2025 Ford Explorer Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
Key Features
- Starting at $39,625 MSRP*
- Standard 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 (300 horsepower / 310 lb-ft of torque) or available 3.0L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 (400 horsepower / 415 lb-ft of torque)
- 10-speed transmission and optional Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™
- Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ suite of driver-assist technologies
- Standard 13.2-inch digital touch screen with Ford Digital Experience and FordPass Connect™ Wi-Fi service
- Available PowerFold® third-row seats and E-Z entry second-row seats
- Optional B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
- Available Ford BlueCruise Equipped Hands-Free Highway Driving
About the Ford Explorer
Holding the distinction of being America’s best-selling SUV of all time, the legendary Ford Explorer is back to build on its award-winning reputation. Stronger, lighter, and leaner than its predecessor, the Explorer now boasts the most impressive model lineup in its iconic history. Balancing power with efficiency, EcoBoost® engine options, and groundbreaking tech features help you create lasting memories. Reimagined from the ground up, its rear-wheel drive architecture helps add even more capability to the Explorer. Drivers can relax and unwind inside its premium interior that’s loaded with extra space and innovative connectivity features. Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ allows you to hit the highway with confidence by protecting you from the unexpected. Confident styling cues help you stand out in a sea of ordinary SUVs. Spanning from the capable Active to the luxurious Platinum, buyers will have virtually endless ways to find an Explorer that perfectly suits their needs.What the Critics Say
"The switch back to traditional rear-wheel drive (all-wheel drive is optional) makes sense on many levels. Handling and overall balance improve dramatically when you stop trying to steer and power a vehicle from the same end. Towing stability and powertrain selection also benefit. Indeed, the Explorer is one of the better choices in the midsize three-row SUV class for towing." -- Edmunds
"Although certainly spacious and family friendly, the latest Explorer is for those who want their SUV to have guts. The standard 2.3-liter turbo engine pumps out more power and torque than its competitors' V6 engines, while bettering their fuel economy as well. The optional V6 engines, meanwhile, are turbocharged and obliterate everything else in the segment, topping out at 400 horsepower in the Explorer ST." -- Autoblog
What’s New for 2025
An extensive refresh for the 2025 model year brings several new and exciting updates to the popular Ford Explorer. The trim lineup has been reduced to four individual models. Visually, the 2025 Explorer receives a refreshed front fascia, new alloy wheel designs, new headlights and taillights, and select models can be optioned with a black-painted contrast roof. Changes to the interior are more significant and come in the form of new materials and upholstery color options. The 2025 Explorer is also the first Ford vehicle to debut the all-new Ford Digital Experience infotainment system. Finally, available BlueCruise hands-free highway driving is now available on the 2025 Ford Explorer.
Ford Explorer Features
Inspired Performance
Designed to help you conquer any obstacle standing in your way, the Explorer rides on a rear-wheel drive platform that helps magnify both on- and off-road capabilities. The re-engineered 2.3-liter engine delivers 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, with increased performance over the outgoing Explorer equipped with the same engine. Serving as the foundation of the ST and Platinum powertrains, the optional 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 engine produces a muscular 400 horsepower. All Explorer models come paired with an advanced 10-speed automatic transmission. With the available 4WD with Terrain Management System™, the Explorer is ready for the road ahead. Standard trailer sway control selectively brakes and adjusts engine power to regulate trailer control, great for hauling your biggest toys along for your next weekend getaway.
Versatile Interior
After carefully examining each detail, the interior of the Ford Explorer is engineered to deliver the flexibility you need to make the most of your weekend. Giving you plenty of room for your next adventure, the Explorer features up to 85.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row. Optional multicontour seats with Active Motion® offer greater comfort for the driver and front passenger. Featuring room for up to 7 passengers, the optional third-row PowerFold® seats make it easy to carry both passengers and cargo. The sleek exterior of the Explorer is not only eye-catching, but it also helps create additional rear-seat headroom for one of the most spacious cabins in its class. An available 980-watt 14-speaker B&O premium audio system is sure to be a hit with music fans of all ages.
Cutting-Edge Tech & Safety Features
The Ford Explorer comes standard with Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+, a collection of driver-assist technologies. These features include Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert, a rearview camera with built-in lens cleaner, Lane-Keeping System, and auto headlamps with auto high-beams. Optional Active Park Assist 2.0 is a class-exclusive feature that gives the driver the ability to park in a parallel or perpendicular spot with a touch of a button. Standard Ford Digital Experience and FordPass Connect™ Wi-Fi service deliver an unrivaled infotainment experience, viewed on a standard 13.2-inch capacitive portrait touchscreen. A 12.3-inch customizable gauge cluster on all trims lets you customize the look and functions of key drive information.Trims & Specs
Active
- Starting at $39,625 MSRP*
- 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane-Centering
- First Row Heated Seats
- 5G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot
ST-Line
- Starting at $44,385 MSRP*
- Unique Blackout Treatment on Exterior Accents
- ST-Line Exclusive Badling
- Ford BlueCruise Equipped Hands-Free Highway Driving
- Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
Platinum
- Starting at $51,525 MSRP*
- Premium Branded Seats with Leather Seating Surfaces and Heating/Ventilation
- Twin Panel Moonroof
- Heated, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Paddle Shifters
- Wireless Charging Pad
- Class III Trailer Tow Package
ST
- Starting at $55,205 MSRP*
- 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine with Sport Tuned Suspension
- Performance Brakes with Red-Painted Front Brake Calipers
- ST Interior with PowerFold® third row
- Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™
- 21-inch machined aluminum wheels
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (also referred to as “MSRP”, “Base MSRP”, “Base Price” or the “Starting At” price), excludes destination/delivery charge, taxes, title, license, and registration and/or electronic filing fees, dealer fees, and total of options.
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