2005 Ford Explorer
2005 · Third generation
Catalog figures for this model year. Ratings vary by configuration.
Quick facts
Capability
Towing
3,240–3,400 lb
Payload
1,414–1,431 lb
Curb weight
4,306–4,480 lb
Horsepower
210–239 hp
Efficiency
MPG city
14–16 mpg
Fuel tank
22.5 gal
Fitment
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Engines
4.0L Cologne V6 SOHC, 4.6 L 2-Valve
Drivetrain
4x4 · 4x2
Configurations
20
Complaints in dataset
488
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Capability
Engines
4.0L Cologne V6 SOHC · 4.6 L 2-Valve
Horsepower
210–239 hp
Towing
3,240–3,400 lb
Payload
1,414–1,431 lb
These figures are manufacturer ratings stored on 20 catalog configurations. Optional factory tow packages are often missing from this table. Every stored rating in this year falls in a tight band — do not treat 3,400 lb as a complete model maximum. Confirm the door jamb and owner’s manual for the vehicle you have.
Size & fitment
Maintenance
Oil Capacity
Capacity by engine
Wiper Sizes
Driver / passenger / rear
Bulb Sizes
Position chart
Fuses
Stored diagrams
Owner’s Manual
Stored sections
Owner Complaints
488 complaint records in our dataset — not a failure rate.