2005 Ford Explorer for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 15.4 to 16.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 15.4 to 16.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Ford Explorer for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2005 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 17.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 15.4 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 360.3 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 394 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $23.87 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $26.04 |
2005 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,367 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,774 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 568 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (168), power train (103) and fuel system (57). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2005 Ford Explorer?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2005 Ford Explorer; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2005 Ford Explorer is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the Explorer
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Under the hood
The 4.0L 6-cylinder does the work, through a 5-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Rated at 15.4 L/100 km combined, it needs around 46 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $238.70. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,367 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What to expect from the Explorer
As an SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
Good uses for the Explorer
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Rent it for a week first
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Explorer answers the big questions. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Try the Explorer on your commute, then decide.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$4,367 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2005 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Ask us
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Ford Explorer from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Ford Explorer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Ford Explorer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2005 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,367 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4774.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.