The 2005 Ford Explorer is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sport utility. Starting at $29,655, the 2005 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L (200A) 4x4 is powered by a 4.0LL , 6 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 15-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2005FordExplorerLimited 4.0L (160A) 4x2 , priced at $ 34,985 , is powered by a 4.0LL , 6 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 16-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway.