2025 Ford Explorer
4 trims · 8 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$40,050 – $56,160
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA
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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 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Active RWD
- 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
Active AWD
- 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
ST-Line RWD
- 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
ST-Line AWD
- 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
Platinum RWD
- 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
Platinum AWD
- 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
ST RWD
- 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
ST AWD
- 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
| Spec | Active RWD | Active AWD | ST-Line RWD | ST-Line AWD | Platinum RWD | Platinum AWD | ST RWD | ST AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40,050 | $41,755 | $44,515 | $47,020 | $52,150 | $54,150 | $54,160 | $56,160 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 20/29 | 20/27 | 21/28 | 20/27 | 18/26 | 18/24 | 18/26 | 18/24 |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.3L I4 gas | 2.3L I4 gas | 2.3L I4 gas | 2.3L I4 gas | 2.3L I4 gas | 2.3L I4 gas | 3L V6 gas | 3L V6 gas |
| Seating | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 |
| Max towing | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,600 lbs | 5,600 lbs | 5,600 lbs | 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 RWDgasActive AWDgasST-Line RWDgasST-Line AWDgasPlatinum RWDgasPlatinum AWDgasST RWDgasST AWDgas
- Fuel type
- Active RWDregular unleadedActive AWDregular unleadedST-Line RWDregular unleadedST-Line AWDregular unleadedPlatinum RWDregular unleadedPlatinum AWDregular unleadedST RWDregular unleadedST AWDregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- Active RWDI4Active AWDI4ST-Line RWDI4ST-Line AWDI4Platinum RWDI4Platinum AWDI4ST RWDV6ST AWDV6
- Displacement
- Active RWD2.3 LActive AWD2.3 LST-Line RWD2.3 LST-Line AWD2.3 LPlatinum RWD2.3 LPlatinum AWD2.3 LST RWD3 LST AWD3 L
- Horsepower
- Active RWD300 hpActive AWD300 hpST-Line RWD300 hpST-Line AWD300 hpPlatinum RWD300 hpPlatinum AWD300 hpST RWD400 hpST AWD400 hp
- Torque
- Active RWD310 lb-ftActive AWD310 lb-ftST-Line RWD310 lb-ftST-Line AWD310 lb-ftPlatinum RWD310 lb-ftPlatinum AWD310 lb-ftST RWD415 lb-ftST AWD415 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Active RWD10-speed automaticActive AWD10-speed automaticST-Line RWD10-speed automaticST-Line AWD10-speed automaticPlatinum RWD10-speed automaticPlatinum AWD10-speed automaticST RWD10-speed shiftable automaticST AWD10-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Active RWDrear wheel driveActive AWDall wheel driveST-Line RWDrear wheel driveST-Line AWDall wheel drivePlatinum RWDrear wheel drivePlatinum AWDall wheel driveST RWDrear wheel driveST AWDall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- Active RWDSUVActive AWDSUVST-Line RWDSUVST-Line AWDSUVPlatinum RWDSUVPlatinum AWDSUVST RWDSUVST AWDSUV
- Doors
- Active RWD4Active AWD4ST-Line RWD4ST-Line AWD4Platinum RWD4Platinum AWD4ST RWD4ST AWD4
- Seating
- Active RWD6Active AWD7ST-Line RWD6ST-Line AWD7Platinum RWD6Platinum AWD6ST RWD6ST AWD6
- Length
- Active RWD198.8 inActive AWD198.8 inST-Line RWD198.8 inST-Line AWD198.8 inPlatinum RWD198.8 inPlatinum AWD198.8 inST RWD198.8 inST AWD198.8 in
- Width
- Active RWD78.9 inActive AWD78.9 inST-Line RWD78.9 inST-Line AWD78.9 inPlatinum RWD78.9 inPlatinum AWD78.9 inST RWD78.9 inST AWD78.9 in
- Height
- Active RWD69.9 inActive AWD69.9 inST-Line RWD69.9 inST-Line AWD69.9 inPlatinum RWD69.9 inPlatinum AWD69.9 inST RWD69.9 inST AWD69.9 in
- Wheelbase
- Active RWD119.1 inActive AWD119.1 inST-Line RWD119.1 inST-Line AWD119.1 inPlatinum RWD119.1 inPlatinum AWD119.1 inST RWD119.1 inST AWD119.1 in
- Ground clearance
- Active RWD7.9 inActive AWD7.9 inST-Line RWD7.9 inST-Line AWD7.9 inPlatinum RWD7.9 inPlatinum AWD7.9 inST RWD7.9 inST AWD7.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Active RWD18.2 cu ftActive AWD18.2 cu ftST-Line RWD18.2 cu ftST-Line AWD18.2 cu ftPlatinum RWD18.2 cu ftPlatinum AWD18.2 cu ftST RWD18.2 cu ftST AWD18.2 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Active RWD87.8 cu ftActive AWD87.8 cu ftST-Line RWD87.8 cu ftST-Line AWD87.8 cu ftPlatinum RWD87.8 cu ftPlatinum AWD87.8 cu ftST RWD87.8 cu ftST AWD87.8 cu ft
- Max towing
- Active RWD5,300 lbsActive AWD5,300 lbsST-Line RWD5,300 lbsST-Line AWD5,300 lbsPlatinum RWD5,600 lbsPlatinum AWD5,600 lbsST RWD5,600 lbsST AWD5,600 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Active RWD17.9 galActive AWD17.9 galST-Line RWD17.9 galST-Line AWD17.9 galPlatinum RWD20.2 galPlatinum AWD20.2 galST RWD20.2 galST AWD20.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Active RWD24Active AWD23ST-Line RWD24ST-Line AWD23Platinum RWD21Platinum AWD20ST RWD21ST AWD20
- City MPG
- Active RWD20Active AWD20ST-Line RWD21ST-Line AWD20Platinum RWD18Platinum AWD18ST RWD18ST AWD18
- Highway MPG
- Active RWD29Active AWD27ST-Line RWD28ST-Line AWD27Platinum RWD26Platinum AWD24ST RWD26ST AWD24
| Spec | Active RWD | Active AWD | ST-Line RWD | ST-Line AWD | Platinum RWD | Platinum AWD | ST RWD | ST AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3 L | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Length | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||||
| Cargo capacity | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft |
| Max towing | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,600 lbs | 5,600 lbs | 5,600 lbs | 5,600 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 17.9 gal | 17.9 gal | 17.9 gal | 17.9 gal | 20.2 gal | 20.2 gal | 20.2 gal | 20.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||||
| Combined MPG | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
| City MPG | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Highway MPG | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 |