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Vehicles›Makes›Ford›Models›Explorer

2005 Ford Explorer

United StatesGasoline4WDSUVUpdated Aug 27, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2005
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Body Style
SUV
Generation
3rd Generation (U152)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
4.6 V8 SEFI 2V ControlTrac Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
242 hp
Power (kW)
178 kW
Torque
382 Nm (282 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,601 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,813 mm (189.5 in)
Width
1,874 mm (73.8 in)
Height
1,801 mm (70.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,835 mm (111.6 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
90.2 mm (3.6 in)
Stroke
90 mm (3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
9.4 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,486 mm (58.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,488 mm (58.6 in)
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Ground Clearance
216 mm (8.5 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform

Interior

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes

Features

Accessories

Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size SUV
British Classification
Large 4x4
Australian Classification
Large SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large SUV
Max Roof Load
91 kg (201 lb)
Ford Motor Company
U Platform (U1)

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Tinted Windows
  • Front
  • Second Row
  • Rear Window
Other Equipment

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
1,205 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
2,310 litres
Depth
1,050 mm (41.3 in)
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Pretensioner
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Roof Railing
Yes
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Colour
Black
Yes
PassengerYes
Rear-
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8.9
Body
SUV
Variant
Explorer SUV Generations4 of 7
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
242 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Transmission