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2005 Ford Explorer consumer reviews

$27,165–$30,845 MSRP range
side view of 2005 Explorer Ford
(59 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.3
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great running and reliable truck

lots of storage and cheap to keep . Rode like a car and was great in the snow . Pulled my 20 foot boat with ease.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable.

I have owned my explorer for 9 years. It has been a great car with very few fixes. It is versatile. I would certainly buy another one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car ever

I love it how ever it has 130,000 miles but still runs great.It has been a real treasure and am so proud of it.love Ford products.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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great car for the money

I enjoyed my Explorer for many years and would have kept it but my wife wanted a newer car. I'm seriously thinking of getting another one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent daily driver

This car is a runner, never failed me. Reliable. Economical. Has good seating for large family. In excellent condition. Engine replaced 3000 miles ago. New fuel injector, battery and sensors from Midas with receipts

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my Explorer

What I always wanted with the 3rd row seating and the 4X4.. Easy to drive in any season and easy to install and uninstall car seats

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I LOVE MY EXPLORER: FORMER FORD HATER

This suv is amazing. Looks great! Solid, tight suspension, easy get up n go. Never lets you down. Truck like feeling and full command of the road in all conditions. I used to hate Ford til I drove this vehicle. I love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable uptodate

A super deal, has lots of room for family trips and handles well in all weather conditions. I as well drives this vehicle back and forward over ten times a years to the Hamptons in Long Island with my fishing party.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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MOST RELIABLE CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED.T

This SUV met all my needs and has enough room to work with, both in front and at the back. lt has a third row seat which can be folded down together with the second row seat. One can transport a Dresser in this vehicle, which in a way serves the both worlds. Having a normal rides and also using it as a Uhaul.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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very well maintained and good reliable vehicle

Good SUV.l I have owned it for 8 years and it has been a reliable vehicle. I have used it many times in the snow and handles well. Over the course of ownership I have had just ordinary maintenance issues. I would recommend this car if you will need to drive off road or in the snow.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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