Used 2005 Ford Explorer XLS Specs & Features

Starting MSRP

$27,165

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	16 MPG
Drive Type	rear wheel drive
Total Seating	5
Cargo Capacity	48.6 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	4,304 lbs.
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	United States

Fuel & MPG

Fuel type	Regular unleaded
EPA city/highway MPG	14/19 MPG
EPA combined MPG	16 MPG

Range in miles (city/hwy)	315.0/427.5 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	22.5 gal.

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Engine

Base engine size	4.0 L
Cylinders	V6
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	210 hp @ 5,100 rpm
Torque	254 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm
Valves	12
Cam type	Single overhead cam (SOHC)

Towing & Hauling

Max Towing Capacity	5,760 lbs.
Max Payload Capacity	1,416 lbs.

Drivetrain

Transmission	5-speed automatic
Drive type	Rear wheel drive

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Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension	Standard
Short and long arm front suspension	Standard
Short and long arm rear suspension	Standard

Dimensions

Length	189.5 in.
Overall width without mirrors	72.1 in.
Height	71.4 in.

Wheelbase	113.8 in.
Front track	60.9 in.
Rear track	61.3 in.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	48.6 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity	86.2 cu.ft.
Turning circle	36.8 ft.
Ground clearance	8.5 in.
Angle of approach	31 degrees
Angle of departure	23.6 degrees
Drag Coefficient	.41 Cd.
Curb weight	4,304 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	5,760 lbs.
Maximum payload	1,416 lbs.
Gross weight	5,740 lbs.
Country of final assembly	United States

Colors

Exterior Colors	Mineral Grey Clearcoat Metallic Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic Oxford White Clearcoat Black Clearcoat Red Fire Clearcoat Metallic Dark Stone Clearcoat Metallic Pueblo Gold Clearcoat Metallic Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Colors	Graphite Medium Parchment

Front Seat Dimensions

Front head room	39.9 in.
Front leg room	42.4 in.
Front shoulder room	59.1 in.

Front hip room	55 in.
Cloth	Standard
Bucket front seats	Standard
4-way manual driver seat adjustments	Standard
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions

Rear head room	38.9 in.
Rear leg room	35.9 in.
Rear shoulder room	58.9 in.

Rear hip room	54.2 in.
Split-folding rear seatback	Standard

Safety

Stability control	Standard
Traction control	Standard
Child seat anchors	Standard

Rear door child safety locks	Standard
4-wheel ABS	Standard
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes	Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front height adjustable headrests	Standard
2 rear headrests	Standard
Rear height adjustable headrests	Standard
Rear center lap belt	Standard
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Standard
Engine immobilizer	Standard

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6 Colors
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In-Car Entertainment

AM/FM stereo	Standard
60 watts stereo output	Standard
4 total speakers	Standard

Mast antenna	Standard

Power Feature

1 one-touch power windows	Standard
Remote keyless power door locks	Standard
Power mirrors	Standard

Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Tilt-adjustable steering wheel	Standard
Cruise controls on steering wheel	Standard
Power steering	Standard

12V rear power outlet(s)	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Front and rear cupholders	Standard
Front and rear door pockets	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard
Single zone front air conditioning	Standard
Dual vanity mirrors	Standard
Cargo area light	Standard
Front reading lights	Standard

Instrumentation

Tachometer	Standard
Clock	Standard
Low fuel level warning	Standard

Tires & Wheels

Steel wheels	Standard
16 x 7 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard

P235/70R16 tires	Standard
Steel spare wheel	Standard
Fullsize matching spare tire	Standard
Underbody mounted spare tire	Standard

Warranty

Basic	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Drivetrain	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Rust	5 yr./ unlimited mi.

Roadside assistance	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.

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Used 2005 Ford Explorer XLS - Specs & Features