A lot has been said about the Ford Explorer for 2005. As Ford's entry in the sport utility market the Explorer (and in this case specically the XLS version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door Explorer is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Ford as a brand in general.

Performance

The restyled Explorer XLS is equipped with a Ford 4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The engine is paired with a Ford 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The Explorer uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Fuel is handled for the Explorer is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The FLEX is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.50 gallons.

Explorer XLS Statistics

The dimensions of the Explorer XLS are 72.10 inches wide by 189.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 71.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 113.80 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Explorer is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $27,165, with an invoice cost of $24,500. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2005 Explorer gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.

The vehicle is available in Black, Dark Blue Pearl Metallic, Dark Stone Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic, Oxford White, Pueblo Gold, Red Fire Metallic, and Silver Birch Metallic.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Ford Explorer XLS sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Explorer.

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Tags: 4-Door, Ford Explorer, Sport Utility, United States market, XLS

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