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2005 Ford Explorer

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ORA M.
2005 Ford Explorer
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04/27/2024
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Just the size I need

Once I got used to the size of the vehicle, I felt very comfortable driving it. Being height challenged, it sits me up high enough so I can see the hood and the road. It’s also large enough to hold all of my fishing gear. I can fold the backseats down and sleep comfortably in it if needed.
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GARY P.
2005 Ford Explorer
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02/20/2024
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Great place to go when your vehicle needs fixed

Friendly staff Answer the phone right away when you call them It’s right on Grand Central Ave in Horseheads NY Good review we just got Car Shield they are working with them we are satisfied with the outcome
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TURQUOISE B.
2005 Ford Explorer
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01/25/2021
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Love my Ford!

I’ve had my Explorer for almost 8 years and I love it so much! I had minimal issues with my truck since I’ve owned it. I’ve been able to transport so many things in my truck. I am glad she is still running strong!
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MIKE S.
2005 Ford Explorer
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01/03/2021
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It always in the shop

Cost way to must Money . For what you get. They rush out with in 3 years . I always have problems with it . Blinker's always fail when you are turning . Front bearings constantly go out. No grease in search to grease them
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LAURA K.
2005 Ford Explorer
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05/21/2020
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Long lasting

My 2005 (new at the time) Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition is now over 15 years old and has been a good, reliable vehicle. It pulled our small motor boat on its trailer and sits 6 Passengers comfortably and perhaps 7 if three can climb all the way to the back. Plenty of room for groceries, cleans easily, minimal if any problems in winter driving. Would get another one.
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THERESE H.
2005 Ford Explorer
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03/05/2020
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sad end!

15 years old, 240,000 miles, timing chains went so had to junk it as too costly to repair! I believe warranty ran out, but not a spot of rust, good tires, battery, and ran great up to the end! Changed oil every 3,000 miles. I should be still driving it. It had issues with trans seals over the years.
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Sharon J.
2005 Ford Explorer
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01/28/2020
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Old but good

I love the explorer for the room it has and live that it sits up higher than the new SUV’s. My baby! Overall Ford could do a lot better job in building their vehicles. They knew this model had issues and still did take responsibility for them
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GARY U.
2005 Ford Explorer
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07/27/2019
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explorer

great
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Frank K.
2005 Ford Explorer
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04/12/2019
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My 2005 ford explore that I purchase new has had is problems, the trans was repaired, the separation of the body of the tailgate in which I noticed many explores with the same problem, and the head liner coming apart.
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THERESE H.
2005 Ford Explorer
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03/21/2019
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Best Car ever!

Truely, my best vehicle, ever! 14 yrs. old, 218,000 miles, looks great, rides great, so kepp makin em!!! JPH NO MORE NEEDED! JPH OK! 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
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DIANE M M.
2005 Ford Explorer
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10/23/2018
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It's a good used car

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THERESE H.
2005 Ford Explorer
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09/14/2018
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14 years old and runs like a top! 209,000 miles and no visible rust. Looking forward to next 209,000 miles!

Got my money's worth! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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RON T.
2005 Ford Explorer
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06/21/2018
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My third Ford Explorer

I have always been a Ford fan all of my life and will be until the day I die. I'm currently driving my third Ford Explorer (1991,1999, and now 2005 with 144,000 miles and still running and performing like a champ! All of them have been 4X4 and been driven in very loose sand on the beach. The current one is a Limited and is superb!
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DENISE B.
2005 Ford Explorer
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05/10/2018
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2005 Explorer

The Ford Explorer has been a very dependable car. We purchased new in 2005 and now are approaching 167,000 miles. Driving it is very smooth and handles well, especially in snow. It has been very roomy and comfortable for handling a lot of sports items while traveling. The inside has held up very nicely over the last 13 years.
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Paul M.
2005 Ford Explorer
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02/13/2018
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Drives like a tank

Good in the winter and for hauling stuff, but not a commuter vehicle. Heavy duty. Not real fun to drive. Reliably is average. Fairly rugged vehicle. Poor gas mileage. 6-9 inches of snow is nothing for this vehicle.
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WILLIAM S.
2005 Ford Explorer
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10/05/2017
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Lucky find on the internet

I found this vehicle on the internet and thought it sounded like a very good replacement for my 1995 Explorer that has 252,000+ miles on it. After going to the dealer who had the vehicle ( Kerry Hyundai) and test driving it, my wife and I decided that this was an excellent replacement for the 1995. The vehicle has everything + that you would want. The mileage was 92,000 but the vehicle is in outstanding condition. I am sure that with the care and recommendations that Steele's Hometown has always provides us we will be sure to get at least another 150,000 miles on this vehicle.
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Kaitlyn P.
2005 Ford Explorer
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09/08/2017
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05 Ford Explorer!!

I absolutely love the gact that it is 4x4 auto and can be switched to 4low and 4 high with a push of a button. This car has saved us in many Colorado winter storms. I love my explorer and it still runs pretty great being 12 years old with little maintenance and 170,000+ miles.
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Dorothy C.
2005 Ford Explorer
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03/25/2017

love it

I love my Ford explorer
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SANDRA A.
2005 Ford Explorer
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02/20/2017

Reliability

I love my explorer, however the left rear window stopped working 2 months after I received it. The rear hatch got a crack by the Ford symbol, when I wrote in, the response was this is not a defect, however I have seen at least 50 with the same issue. I do not like the idea of incasing the transmission fluid so you have to get changed by the Ford dealership, which will want to overhaul the transmission, looked up the reviews on this.
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DENISE B.
2005 Ford Explorer
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02/10/2017

Explorer

we were the original Owner of 2 Explorers. Mostly longer trips. My biggest complaint is the transmissions on the Ford Explorer. We replaced one on our 2002 Explorer at $75,000 miles and also on our 2005 Explorer when it was 9 years old. Thanks
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