2025 Ford Explorer

The 2025 Ford Explorer lineup offers distinct personalities across four trims, each with its own visual identity and purpose. The new Active trim provides a confident foundation with LED headlamps and taillamps, a strong stance, and design touches tailored to everyday practicality. For those who prefer a bolder expression, the ST-Line sharpens the look with 20-inch machined aluminum wheels, black exterior detailing, and a blackout treatment for its sport mesh grille and signature headlamps. The Platinum trim moves the Explorer firmly into luxury territory, with a chrome-and-ebony grille, adaptive LED headlamps, polished wheels, and a twin-panel moonroof. Heated glass surfaces and power-folding mirrors ensure that even frosty Massachusetts mornings are handled with ease. Finally, the performance-oriented ST trim stands apart with its exclusive Vapor Blue paint, a contrasting black roof, 21-inch Magnetite wheels, and red performance calipers—a visual promise of the athleticism that lies beneath.

The 2.3L EcoBoost® turbocharged engine produces a hearty 300 hp and 310 lbs.-ft. of torque, ideal for both daily commutes and weekend adventures. The 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 engine steps it up with a roaring 400 hp and 415 lbs.-ft. of torque, promising ferocious acceleration and the capability to tow all your rec gear. The ST trim features Select-Shift® manual capability with the smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission, for those who crave performance driving.

The Explorer’s driving character is engineered for versatility and confidence. Standard rear-wheel drive optimizes balance and handling, while available Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™ adapts seamlessly to conditions—whether navigating wet roads in Boston’s Back Bay, venturing onto snowy trails in the Berkshires, or towing across slippery boat ramps along the New England coast. The system’s selectable drive modes include Normal, Trail, Deep Snow/Sand, Slippery, Tow/Haul, and Eco, ensuring poise in any situation. The Explorer’s maximum towing capacity reaches an impressive 5,600 lbs. with the 3.0L EcoBoost®, giving it the dual personality of refined family hauler and capable workhorse. For those who crave performance, the ST trim’s sport-tuned suspension and paddle shifters elevate responsiveness, making every curve of New Hampshire backroads an exhilarating experience.

Inside, the 2025 Explorer is a study in modern sophistication, offering both comfort and advanced technology. 3 rows accommodate up to 7 passengers, with available second-row captain’s chairs and a power-folding third row for flexible space. Premium trims elevate the experience with heated, ventilated, and massaging leather-trimmed seating, while a twin-panel moonroof fills the cabin with light. The 13.2-inch Ford Digital Experience serves as the centerpiece, offering wireless smartphone connectivity, real-time traffic through Google Maps, streaming apps, and even meeting capability when parked. Acoustic-laminated glass and refined insulation techniques create a quiet sanctuary, while nearly 86 cu. ft. of cargo space means packing up for a weekend retreat to Cape Ann or the mountains of Vermont is effortless.

Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology ensures every Explorer is equipped with advanced driver-assistance features. Standard systems include Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Information with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage, and Lane-Keeping System. Available Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering reduces fatigue on longer drives, while Evasive Steering Assist and Intersection Assist respond quickly to unpredictable moments on busy Massachusetts roadways. Active Park Assist 2.0 makes parallel parking in Winchester’s historic downtown nearly effortless. With an advanced airbag system, high-strength steel construction, and Post-Collision Braking, the Explorer protects its passengers even in the unexpected.