2025 Ford Explorer ST

$50,275 • 19,228 miles

VIN: 1FMWK8GC9SGA18618

This 2025 Ford Explorer ST is priced at $50,275 - OpenDealer rates it a High Price based on 3 comparable listings. It is available at Middleton Ford in Middleton, WI.

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2025 Ford Explorer ST

$50,275

MSRP: $52,990

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Key Specifications

Mileage
19,228 miles
Exterior Color
Agate Black Metallic
Interior Color
Onyx
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel Type
Gasoline Fuel
MPG
18 city / 25 hwy
Engine
V
Doors
4
VIN
1FMWK8GC9SGA18618

Vehicle Description

Discover the ultimate in performance and versatility with this 2025 Ford Explorer ST. Meticulously maintained and Ford Blue Certified, this SUV is ready to elevate your driving experience.<br><br>- 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine<br>- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission<br>- 4-Wheel Drive<br>- 18 City / 25 Highway MPG<br><br>Prepare to be captivated by the impressive array of features that set this Explorer ST apart:<br><br>-

  • FORD CERTIFIED WARRANTY
  • <br>- 3rd Row Seats<br>- 4WD<br>- Adaptive Cruise Control<br>- Apple Carplay/Android Auto<br>- Backup Camera<br>- Blind Spot Monitor<br>- Bluetooth<br>- Cooled Seats<br>- Heated Seats<br>- Heated Steering Wheel<br>- Keyless Start<br>- Leather Seats<br>- LED Headlights<br>- Memory Seats<br>- Navigation GPS<br>- Premium Sound System<br>- Remote Start<br>- Trailer Tow Hitch<br>- Twin Panel Moonroof<br><br>Elevate your driving experience with the standout features of the Explorer ST, including the powerful B&O Sound System, convenient Power Liftgate, and stunning 21 Magnetite-Painted Aluminum wheels.<br><br>This Ford Blue Certified vehicle comes with exceptional benefits:<br><br>139 Point Inspection, Roadside Assistance, Warranty Deductible: $100, Transferable Warranty, Vehicle History, Limited Warranty: 3 Month/4,000 Mile (whichever comes first) after new car warranty expires or from certified purchase date, and 11,000 FordPass Rewards Points to use toward first maintenance visit. Blue Certified Vehicles can be Ford and Non-Ford Makes and Models, So You Can Find a Variety of Certified Used Vehicles, Including SUV's, Trucks and Commercial Vehicles as Part of the Ford Blue Advantage Program.<br><br>Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional 2025 Ford Explorer ST. Schedule a test drive today and experience the thrill of this certified pre-owned SUV.

Vehicle Features

124 features included

Key Features

Leather Steering Wheel
Premium Synthetic Seats
Premium Sound System
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Brake Assist
Child Safety Locks

Additional Features

118 more
ENGINE: 3.0L ECOBOOST V6 -inc: auto start-stop technology (STD)
Remote Engine Start
Remote Engine Start

Safety Ratings

NHTSA NCAP
5/5
Frontal crash (overall)5/5
Frontal crash (driver)5/5
Frontal crash (passenger)5/5
Side crash (overall)5/5
Rollover4/5
Estimated rollover risk: 15.1%
Driver-assistance features (NHTSA-evaluated)
Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard

Safety data for the 2025 Ford Explorer ST is sourced from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings apply to the model and may not reflect this specific trim or options.

Open Recalls

NHTSA · 18 open for this model

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical

Campaign 26V343000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Electrical System: Adas

Campaign 26V165000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.

Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.

Seat Belts

Campaign 26V159000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

Risk: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)

Campaign 26V122000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Exterior Lighting: Headlights

Campaign 26V121000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The headlight control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C12. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Visibility: Windshield

Campaign 25V730000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Risk: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.

Trailer Hitches

Campaign 25V687000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.

Risk: While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Exterior Lighting: Tail Lights

Campaign 25V543000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles. For vehicles over 9,000 miles, dealers will perform a functional check on the body control module C and replace it as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Aviator 2025 owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2025. Explorer 2025 owner letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C42.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical

Campaign 25V344000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Risk: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.

Seats: Mid / Rear Assembly

Campaign 25V393000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.

Risk: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper

Campaign 25V371000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of front brake function and possible wheel damage.

Risk: Loss of brake function and wheel damage can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary. If bolts are missing, the brake caliper and pads will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S60.

Structure: Frame And Members

Campaign 25V316000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.

Risk: A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module: Software

Campaign 25V239000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall.

Risk: A damaged park system can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. An engine stall while driving can result in a sudden loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S35.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Fluid / Lubricant: Valves / Valve Body

Campaign 25V164000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission

Campaign 25V020000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.

Risk: An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03.

Equipment: Other: Labels

Campaign 24V852000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Back Over Prevention: Software

Campaign 24V801000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: Injectors

Campaign 24V634000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.

Recall data for the 2025 Ford Explorer ST is sourced from the NHTSA recall database. These recalls are reported by NHTSA for the 2025 Ford Explorer. They may or may not apply to this specific vehicle or VIN. Contact the dealer or check with NHTSA to confirm remedy status.

Who This Vehicle Is Good For

Safety-Focused Buyers

Earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, a top pick for families and anyone who puts crash protection first.

Value Seekers

Low mileage used vehicle offers like-new condition at a fraction of new car prices.

All-Weather Drivers

All-wheel drive provides confident handling in rain, snow, and varied road conditions.

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$50,275

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Estimated Payment

$1,044/mo

60 months, 9.00% APR*

Extended Term

$900/mo

72 months, 8.75% APR*

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Middleton Ford

7520 Century Ave, Middleton, WI, 53562

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