Used 2005 Ford Explorer Limited Specs & Features

Starting MSRP

$38,050

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	14 MPG
Drive Type	four wheel drive
Total Seating	5
Cargo Capacity	48.6 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	4,469 lbs.
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	United States

Fuel & MPG

Fuel type	Regular unleaded
EPA city/highway MPG	13/17 MPG
EPA combined MPG	14 MPG

Range in miles (city/hwy)	292.5/382.5 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	22.5 gal.

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Engine

Base engine size	4.6 L
Cylinders	V8
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	239 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque	282 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Valves	16
Cam type	Single overhead cam (SOHC)

Towing & Hauling

Max Towing Capacity	7,000 lbs.
Max Payload Capacity	1,411 lbs.

Drivetrain

Transmission	5-speed automatic
Drive type	Four wheel drive
On demand 4WD	Standard

Electronic hi-lo gear selection	Standard
Automatic locking hubs	Standard

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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	24.5 degrees
Drag Coefficient	.41 Cd.
Curb weight	4,469 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	7,000 lbs.
Maximum payload	1,411 lbs.
Gross weight	5,880 lbs.
Country of final assembly	United States

Colors

Exterior Colors	Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic Black Clearcoat Red Fire Clearcoat Metallic Pueblo Gold Clearcoat Metallic Ivory Parchment Tri-Coat Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Colors	Medium Parchment Midnight Grey

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.
Leather	Standard
Bucket front seats	Standard
8-way power driver seat	Standard
Height adjustable driver seat	Standard
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support	Standard
2 memorized driver seat settings	Standard
8-way power passenger seat	Standard
Height adjustable passenger seat	Standard
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support	Standard
Heated driver seat	Standard
Heated passenger seat	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
Tire pressure monitoring	Standard
Dusk sensing headlamps	Standard
Auto delay off headlamps	Standard
Front fog/driving lights	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front height adjustable headrests	Standard
3 rear headrests	Standard
Rear height adjustable headrests	Standard
Rear center lap belt	Standard
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Standard
Engine immobilizer	Standard

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In-Car Entertainment

AM/FM stereo	Standard
290 watts stereo output	Standard
7 total speakers	Standard

1 subwoofer(s)	Standard
Adjustable speed sensitive volume control	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
Audio and 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
Overhead console with storage	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard
Leather steering wheel	Standard
Dual zone front climate control	Standard
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control	Standard
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	Standard
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror	Standard
Rear floor mats	Standard
Cargo area light	Standard
Simulated wood trim on dash	Standard
Simulated wood trim on doors	Standard
Front and rear reading lights	Standard

Instrumentation

Compass	Standard
External temperature display	Standard
Tachometer	Standard

Clock	Standard
Low fuel level warning	Standard

Tires & Wheels

Chrome alloy wheels	Standard
17 in. wheels	Standard
All terrain tires	Standard

P245/65R17 tires	Standard
Alloy 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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