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2025 Ford Explorer

4 trims · 8 configurations · SUV

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$10,302

637 for sale · Starting MSRP $40,050 – $56,160

Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 19 recalls on record

Ford Explorer for sale

637 live listings from $10,302 · median $45,275

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Active

Total price (Active MSRP)

$40,050

Typical monthly

$793/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2025 Ford Explorer trims

  • MSRP
    $40,050
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    20/29
    Horsepower
    300 hp
    Torque
    310 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.3L I4 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    87.8
    Max towing
    5,300 lbs
  • MSRP
    $41,755
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    20/27
    Horsepower
    300 hp
    Torque
    310 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.3L I4 gas
    Seating
    7
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    87.8
    Max towing
    5,300 lbs
  • MSRP
    $44,515
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    21/28
    Horsepower
    300 hp
    Torque
    310 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.3L I4 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    87.8
    Max towing
    5,300 lbs
  • MSRP
    $47,020
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    20/27
    Horsepower
    300 hp
    Torque
    310 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.3L I4 gas
    Seating
    7
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    87.8
    Max towing
    5,300 lbs
  • MSRP
    $52,150
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    18/26
    Horsepower
    300 hp
    Torque
    310 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.3L I4 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    87.8
    Max towing
    5,600 lbs
  • MSRP
    $54,150
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    18/24
    Horsepower
    300 hp
    Torque
    310 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.3L I4 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    87.8
    Max towing
    5,600 lbs
  • MSRP
    $54,160
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    18/26
    Horsepower
    400 hp
    Torque
    415 lb-ft
    Engine
    3L V6 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    87.8
    Max towing
    5,600 lbs
  • MSRP
    $56,160
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    18/24
    Horsepower
    400 hp
    Torque
    415 lb-ft
    Engine
    3L V6 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    87.8
    Max towing
    5,600 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
Active RWDgas
Active AWDgas
ST-Line RWDgas
ST-Line AWDgas
Platinum RWDgas
Platinum AWDgas
ST RWDgas
ST AWDgas
Fuel type
Active RWDregular unleaded
Active AWDregular unleaded
ST-Line RWDregular unleaded
ST-Line AWDregular unleaded
Platinum RWDregular unleaded
Platinum AWDregular unleaded
ST RWDregular unleaded
ST AWDregular unleaded
Cylinders
Active RWDI4
Active AWDI4
ST-Line RWDI4
ST-Line AWDI4
Platinum RWDI4
Platinum AWDI4
ST RWDV6
ST AWDV6
Displacement
Active RWD2.3 L
Active AWD2.3 L
ST-Line RWD2.3 L
ST-Line AWD2.3 L
Platinum RWD2.3 L
Platinum AWD2.3 L
ST RWD3 L
ST AWD3 L
Horsepower
Active RWD300 hp
Active AWD300 hp
ST-Line RWD300 hp
ST-Line AWD300 hp
Platinum RWD300 hp
Platinum AWD300 hp
ST RWD400 hp
ST AWD400 hp
Torque
Active RWD310 lb-ft
Active AWD310 lb-ft
ST-Line RWD310 lb-ft
ST-Line AWD310 lb-ft
Platinum RWD310 lb-ft
Platinum AWD310 lb-ft
ST RWD415 lb-ft
ST AWD415 lb-ft
Transmission
Active RWD10-speed automatic
Active AWD10-speed automatic
ST-Line RWD10-speed automatic
ST-Line AWD10-speed automatic
Platinum RWD10-speed automatic
Platinum AWD10-speed automatic
ST RWD10-speed shiftable automatic
ST AWD10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain
Active RWDrear wheel drive
Active AWDall wheel drive
ST-Line RWDrear wheel drive
ST-Line AWDall wheel drive
Platinum RWDrear wheel drive
Platinum AWDall wheel drive
ST RWDrear wheel drive
ST AWDall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
Active RWDSUV
Active AWDSUV
ST-Line RWDSUV
ST-Line AWDSUV
Platinum RWDSUV
Platinum AWDSUV
ST RWDSUV
ST AWDSUV
Doors
Active RWD4
Active AWD4
ST-Line RWD4
ST-Line AWD4
Platinum RWD4
Platinum AWD4
ST RWD4
ST AWD4
Seating
Active RWD6
Active AWD7
ST-Line RWD6
ST-Line AWD7
Platinum RWD6
Platinum AWD6
ST RWD6
ST AWD6
Length
Active RWD198.8 in
Active AWD198.8 in
ST-Line RWD198.8 in
ST-Line AWD198.8 in
Platinum RWD198.8 in
Platinum AWD198.8 in
ST RWD198.8 in
ST AWD198.8 in
Width
Active RWD78.9 in
Active AWD78.9 in
ST-Line RWD78.9 in
ST-Line AWD78.9 in
Platinum RWD78.9 in
Platinum AWD78.9 in
ST RWD78.9 in
ST AWD78.9 in
Height
Active RWD69.9 in
Active AWD69.9 in
ST-Line RWD69.9 in
ST-Line AWD69.9 in
Platinum RWD69.9 in
Platinum AWD69.9 in
ST RWD69.9 in
ST AWD69.9 in
Wheelbase
Active RWD119.1 in
Active AWD119.1 in
ST-Line RWD119.1 in
ST-Line AWD119.1 in
Platinum RWD119.1 in
Platinum AWD119.1 in
ST RWD119.1 in
ST AWD119.1 in
Ground clearance
Active RWD7.9 in
Active AWD7.9 in
ST-Line RWD7.9 in
ST-Line AWD7.9 in
Platinum RWD7.9 in
Platinum AWD7.9 in
ST RWD7.9 in
ST AWD7.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
Active RWD18.2 cu ft
Active AWD18.2 cu ft
ST-Line RWD18.2 cu ft
ST-Line AWD18.2 cu ft
Platinum RWD18.2 cu ft
Platinum AWD18.2 cu ft
ST RWD18.2 cu ft
ST AWD18.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
Active RWD87.8 cu ft
Active AWD87.8 cu ft
ST-Line RWD87.8 cu ft
ST-Line AWD87.8 cu ft
Platinum RWD87.8 cu ft
Platinum AWD87.8 cu ft
ST RWD87.8 cu ft
ST AWD87.8 cu ft
Max towing
Active RWD5,300 lbs
Active AWD5,300 lbs
ST-Line RWD5,300 lbs
ST-Line AWD5,300 lbs
Platinum RWD5,600 lbs
Platinum AWD5,600 lbs
ST RWD5,600 lbs
ST AWD5,600 lbs
Fuel tank
Active RWD17.9 gal
Active AWD17.9 gal
ST-Line RWD17.9 gal
ST-Line AWD17.9 gal
Platinum RWD20.2 gal
Platinum AWD20.2 gal
ST RWD20.2 gal
ST AWD20.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
Active RWD24
Active AWD23
ST-Line RWD24
ST-Line AWD23
Platinum RWD21
Platinum AWD20
ST RWD21
ST AWD20
City MPG
Active RWD20
Active AWD20
ST-Line RWD21
ST-Line AWD20
Platinum RWD18
Platinum AWD18
ST RWD18
ST AWD18
Highway MPG
Active RWD29
Active AWD27
ST-Line RWD28
ST-Line AWD27
Platinum RWD26
Platinum AWD24
ST RWD26
ST AWD24

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2025 Ford Explorer FAQ

How much does the 2025 Ford Explorer cost?
The 2025 Ford Explorer has a starting MSRP of $40,050, ranging up to $56,160 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Active from $40,050; ST-Line from $44,515; Platinum from $52,150; ST from $54,160. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $10,302.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Ford Explorer?
The 2025 Ford Explorer achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2025 Ford Explorer have?
The 2025 Ford Explorer offers up to 87.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2025 Ford Explorer tow?
The 2025 Ford Explorer has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,600 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2025 Ford Explorer safe?
The 2025 Ford Explorer earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 19 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2025 Ford Explorer come in?
The 2025 Ford Explorer is available in 4 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, all wheel drive.