Salvage 2005 Ford Explorer for sale

Browse 41 salvage 2005 Ford Explorer vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FMDU75W65UB99580 · 70675966

4.6L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 232391 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ARCADIA, FL
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 20, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$3,237

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73K25ZA63648 · 53815256

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 149264 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: EUGENE, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$200Oct 20, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$4,380

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLS

1FMZU72K95UB06168 · 69222446

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 110731 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: MIDWAY, FL
Title status: Rebuilt

Oct 23, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$1,785

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Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73E95ZA55587 · 70490896

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 271299 mi
Seller: Bristol West Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$1,341Repair 272% of value

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Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73K15UB83860 · 69692656

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: HARLEYVILLE, SC
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,369

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Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73W85ZA66458 · 72583716

4.6L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 124029 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: FARR WEST, UT
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,808Repair 150% of value

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Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER

1FMZU74K15UB17601 · 71234276

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 236146 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: LITTLETON, CO
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,196Repair 147% of value

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER

1FMDU64W55UA40898 · 57403436

4.6L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 272852 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: CARTERSVILLE, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$450Oct 22, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$2,941

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMDU73W05ZA07625 · 72728646

4.6L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: BURN
Storage location: VALLEJO, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$10Oct 16, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,790

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU63KX5UB31069 · 68792316

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 170956 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: ARCADIA, FL
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$20Oct 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,647Repair 137% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLS

1FMZU72EX5UA25030 · 69591146

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 119709 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: DURYEA, PA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$225Oct 7, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,697Repair 121% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73E35ZA08667 · 71293806

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 190376 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: ANDERSON, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$50Oct 16, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FMZU75W15UA80146 · 70906346

4.6L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 173907 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: WALTON, KY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$125Oct 16, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,885Repair 105% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73K05ZA16862 · 69940806

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 183941 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: BRIGHTON, CO
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$325Oct 6, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73K15UB96835 · 69040126

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 146305 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: ROLLOVER
Storage location: WAYLAND, MI
Title status: None
Status: Engine starts

Last bid US$200Oct 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,333Repair 102% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73E55ZA18052 · 69879646

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 210606 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: FRESNO, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Sep 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,211Repair 180% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73K25UA81418 · 61475006

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 204769 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: BRIGHTON, CO
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Last bid US$375Sep 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,500Repair 200% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73KX5UB49822 · 69026276

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 262232 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: MILWAUKEE, WI
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$275Sep 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,528Repair 112% of value

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Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU63K55UB34641 · 68486976

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 213506 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: SPARTANBURG, SC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Oct 14, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,297Repair 107% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU75K85UA54117 · 69119566

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 170463 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: MEMPHIS, TN
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Sep 17, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU63K55UB90983 · 64702806

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 127409 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: HAMPTON, VA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$125Sep 29, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,710

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU63K95UA07214 · 68350946

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 223600 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: CONWAY, AR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$425Oct 14, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,050Repair 178% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73E05ZA17696 · 66578616

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 129100 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$325Oct 7, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,183

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73K95ZA06072 · 68337546

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 190568 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$150Sep 23, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU63E05ZA29339 · 67694266

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 207325 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: COLTON, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$150Sep 14, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,683Repair 120% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73W35UA74139 · 67104186

4.6L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 287471 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: CHINA GROVE, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Sep 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,576Repair 222% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER

1FMZU74W45ZA47758 · 67564366

4.6L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 50886 mi
Primary damage: NORMAL WEAR
Storage location: ALBANY, NY
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$175Sep 23, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER

1FMDU74K35UA04369 · 65833836

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: TANNER, AL
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$100Sep 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,458

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FMZU75K15ZA33604 · 63138096

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 149049 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: MADISONVILLE, TN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$175Sep 10, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,530

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73EX5ZA36272 · 67118856

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 183213 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ARLINGTON, WA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$50Sep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,887Repair 103% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73E75UA57335 · 66398326

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 185221 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: PENNSBURG, PA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$400Sep 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,138

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER

1FMDU74W55ZA37475 · 51877776

4.6L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 284618 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: HAM LAKE, MN
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$225Oct 6, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,387Repair 112% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLS

1FMZU62K75UA30945 · 54216466

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 105068 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: GASTON, SC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$375Sep 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,173

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU63K25ZA51171 · 65910116

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 166522 mi
Primary damage: NORMAL WEAR
Storage location: TEMPLE, TX
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Sep 2, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU73W05UA14805 · 60521306

4.6L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 179665 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: SANDSTON, VA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Sep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,352Repair 102% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMDU73K45UA21425 · 46546816

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 300140 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: GREENWOOD, NE
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$300Sep 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,060Repair 504% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FMZU75W75ZA47445 · 48147046

4.6L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 218295 mi
Primary damage: ALL OVER
Storage location: MORAINE, OH
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$70Sep 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,264Repair 102% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT/XLT SPORT/NBX

1FMZU73K15UB70364 · 60154856

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 150699 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: EUGENE, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$475Sep 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,060

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMZU63K95UB01349 · 61920476

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 121481 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$1,150Sep 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,446

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU75W25ZA00267 · 62496106

4.6L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: GLASSBORO, NJ
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$125Aug 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,813

Ended

Copart USA

2005 FORD EXPLORER

1FMZU62E95UB48456 · 63606376

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 185757 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ANTELOPE, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$10Aug 20, 2026

That’s all 41 lots.

2005 Ford Explorer price data

Median bid: $450
Average bid: $2,279
Bid range: $20 – $9,800
Avg. retail: $3,197
Typical repair vs value: 102%

Based on 41 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

3 recall campaigns on record

EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMay 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARDec 2007
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 DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMar 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

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How much does a salvage 2005 Ford Explorer sell for?

Across 41 salvage 2005 Ford Explorer lots, the median winning-side bid is $450 and the average is $2,279 (range $20 to $9,800). Pre-loss retail value averages $3,197. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.