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2005 Ford Explorer
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- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2005 Ford Explorer XLT
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Great experience!!
Was really nervous going into purchasing a car in the area since we recently moved here and had no one we knew or trusted. Brian and Demetre were fabulous. They listened to what we wanted/needed and didn't try to push us into something different/out of our budget. Definitely would recommend anyone go here for a no pressure but great help, buying process! Thanks guys!
368,000 miles
My first new vehicle. I still use it as my spare and my son uses it too for work. It has 368,000 miles and I have only had to replace the alternator and the thermostat (cracked) plus, all the normal militance. It still runs smooth like it was new.






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2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
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Service associate Allysa made my day!
Service associate Allysa made my day! AC not working! Hot, Hot, Hot. Just as I was getting in the shuttle for a ride home, she came running out and said "it's fixed". The DUAL button on the AC controls had been depressed accidently. Saved me a diagnostic fee. Five stars for her!!
🔥 Truck
I have the 2005 Ford Explorer XLT Eddie Bauer v8 model and it’s crazy it’s a super nice car I have a drop on it with 27 inch rims and off road tires and it looks super clean it’s a lowered wide body explorer my dad bought it back in 2011 as a family car but now has handed it down to me at 16yrs old it’s a super clean truck I love it and it’s really fast for an suv especially because of the v8 with 4wd launch times






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Good people, fair price!
Good people, fair price! They fixed a tiny paint ding perfectly on the spot. I would recommend Apple Ford to anyone for a hassle free purchase.
221,889 miles and STILL loving it
I bought my 2005 Explorer Limited V8 in 2007. It had come off of a lease with about 30, 000 miles. Now, it’s 13 years later and it has 221,889 and I still love it. This is my 3rd Explorer. It is still my favorite design of all the model years. I bought it when my son was 2 and my daughter was not yet born. I can afford to get a newer suv, but keep it because I’ve had it so long, it’s taken me so many places safely and comfortably, that it now has sentimental value. Next goal: 250K miles. If you take care of this SUV, it will last.






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Jerson was a fantastic salesperson!
Jerson was a fantastic salesperson! He was very knowledgeable about the Bronco sport. He was very thorough on all aspects of the car, warranty etc
Very reliable truck
I love Ford Explorers and the one I got from Aero Motors, as always, held up to my love for the truck. I'm in love with my truck....






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Valet service for pick up and return of my vehicle was
Valet service for pick up and return of my vehicle was the best. On time and communication was by text and very informative. Good job. I will use the valet service and Planet Ford in Spring again. Thank you.
I love Explorers
I’ve owned 3-4 Explorers I like the design and how they drive used lasts me 2-3 years until I decided to get something new. Great work truck and awesome for families.






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Buying used cars takes work,,research,compare,have your
Buying used cars takes work,,research,compare,have your mechanic inspect,only free guarantee with any new or used vehicle is sooner or later going to break down. Unfortunately same with people,employees and bosses get fukits






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2005 Ford Explorer Limited
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They are down to earth people.
They are down to earth people. It’s a family run business. They went out of their way to answer any questions that I had. There was no hard sale. If I in the market for another used car I will definitely do business with them again. And I love my 2008 Honda Element.






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Best buying experience
I can’t thank mike enough. Not only did he make this by far the best auto purchase I have done (I’ve bought somewhere around 15 vehicles in the last 4 years) but he went well above and beyond any expectations I would have had. From the first contact where he was very responsive and throughout the process being I love on the other side of the country. He addressed every concern I had and even removed the previous owners wrap for no charge, even with the knowledge that if there was something hidden underneath that I wouldn’t have completed the purchase, so he truly took a risk. Then when it came to delivery of the vehicle my fiancée and I decided to fly out and drive the vehicle back and mike offered and did pick us up at the airport which was approximately 20-30 minutes away at 5am on a Saturday. Once we arrived at the dealership I was pleasantly surprised to see that the car was stored inside away from the snow, and he even filled the gas tank completely(while small it meant so much for the small details). Now I purchased the car with just over 60,000 miles on it on Saturday now today it sits with over 63,000 miles and preformed a cross country trip with no issues. I can not recommend mikes car store enough weather you are local or not.






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2005 Ford Explorer XLT
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Renton Gives Big Thanks To Truck Town
Angela and Frank are awesome, friendly, helpful, and professional....Thank you guys for everything and working with me to get into a truck that fits my needs. When you go to Truck Town go see Angela Durbin and Frank Bennett






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Leo Romero was very helpful and patient .
Leo Romero was very helpful and patient .I got my Yukon easy and fast and financial lady very helpful whit the financial assistance.






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2005 Ford Explorer XLT
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Service/Oil Change
Came in for an Oil Change. Tyler always makes sure things are done in a timely manner and keeps me updated if something needs done or will need to be soon.
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They had vehicle we were looking for.
They had vehicle we were looking for. Very good at assuring we had a good experience.






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great customer service but he did not have any
great customer service but he did not have any maintenance records for the vehicle. That was the deal breaker for me.
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We met Marvin on the lot and he let us test drive a
We met Marvin on the lot and he let us test drive a couple of Pathfinders. He was patient with us and made our experience hassle free. Wild Bill had our paperwork ready and explained everything we needed to know. Great people to deal with.. We highly recommend Montrose Ford and Nissan..






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2005 Ford Explorer XLT
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Very pleasant.
Very pleasant. I got a quick response to my emails and calls. I would do business with them anytime.

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2005 Ford Explorer XLT Sport
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Walnut Creek is Wonderful!
I would buy another vehicle from Walnut Creek Ford without hesitation.
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2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
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Love my new car. I can't complain not one bit. Y
I love this dealership. Friendly staff and the process did not take all day. Car was clean and look awesome. I need to write more
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2025 Ford Explorer | $31,746 | 280 Great deals |
2024 Ford Explorer | $27,108 | 131 Great deals |
2023 Ford Explorer | $19,906 | 285 Great deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $15,950 | 382 Great deals |
2021 Ford Explorer | $12,999 | 170 Great deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $13,000 | 199 Great deals |
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About the 2005 Ford Explorer
XLS shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 0
- Transmission
- A/T
- Engine
- 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

How much does the 2005 Ford Explorer cost?
The 2005 Ford Explorer price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2005 Explorer is $5,141, with pricing starting at $2,990.
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Is the 2005 Ford Explorer reliable?
The 2005 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Explorer owners.
Is the 2005 Ford Explorer a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2005 Ford Explorer.
- Comfort 4.6
- Interior 4.5
- Performance 4.3
- Value 4.4
- Exterior 4.4
- Reliability 4.3
91% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.6
- Interior 4.5
- Performance 4.3
- Value 4.4
- Exterior 4.4
- Reliability 4.3
Eddie Bauer (4 styles)
Style | |||
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4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4WD |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $34,100 | Starting at $34,910 | Starting at $36,350 | Starting at $37,160 |
Combined MPG | |||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Engine | |||
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Limited (4 styles)
Style | |||
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4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited 4WD |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $34,985 | Starting at $37,240 | Starting at $35,795 | Starting at $38,050 |
Combined MPG | |||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Engine | |||
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XLS (2 styles)
Style | |
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4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS 4WD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $27,165 | Starting at $29,655 |
Combined MPG | |
0 | 0 |
Engine | |
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XLS Sport (2 styles)
Style | |
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4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport 4WD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $28,595 | Starting at $30,845 |
Combined MPG | |
0 | 0 |
Engine | |
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XLT (4 styles)
Style | |||
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4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $30,000 | Starting at $32,250 | Starting at $33,060 | Starting at $30,810 |
Combined MPG | |||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Engine | |||
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XLT Sport (4 styles)
Style | |||
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4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport 4WD |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $32,175 | Starting at $31,370 | Starting at $33,620 | Starting at $34,430 |
Combined MPG | |||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Engine | |||
239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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