2025 Ford Explorer

The 2025 Ford Explorer offers 4 distinct trim levels, starting with the robust Active trim. Its brawny black elements, including the roof-rack side rails, bumper step pads, and bodyside cladding, are offset by silver skid plates and a chrome-barred grille with a black mesh insert. LED headlamps and taillamps, a power liftgate, and heated power side mirrors round out its features. The edgy ST-Line boasts 20-inch machined aluminum wheels and black accents, along with an available black roof for an athletic look. The ST amps up the street design even more with 21-inch Magnetite-painted wheels, sport-tuned suspension, red performance brake calipers, and striking interior details to match. The top-tier Platinum floods the cabin with light through a Panoramic Vista Roof®, a Satin Chrome-and-Ebony grille with satin roof rails, and adds LED fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, and adaptive headlamps for a luxurious drive. Stunning colors like Vapor Blue and Rapid Red and multiple appearance packages let you express yourself in your Explorer.

The 2025 Ford Explorer offers 2 potent engine options that balance power and efficiency. The reliable 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine generates an impressive 300 hp and 310 lbs.-ft. of torque, ideal for everyday commutes and weekend getaways. For even more muscle, the ST’s 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 engine offers an exhilarating 400 hp with a whopping 415 lbs.-ft. of torque, enabling not only breathtaking acceleration, but a 5,000 lb. towing capacity. Both engines are paired with Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission and the ST trim offers SelectShift® manual capability for a visceral connection with the road. Both powertrains cater to the thrill-seeker, with enough torque to conquer both city streets and rugged trails alike.

The Ford Explorer’s performance capabilities are what make it an icon. Rear-wheel drive comes standard for improved handling and a more athletic driving experience. If you require extra grip, the Intelligent 4WD system with Terrain Management™ delivers enhanced traction and stability, offering 7 selectable drive modes to adapting to varying road conditions. Choose Sport mode for a spirited kick, Eco to prioritize fuel economy, Slippery for rain-slicked streets, and Deep Snow/Sand for extreme conditions, for instance. This feature adjusts the Explorer’s throttle response, transmission settings, and traction control, optimizing it for different terrains and towing. Adaptive suspension enhances ride quality, while available sport-tuned suspension allows for precise, intense maneuvering.

Spacious and versatile, the Explorer’s cabin seats up to 7 with first-class feel, offering second-row captain’s chairs and a PowerFold® third-row for quick transformations between passenger and cargo space, ensuring you leave nothing behind. Available Miko® leather seats, real wood trim, and soft-touch surfaces invite you in, while ambient lighting and tri-zone climate control urge you to stay. The driver-centric cockpit offers a 12.3-inch digital cluster display, providing a customizable interface that places vital information directly in your line of sight. A 10.1-inch portrait touchscreen houses Ford’s SYNC® 4 system, offering intuitive access to navigation, media, and smartphone connectivity. Add a wireless charging pad to keep everyone in touch and your cabin clutter-free and settle in for the ride.

Standard on all trims is Ford’s Co-Pilot360™ safety suite of features that monitor the road in real-time, alert you of potential hazards, and step in when necessary. Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking is the cornerstone, paving the way for Blind Spot Information and Lane-Keeping Assist. Adaptive Cruise Control helps reduce stress on long highway drives, even in stop-and-go traffic. Active Park Assist 2.0 takes the stress out of parking by controlling steering, braking, and acceleration, leaving you to simply manage shifting. Combined with the 360-degree camera, the Explorer offers a clear view of its surroundings, making tight parking spaces a breeze. With these systems and more, the Explorer covers your safety from every angle.