2005 Ford Explorer
5GADT13S852317498
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 15 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($4,074)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $4,074 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5GADT13S852317498Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Rebuild the original window sticker for this VIN — packages, standard equipment and the sticker price the seller left out of the ad.
See the factory equipment and MSRP for this VIN →Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
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.
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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 $13 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $4,986 |
| April 2026 | $4,900 |
| May 2026 | $4,690 |
| June 2026 | $4,997 |
| July 2026 | $4,995 |
| August 2026 | $4,999 |
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 | 51 | $4,950 | 100% | 159,599 mi |
| 2004 | 49 | $4,400 | 89% | 153,500 mi |
| 2003 | 47 | $4,663 | 94% | 170,241 mi |
| 2002 | 59 | $4,752 | 96% | 154,005 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
