room1,077 mm
Rear Leg Room912 mm
Front Head Room1,013 mm
Rear Head Room988 mm
Cargo Volume1260 - 1376 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4WD

4dr 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4WD

$48,165
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V6
Displacement4.0L/245
Horsepower210 hp
Torque254 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity85.0 L
City15.6 L/100 km
Highway11.1 L/100 km
Combined11.1 - 15.6 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
Width1,831 mm
Height1,814 mm
Wheelbase2,891 mm
Curb WeightN/A
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5 - 7
Front Leg Room1,077 mm
Rear Leg Room912 mm
Front Head Room1,013 mm
Rear Head Room988 mm
Cargo Volume1260 - 1376 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4WD

4dr 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4WD

$49,165
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V8
Displacement4.6L/281
Horsepower239 hp
Torque282 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity85.0 L
City16.9 L/100 km
Highway11.8 L/100 km
Combined11.8 - 16.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
Width1,831 mm
Height1,814 mm
Wheelbase2,891 mm
Curb WeightN/A
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5 - 7
Front Leg Room1,077 mm
Rear Leg Room912 mm
Front Head Room1,013 mm
Rear Head Room988 mm
Cargo Volume1260 - 1376 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr 4.6L Limited 4WD

4dr 4.6L Limited 4WD

$49,695
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V8
Displacement4.6L/281
Horsepower239 hp
Torque282 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity85.0 L
City16.9 L/100 km
Highway11.8 L/100 km
Combined11.8 - 16.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

LengthN/A
Width1,831 mm
Height1,814 mm
Wheelbase2,891 mm
Curb WeightN/A
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5 - 7
Front Leg Room1,077 mm
Rear Leg Room912 mm
Front Head Room1,013 mm
Rear Head Room988 mm
Cargo Volume1260 - 1376 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

Safety Reports

567 complaints reported to NHTSA

567
Total Reports
27
Crashes
20
Injuries
7
Fires

Most Common Issues

STRUCTURE
164
POWER TRAIN
102
FUEL SYSTEM
57
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
48
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
46
GASOLINE
45

Recent Reports

ODI #11664289
Jun 2, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUNKNOWN OR OTHER
As I was driving to work one morning suddenly my headlights and all interior lights, such as the dashboard, suddenly went out without any warning and nothing electrical would work such as the radio and the windows and all the gauges in the dash dropped to zero or the needle fell all the way to the left. This has become an ongoing problem and I never know when it's going to go out or come back on for that matter and sometimes when it's acting crazy My speedometer will just jump all over the place. I believe this is a safety issue not only for myself but for other drivers on the road as my lights may suddenly go out as I am driving to work at 4:00 a.m. when it is dark. It is also a safety issue because when this happens I have no idea what speed I am driving or how much gas I have left or if my vehicle is starting to get hot. I have not taken the vehicle to the dealer or anywhere else for fear of it costing an arm and a leg to fix the problem, as every single Ford that I have ever owned seems to have had some type of electrical issue. I do have video of my gauges going crazy as I am driving on the highway; however looking ahead in this form it looks as if I can only submit photos and not a video.
Incident: Mar 1, 2025VIN: 1FMZU67K85U***
ODI #11573106
Feb 21, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle independently jerked forward. Additionally, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.
Incident: Feb 21, 2024VIN: 1FMZU62K95U***
ODI #11548861
Oct 8, 2023
Crash2 injured
AIR BAGS
I got into an accident where I hit a semi head on and at 40 mph and the airbags never deployed. I got hurt and may seek a lawyer.
Incident: Jul 4, 2023VIN: 1FMZU77K35U***
ODI #11501514
Jan 12, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was making an abnormal clunking sound and shaking. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the timing chain was fractured, and a plastic piece had detached. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.
Incident: Jan 12, 2022VIN: ***
ODI #11492889
Nov 9, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to shift into reverse, the vehicle jerked backwards while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 93,434.
Incident: Nov 5, 2015VIN: 1FMZU73E05U***
ODI #11482456
Sep 1, 2022
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was a crack on the top panel of the rear liftgate. The contact was concerned that the rear liftgate would fracture if she opened the liftgate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Incident: Sep 1, 2022VIN: 1FMDU74K45Z***
ODI #11437921
Oct 23, 2021
POWER TRAIN
I sitting on a incline put it in reverse and started backing up and the transmission just let loose and started rolling forward it's done this several times and sometimes it want back up at all even on level ground had it checked it was full of fluid but done a fluid and filter changed. And it still doesn't back up at times or when backing it stops backing and will go forward drifting
Incident: Oct 23, 2021VIN: 1FMZU73E95Z***
ODI #11416005
May 10, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHERENGINE
2005 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION ISSUES. VERY COMMON ON THIS MODEL, BASED ON CUSTOMER/CAR OWNERS COMPLAINTS. REVERSE IS AFFECTED. COULD NOT REVERSE QUICKLY, ALMOST HIT BY ONCOMING CAR. VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE CHILDREN!!!!
Incident: May 19, 2010VIN: 1FMZU73K45Z***

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.

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