Compare 2005 Ford Explorer - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $36,350 | $36,210 | $36,345 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $32,584 | $32,942 | $32,454 |
| Destination | $645 | $645 | $565 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Full With Storage | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | Power | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 7 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 4-way Power | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | Full Bench | 50-50 Bench | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | N/A | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 7 Performance | 9 Performance | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | 368W | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Safety Canopy System(TM) | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock(R) | Sentry Key | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (84 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (84 Month/70,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Lower Accent Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Silver | Chrome | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Flip-up | Fixed | Power |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT | P265/65SR17.0 BSW AT | P265/65SR17.0 BSW M+S |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Standard | Optional | Illuminated |
| Fender Flares | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 4.7L V-8 | 4.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Flexible | Regular Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Heavy Duty | Regular |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Torsion Bar | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | AdvanceTrac W/RSC | N/A | Standard |
| Transmission | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.91 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 189.5 " | 200.8 " | 189.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.1 " | 76.0 " | 73.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 71.4 " | 74.3 " | 71.6 " |
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 4.7L V-8 | 4.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 210 @ 5,100 Rpm | 230 @ 4,600 Rpm | 245 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 254 @ 3,700 Rpm | 290 @ 3,600 Rpm | 282 @ 3,800 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 14 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.3 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds | 6.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.3 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds | 15.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 80 Mph | 83 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .7 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 56 Mph | 55 Mph | 57 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.95/3.32 " | 3.66/3.41 " | 3.70/3.74 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,480 Lbs. | 5,095 Lbs. | 4,310 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,420 Lbs. | 6,600 Lbs. | 5,570 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,800 Lbs. | 3,600 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,000 Lbs. | 3,900 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,431 Lbs. | 1,510 Lbs. | 1,260 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,380 Lbs. | 5,750 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 8,000 Lbs. | 11,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 " | 119.2 " | 109.8 " |
| Front Track | 60.9 " | 64.4 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Track | 61.2 " | 64.4 " | 62.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.4 '' | 19.8 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .41 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 41.5 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.9 " | 37.4 " | 34.7 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 34.8 " | 34.4 " | 24.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.9 " | 40.8 " | 39.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.9 " | 39.2 " | 39.1 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 39.0 " | 39.2 " | 32.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.0 " | 58.7 " | 55.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.2 " | 57.2 " | 55.3 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | 45.4 " | 48.1 " | 48.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 " | 59.3 " | 58.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.9 " | 57.2 " | 57.2 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 52.4 " | 59.6 " | 56.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 48.6 Cu.ft. | 20.1 Cu.ft. | 40.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 86.2 Cu.ft. | 102.4 Cu.ft. | 72.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 155 Cu.ft. | 103 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 22.5 Gal. | 27.0 Gal. | 23.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Bumpers | poor | N/A | poor |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
