The 2025 Ford Explorer remains an SUV with the suburban family in mind. With a new culled lineup and some minor changes, you’ll like what it brings to the table for 2025. It’s available now, so let’s take a look at all it has to offer!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 2025 Ford Explorer trims start at about $41,350 and go up to about $57,100.
- This year’s lineup has been trimmed to the following trims—the Active (Base), ST-Line, ST, and Platinum.
- There have been a few minor cosmetics to this year’s lineup.
What are the Ford Explorer’s Changes for 2025?
While there are no major changes to the Explorer for 2025, there have been some cosmetic tweeks. Inside, there’s more comfort and style than ever before, thanks to the addition of soft-touch surfaces on the center console and door panels.
The Ford Digital Experience is new to the automaker’s vehicles and allows you to surf the web, stream videos and play games via Google Play. This software system also integrates apps from your phone and allows native streaming and internet browsing while you’re parked.
Outside, adjustments have been made to the SUV’s front fascia, with newly a redesigned grille headlights, lower air inlets, and tail lights. Ford has shaved down the Explorer’s lineup to just four trims—the Active (Base), ST-Line, ST, and Platinum. There’s an option black-painted roof for the Platinum, ST, and ST-Lines, and the addition of an available BlueCruise hands-free driving system.
What Drives the Explorer?
Three trims—the Active, ST-Line, and Platinum—are powered by a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, generating 300 ponies and 310 pound-feet of torque. The ST, however, is a mighty horse of a different color—its turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 cranks out 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. (It is also optional on the Platinum trim.) Engines are paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive as standard in all trims, with all-wheel drive as an option.
With a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, all trims feature the Class III Towing package. It includes:
- Trailer hitch
- Wiring harness
- Sway control system
Interior Creature Comforts and Infotainment
The Explorer’s entertainment, communication and tech is user-friendly with plenty of features. These include:
- 3 12-volt power sockets.
- 8 USB ports
- 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen (standard on all but the Active trim)
- 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Ford Digital Experience with Google and Amazon
The Explorer's interior design offers comfort and style as an equal consideration to practicality. Soft-touch materials on the center console, door panels, and dashboard have been added to make the drive that much more enjoyable.The dash has also been reshaped to give front passengers a wider berth than they had before. Getting in and out of the back rows is also now easier than ever before and there’s ample head, leg and shoulder room for all.
Your New Ford Explorer
The 2025 Ford Explorer is already on showroom floors, and we’ve got it! Stop by Alan Jay today to experience its many fun bells and whistles. You’ll be glad you did!