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2005 Ford Explorer Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2005 Ford Explorer.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
Sport 5.0L V8 35 708 CCA 123 min Top Post
Lariat 5.0L V8 24F 775 CCA 136 min Side Post
SE 5.0L V8 H6 772 CCA 118 min Top Post
Premium 5.0L V8 35 713 CCA 122 min Dual Terminal
Denali 3.6L V6 24F 674 CCA 113 min Dual Terminal
SEL 3.6L V6 24 712 CCA 125 min Top Post
XLT 3.6L V6 24 738 CCA 128 min Side Post
Base 2.5L I4 35 485 CCA 84 min Side Post
Lariat 2.5L I4 49 474 CCA 87 min Side Post
Platinum 2.5L I4 48 578 CCA 101 min Top Post

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