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2005 Ford Explorer Limited
SUV · 210–239 hp · 14–16 mpg combined
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$34,985Factory MSRP, base configuration
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The numbers.
Four configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic.
210–239hp4.0L six-cylinder / 4.6L eight-cylinder
254–282lb-ftTorque
14–16mpgCombined · 13–14 city · 17–19 highway
RWD / 4WD5-speed automatic
5Seats
48.6 cu ftCargo volume
4,304–4,469 lbsCurb weight
5,740–5,880 lbsGVWR
5,380–7,140 lbsMax towing
1,411–1,416 lbsMax payload
126 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Transmission
- Drive type
- on demand 4WD
- electronic hi-lo gear selection
- automatic locking hubs
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Drag Coefficient
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Maximum towing capacity
- chrome alloy wheels
- 17 in. wheels
- All terrain tires
- P245/65R17 tires
- Alloy spare wheel
- fullsize matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- four-wheel independent suspension
- short and long arm front suspension
- short and long arm rear suspension
- 1 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- heated driver seat
- heated passenger seat
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- power steering
- 12V rear power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- retained accessory power
- leather steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated wood trim on dash
- simulated wood trim on doors
- front and rear reading lights
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center lap belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 290 watts stereo output
- 7 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- adjustable speed sensitive volume control
- mast antenna
2 interiors
- Medium Parchment
- Midnight Grey
5 factory paints
- Ivory Parchment Tri-Coat Clearcoat Metallic
- Pueblo Gold Clearcoat Metallic
- Red Fire Clearcoat Metallic
- Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic
- Black Clearcoat
Safety and recalls
3 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2005 Explorer.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
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Other years of the Explorer Limited.
2006 Explorer Limited
$32,515$2,470 less8 colors · starting MSRP
2004 Explorer Limited
$34,530$455 less8 colors · starting MSRP
2007 Explorer Limited
$31,775$3,210 less8 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.