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2005 Ford Explorer XLS
VIN
1FMZU72K05UB11095
FAIR PRICE
· within $95 of the typical market price
Council Bluffs, IA
Listed at
$4,000
typical market $4,095 · 6 comps
This 2005 Ford Explorer XLS is listed at $4,000 with 260,472 miles in Council Bluffs, IA.
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Sold by Edwards Hyundai
3554 S Expressway St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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VIN report
2005 Ford Explorer XLS
VIN 1FMZU72K05UB11095
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 6 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 23, 2026This vehicle · $4,000
Below market
$3,269
Middle of range
$4,095
Above market
$8,950
This vehicle: $4,000 — within $95 of the typical market price ($4,095)
Asking $4,000 · typical market price $4,095 · based on 6 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $100 (+2.6%) over 1 day.
Sep 20, 2026 · $3,900
Sep 21, 2026 · $4,000
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMZU72K05UB11095, spanning 1 day.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Hyundai | Council Bluffs, IA 51501 | $4,000 | 260,472 mi | 2026-09-21 | 2 d ago |
| Edwards Bargain Center | Council Bluffs, IA 51501 | — | 260,472 mi | 2026-08-20 | 25 d ago |
| Edwards Hyundai Subaru | Council Bluffs, IA 51501 | $4,000 | 260,472 mi | 2026-08-13 | 13 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Hyundai | Council Bluffs, IA 51501 | $3,900 | 260,472 mi | 2026-09-20 | 3 d ago |
| Edwards Hyundai Subaru | Council Bluffs, IA 51501 | $3,900 | 260,472 mi | 2026-08-13 | 2 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMZU72K05UB11095Trim
XLS
Engine
Horsepower
210
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2005
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
16
MPG
City
14
MPG
Highway
19
MPG
$2,910
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 16 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2005 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$14,550
Insurance
$4,038
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$25,588
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2005 Ford Explorer has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.
3 recall campaigns on this model year
Check accident & title history →
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.NHTSA campaign 06E049000
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VISIBILITYCERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN…NHTSA campaign 07E104000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.NHTSA campaign 06E026000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2005 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2005 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market firmed $50 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $4,900 |
| May 2026 | $4,690 |
| June 2026 | $4,997 |
| July 2026 | $4,995 |
| August 2026 | $4,995 |
| September 2026 | $4,950 |
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As of September 24, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2005 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the lowest median asking price ($4,950, 64 listings with photos) and the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee the highest ($5,500, 99 listings).
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2005 Ford Explorer
XLS · United States
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Explorer XLS | Not enough data | — | 4 |
| 2005 Honda Pilot All trims | $5,133 | $4,000–$6,476 | 73 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer All trims | $4,950 | $3,649–$5,995 | 64 |
| 2005 GMC Envoy All trims | $4,995 | $3,995–$5,999 | 49 |
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $5,500 | $3,999–$7,061 | 99 |
| 2005 Jeep Liberty All trims | $5,282 | $3,895–$5,995 | 52 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2002–2005What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 49 | $4,750 | 100% | 151,516 mi |
| 2004 | 48 | $4,896 | 103% | 149,910 mi |
| 2003 | 44 | $4,672 | 98% | 162,256 mi |
| 2002 | 55 | $4,995 | 105% | 149,940 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
