2005 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMDU73K35ZA16655 Farmington, MN

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$2,899

This 2005 Ford Explorer XLT is listed at $2,899 with 166,025 miles in Farmington, MN.

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Sold by Big Man Motors

21040 Chippendale Ave W, Farmington, MN 55024

Call (651) 374-9631

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2005 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMDU73K35ZA16655

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Jun 10, 2025 · $2,899 Oct 6, 2026 · $2,899

Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN 1FMDU73K35ZA16655, spanning 16 months.

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Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
—	Farmington, MN 55024	$2,899	166,025 mi	2026-10-06	12 h ago
Big Man Motors	Farmington, MN 55024	$3,249	166,025 mi	2025-06-11	9 h ago

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Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Big Man Motors	Farmington, MN 55024	$2,999	166,025 mi	2026-02-28	102 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMDU73K35ZA16655

Trim

XLT

Engine

4.0L · V6

Horsepower

210

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2005

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $5,270

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $26,820

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2005 Ford Explorer has 3 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.

3 recall campaigns on this model year

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN 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
VISIBILITY

CERTAIN 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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN 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 September 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market firmed $210 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$4,690
June 2026	$5,199
July 2026	$4,990
August 2026	$4,995
September 2026	$4,992
October 2026	$4,900

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As of October 9, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2005 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2005 GMC Envoy has the lowest median asking price ($4,500, 55 listings with photos) and the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee the highest ($5,500, 100 listings).

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2005 Ford Explorer

XLT · United States

$3,249

Catalog asking price for this VIN

All trims

$4,950

Median asking price · 30 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$3,999–$6,389

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Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2005 Ford Explorer XLT	$4,570	$3,500–$5,820	26
2005 GMC Envoy All trims	$4,500	$3,500–$5,995	55
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer All trims	$4,600	$3,988–$5,900	79
2005 Honda Pilot All trims	$5,149	$4,000–$5,999	83
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$5,500	$3,998–$7,950	100
2005 Dodge Durango All trims	$4,950	$3,999–$6,389	30

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