2025 Ford Explorer Changes
The 2025 Ford Explorer receives a refresh for the new model year. The refresh sees the midsize SUV gain an updated exterior design, a new lineup, a revised interior, and upgraded tech features. As far as refreshes go, the one that Ford gave the 2025 Explorer is extensive.
Choosing Your 2025 Ford Explorer
Ford offers the 2025 Explorer in four trims: Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and ST. Prices for the Explorer range from $41,220 to $56,800.
2025 Ford Explorer Engine Options
The 2025 Ford Explorer is available with two different powertrains. The Active, ST-Line, and Platinum trims come with a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The range-topping ST trim is the sportiest Explorer available, as it features a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine that’s rated at 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque. The SUV comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available for $2,000.
2025 Ford Explorer Fuel Economy
Official fuel economy figures for the 2025 Ford Explorer aren’t available yet.
2025 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity
When properly equipped, the 2025 Ford Explorer can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
2025 Ford Explorer Dimensions & Cargo Capacity
The 2025 Ford Explorer is a midsize SUV that can seat up to seven people. It’s 196.8 inches long, 78.9 inches wide, and 69.6 inches tall. In the third row, the Explorer has 38.9 inches of legroom.
When it comes to cargo capacity, the Explorer has 16.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, 46 cubic feet of cargo space, behind the second row, and a total of 85.3 cubic feet of total cargo space.
2025 Ford Explorer Safety
The 2025 Ford Explorer comes standard with the automaker’s Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ suite of advanced safety features. Standard equipment includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and automatic high-beam assist. Adaptive cruise control is also standard.
The ST-Line and Platinum trims come with Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0. The suite includes evasive steering assist, front and rear parking sensors, intersection assist, and reverse automatic emergency braking. These trims are also available with Ford’s hands-free BlueCruise system (a one-year plan) for $700.
2025 Ford Explorer Technology
On the tech front, the 2025 Ford Explorer comes standard with a 13.2-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a Wi-Fi hotspot, eight USB ports, six audio speakers, Google built-in, Alexa built-in, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth.
A wireless charging pad is available on the ST-Line through the $2,740 Premium Package. The ST-Line trim comes with a 10-speaker B&O audio system as standard. The Platinum and ST trims come with a 14-speaker B&O audio system.
2025 Ford Explorer Trims & Prices
2025 Ford Explorer Active – MSRP From $41,220
Build & Price >The base Active trim comes standard with 18-inch wheels, heated exterior mirrors, LED headlights, cloth upholstery, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a four-way power-adjustable passenger seat, heated front seats, and a power liftgate.
The trim is available with the Active Comfort Package which costs $3,080. It brings a heated steering wheel, LED fog lights, LED signature lighting, remote start, an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat, synthetic leather upholstery, and a universal garage door opener.
2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line – MSRP From $45,980
Build & Price >Moving up to the ST-Line includes 20-inch black wheels, a black mesh insert, a black instrument panel, red interior stitching, synthetic leather upholstery, remote start, a universal garage door opener, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.
The ST-Line Premium Package includes a 110-volt power outlet, ambient interior lighting, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, power-folding exterior mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, memory settings for the driver’s seat, multi-contour front seats, heated second-row seats, a fold-flat third row, as well as a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column.
The ST-Line Street Package brings high-performance brakes, 21-inch wheels, and red brake calipers. The package costs $995.
2025 Ford Explorer Platinum – MSRP From $53,120
Build & Price >The Platinum is the most upscale Explorer available, bringing leather upholstery, 20-inch wheels, power-folding exterior mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a moonroof, remote start, a universal garage door opener, adaptive headlights, a fold-flat third row, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, second-row heated seats, remote start, multi-contour front seats, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, ambient interior lighting, second-row sunshades, and second-row captain’s chairs.
The Lux Leather Package includes Platinum badges on the front seats, premium leather upholstery, along with unique quilting and stitching. The package costs $1,695. The Ultimate Package is priced at $4,615 and includes the Lux Leather Package and 21-inch wheels.
2025 Ford Explorer ST – MSRP From $56,800
Build & Price >The ST is the only Explorer that comes with the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine. It also has a sporty exterior design with ST badges, a black grille, and 21-inch wheels. Standard features on the ST trim include rain-sensing windshield wipers, remote start, power-folding exterior mirrors, a universal garage door opener, synthetic leather upholstery with red stitching, second-row captain’s chairs, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, second-row heated seats, multi-contour front seats, and ambient interior lighting.
With a sporty exterior design, extra convenience features, and optional BlueCruise, the 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line strikes us as the best option in the lineup. The 2025 Explorer comes well-equipped, but the ST-Line brings meaningful features that make it worth the extra $4,670 over the Active trim. The available Premium Package is pricey, but brings a loaded Explorer that has a few high-end features.