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2005 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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TIM/DONNA A.
2005 Ford Explorer
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09/23/2016

Good overall vehicle.

My Explorer performs very well. Despite being a 4 wheel drive truck, it is comfortable and performs well. It has good acceleration and good handling. And on snowy days it handles the slick surfaces very effectively.
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Edward V.
2005 Ford Explorer
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08/27/2016

Explorer 2005

I always wanted one. People tried to talk me out of buying one as the gas was very expensive in 2009, when I bought it. I have never regretted buying it. It drives great.
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Wes D.
2005 Ford Explorer
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08/24/2016

Excellent service, highly recommended for any problem or maintenance to your motor vehicle.

Like I've said, these guys (Joe and his crew) are quality guys and know what they are doing. Excellent service.
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JEB C.
2005 Ford Explorer
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05/11/2016

Best vehicle I've owned to date.

I'm setting at 118,000 and still running strong. Now it's not without its problems. Paint on roof is is pealing and flaking with some surface rust. Poor paint or roof design. Either the rear end has a problem or the transmission but it's been doing the hard shift at times. Other than that nothing but normal maintenance.
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LESLIE W.
2005 Ford Explorer
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02/22/2016

Great, Dependable vehicle with 182 thousand miles and still going strong

I purchased the car in January of '08 with 32K miles/1 owner. I tend to be hard on the interior of my vehicles (I haul a lot of stuff around) but it has held up well. My only complaint is that the plastic pieces (the visors and the piece that lifts up in the back to get to the spare tire all break very easy). Other than that I have been very happy with this vehicle. My late husband swore by Fords and would have been very happy I got such a dependable car after his untimely passing at 38 yrs old. I hope when this one kicks the bucket I can afford a semi new one! I have kept up with all the maintenance and am glad I have. I see lots of these vehicles on the road.
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LORA L.
2005 Ford Explorer
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12/29/2015

Love hate relationship with this car

Love hate relationship with this car. I love the size of my explorer how much space it has and the look of my vehicle. However this 2005 explorer has been a total lemon. I had to replace the entire transmission with only 43,000 miles on the car. Since then things of been breaking left and right. I've had to sink a lot of money into this car that I shouldn't have had to.
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PHILIP/ANNE G.
2005 Ford Explorer
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03/30/2015

2005 Explorer

Comfortable, responsive, reliable, attractive.
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