2025 Ford Explorer Trim Level Configurations & Specs
A Comprehensive Guide to the 2025 Ford Explorer Trim Levels, Configurations, and Specs
There’s an Explorer for Everyone
Starting MSRP $37,995*
Max MPG* 18/25 (city/hwy)
The 2025 Ford Explorer Trim Level Configurations and Specs focus on four well-equipped models: Active, ST-Line, ST, and Platinum.
The entry-level Active trim packs a 2.3-liter EcoBoost® turbo-four with 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic. Standard tech includes Ford’s Digital Experience infotainment and a Class III Trailer Tow Package, allowing up to 5,000 pounds of towing.
The ST-Line builds on the Active with a sportier look, featuring a black mesh grille, 21-inch Magnetite-painted wheels, and an ST-inspired interior with contrast stitching.
For real performance, the ST trim brings the heat with a 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6, cranking out 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. A sport-tuned suspension, upgraded brakes, and a honeycomb grille complete its aggressive persona.
Topping the range, the Platinum trim blends capability with luxury, offering a twin-panel moonroof, second-row heated seats, and Ford’s Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ safety suite.
New exterior colors like Carbonized Gray and Star White, plus an upgraded digital cluster, enhance the Explorer’s appeal. Whether you want efficiency, style, or serious power, the 2025 Explorer delivers a well-rounded SUV built for every kind of driver.
Ford Explorer Trim Level Configurations
Active
MSRP Starting at $39,755*
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Ford Explorer Performance Specs
The 2025 Ford Explorer lineup offers two engine choices, catering to both efficiency-minded drivers and performance enthusiasts.
2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4
Standard on Active, ST-Line, and Platinum trims
Delivers 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque
Provides a strong balance of power and efficiency for everyday driving
3.0-liter EcoBoost V6
Standard on the ST trim
Produces 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque
Enhances performance and towing capability for a more dynamic drive
Ford Explorer Interior & Design
The 2025 Ford Explorer’s cabin is designed for comfort, convenience, and cutting-edge tech, making it an ideal space for both families and adventure seekers.
Premium materials and soft-touch surfaces create an upscale feel, while smart tech keeps everything connected and intuitive.
Key Interior Features:
High-resolution digital instrument cluster – Customizable display keeps key driving info front and center.
12-inch digital display – Standard on most trims, offering intuitive touch controls for seamless infotainment access.
Ford SYNC® 4A – The latest infotainment system with available wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration.
Available leather-trimmed seats – Higher trims add premium leather for an upscale touch.
Ambient lighting – Customizable interior lighting to set the mood for any drive.
Ford Explorer Safety
Ford Co-Pilot360™ comes standard on the 2025 Explorer, packing a suite of advanced safety tech to boost confidence behind the wheel.
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking – Detects potential collisions with vehicles or pedestrians and can apply the brakes automatically to help prevent or reduce the severity of an impact.
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross-Traffic Alert – Monitors the vehicle’s blind spots and alerts the driver to approaching traffic when changing lanes or backing out of parking spaces.
Lane-Keeping System – Detects unintentional lane departures and provides steering assistance or alerts to help the driver stay centered.
Auto High-Beam Headlamps – Automatically adjusts between high and low beams based on surrounding traffic and lighting conditions for better nighttime visibility.
Rear View Camera – Provides a clear, wide-angle view of what’s behind the vehicle to assist with safer reversing and parking.
Ford Explorer Exterior Colors
Ford Explorer Interior Colors
Ford Explorer OEM Warranty
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
3 Year | 36,000 Miles
Whichever Comes First
Powertrain Limited Warranty
5 Year | 60,000 Miles
Whichever Comes First
Corrosion (Perforation Only) Limited Warranty
5 Year | Unlimited Miles
Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty
5 Year | 60,000 Miles
Whichever Comes First
Roadside Assistance Program Limited Warranty
5 Year | 60,000 Miles
Whichever Comes First
Ford Explorer Emissions Defects Warranty
Passenger Cars & Light Duty Trucks Limited Warranty
2 Year | 24,000 Miles
Whichever Comes First
Heavy Duty Vehicles Limited Warranty
5 Year | 50,000 Miles
Whichever Comes First
Certain Emissions Parts Limited Warranty
8 Year | 80,000 Mile
Whichever Comes First
Ford Explorer Disclaimers
* Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A, Z and X Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A, Z or X Plan.
* EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.
* Maximum towing capabilities are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and passenger and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, option content and number of passengers.
*Requires available Class IV Trailer Tow Package
* Maximum payload capabilities are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and vary based on vehicle configuration, accessories, and option content.
* Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.
*Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349 standard.
*Horsepower and torque are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.