2005 Ford Explorer
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Ford Explorer is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 187 on record.
2005 Ford Explorer at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2005 Ford Explorer recalls 3
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Fix: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOME…
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2005 Ford Explorer common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 568 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2005 Ford Explorer MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2005 Ford Explorer worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2005 Ford Explorer costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($3,247) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,021), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2005 Ford Explorer trims & engines on record
2005 Ford Explorer vehicles on record
2005 Ford Explorer XLT1FMDU73E35ZA61086
2005 Ford Explorer XLT1FMZU73E95UB43360
2005 Ford Explorer XLS1FMZU62E25UB16707
2005 Ford Explorer XLT1FMZU63E65ZA38868
2005 Ford Explorer XLT1FMZU73E65UA75051
2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer1FMZU74W55ZA20553
2005 Ford Explorer 4x4 v6 xlt1FMZU73K55UB34113
2005 Ford Explorer XLT1FMZU73W95ZA23747
2005 Ford Explorer 4x4 v6 xlt1FMDU73K35UA95578
2005 Ford Explorer 4x2 v6 xlt1FMZU63K45UA04737
2005 Ford Explorer 4x4 v6 xlt1FMDU73K35ZA44679
2005 Ford Explorer XLT1FMZU73E25UA76889
2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer1FMDU74W75UA36583
2005 Ford Explorer XLT1FMZU73E45ZA36817
2005 Ford Explorer 4x2 v6 xlt1FMZU63K85ZA52051
2005 Ford Explorer 4x4 v6 xlt1FMZU73K05UC04214
2005 Ford Explorer 4x4 v6 limited1FMDU75K45ZA47359
2005 Ford Explorer 4x4 v6 xlt1FMZU73K55ZA16775
2005 Ford Explorer 4x4 v6 xlt1FMZU73KX5ZA35581
2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer1FMDU74W85UA42473
2005 Ford Explorer 4x4 v6 xlt1FMZU73KX5UB41784
2005 Ford Explorer XLT1FMZU73E05UA57984
2005 Ford Explorer 4x4 v6 ed bauer1FMZU74K35UA64190
2005 Ford Explorer 4x4 v6 xlt1FMZU73K75UA51167
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2005 Ford Explorer — frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Ford Explorer have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Explorer?
Based on 568 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, power train.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Ford Explorer get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2005 Ford Explorer at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway).
How much is a 2005 Ford Explorer worth?
Comparable 2005 Ford Explorer listings run roughly $1,500–$5,200, typically around $3,247 (from 183 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.