INTERIOR
With new accents, available multicontour front seats, and an available PowerFold® third row seat, Explorer delivers comforts for all your creatures.
Bang & Olufson® Sound System
B&O® offers two speaker packages: An available 10-speaker system, or a 980-watt 14-speaker package, both including a subwoofer with available Sound Stage, a fabric-wrapped acoustic sound bar that helps amplify your in-vehicle listening experience.Wireless Charging
Easily charge select smart phone devices without cords or plugs.Ambient Lighting
Set the mood and personalize the lighting color inside your Explorer.*Seating Materials
Customize the comfort of your Explorer with the ease of cloth, the durability of Active X, or the luxury of leather and multicontour massaging seats.Cargo Capacity
Your gear, your stuff, your essentials and must-haves. Whatever you call it, Explorer lets you bring along 85.3 cubic feet of it. Explorer Active offers 85.8 cubic feetDrive Mode
Keep things civil on the road and off the beaten path in: Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, and Off Road.
*Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers.
Towing Standard on All Models
Class III Tow PackageThe 2025 Ford Explorer is equipped with the Class III Trailer Tow Package, allowing you to tow up to 5,000 pounds.
Trailer Sway Control
Working with AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control), standard Trailer Sway Control selectively brakes and adjusts engine power to help you maintain command.
Side-Wind Stabilization
Standard on all 2025 Explorer models, side-wind stabilization is designed to help the driver keep the vehicle on its path when encountering high or gusty winds.
Trailer Coverage
The trailer coverage feature works with BLIS, so that you can see vehicles in your blind spot when towing a trailer.
Towing Guide
Whether trailering a camper, ATVs or something else, our handy towing guide will help determine if this SUV is capable of towing what you need.
Engine Options
2.3L EcoBoost I-4 EnginePower you can count on, with 300 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque.
3.0L EcoBoost V6 Engine
Turbocharging and direct injection churn out 400 hp and 415 lb.-ft of torque.
Smooth Ride
SelectShift CapabilityTurn your automatic transmission into an on-demand manual one with conveniently placed paddle shifters with SelectShift capability. Only available on the ST model.
10-Speed Transmission
The automatic transmission helps with smooth gear shifts, while also helping to provide power for your performance and towing needs.
Choose Your Explorer® SUV

Explorer® Active
- 300 hp 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine68
- Ford CoPilot360® Assist+
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane-Centering
- First-Row Heated Seats

Explorer® ST-Line
- Ford BlueCruise-Equipped Hands-Free Highway Driving127
- 300 hp 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine68
- Durable ActiveX® Seating Material With Red Stitching
- 20" Wheels

Explorer® Platinum
- Ford BlueCruise-Equipped Hands-Free Highway Driving
- Heated and Ventilated Front row Leather Seats
- Second-Row Heated Leather Seats
- Panoramic Vista Roof®

Explorer® ST
- Ford BlueCruise-Equipped Hands-Free Highway Driving127
- 400 hp 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine68
- Sport-tuned Suspension
- Red-Painted Performance Front-and-Rear Brake Calipers