Spec Sizes

2005 Ford Explorer Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 20 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Third generation (U152).

  • Length189.5 in
  • Width72.1 in
  • Height71.4 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Curb weight4,306 lb – 4,480 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length189.5 in
  • Height71.4 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Curb weight4,306 lb – 4,480 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

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  • Battery
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  • Interior
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Catalog summaries

Exterior: 189.5 in · 72.1 in · 71.4 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x114.3, bore 70.6 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT, P245/65SR17.0 BSW AT, P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS, P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS…. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length189.5 in
Width72.1 in
Height71.4 in
Wheelbase113.8 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom39.9 in
Rear headroom38.9 in
Front legroom42.4 in
Rear legroom35.9 in
Front shoulder room59.1 in
Rear shoulder room58.9 in
Front hip room55.0 in
Rear hip room54.2 in
Luggage volume48.6 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight4,306 lb – 4,480 lb
GVWR5,200 lb – 5,520 lb
Fuel tank22.5 gal
Max towing capacity3,240 lb – 3,400 lb

Engine

Torque254 – 282 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT
  • P245/65SR17.0 BSW AT
  • P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS
  • P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS
  • 235/65R18
  • 235/70R16
  • 245/65R17
  • 255/50R20
  • 265/35R22
  • 275/30R24

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver20"
  • Passenger20"
  • Rear16"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 65-1
  • 65-2
  • 65-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-305 qt
  • 5W-206 qt
  • 5W-206 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (20 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2189.572.171.4113.8—4318
Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4189.572.171.4113.8—4480
Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2189.572.171.4113.8—4306
Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4189.572.171.4113.8—4462
Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2189.572.171.4113.8—4318
Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4189.572.171.4113.8—4480
Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2189.572.171.4113.8—4306
Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4189.572.171.4113.8—4462
XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2189.572.171.4113.8—4318
XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4189.572.171.4113.8—4480
XLS 4.0L Sport 4dr 4x2189.572.171.4113.8—4318
XLS 4.0L Sport 4dr 4x4189.572.171.4113.8—4480
XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2189.572.171.4113.8—4318
XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4189.572.171.4113.8—4480
XLT 4.0L Sport 4dr 4x2189.572.171.4113.8—4318
XLT 4.0L Sport 4dr 4x4189.572.171.4113.8—4480
XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2189.572.171.4113.8—4306
XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4189.572.171.4113.8—4462
XLT 4.6L Sport 4dr 4x2189.572.171.4113.8—4306
XLT 4.6L Sport 4dr 4x4189.572.171.4113.8—4462

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Third generation (U152)): years 2002–2005. View model overview

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