What’s New in the 2025 Ford Explorer?

The 2025 Ford Explorer is here, and it’s an updated version of this best-selling SUV. For nearly 35 years, the Ford Explorer has been a reliable SUV choice for families, and the 2025 model takes everything beloved about it and refines those features. These upgrades include advanced technology, an interior redesign, and bolder exterior styling.

Let’s look at the details of these exciting changes.

2025 Ford Explorer Upgrades

Exterior Updates

The 2025 Explorer’s exterior has gotten bolder and slightly more rugged. How? To start, it has multiple front grille options such as Black Mesh with Chrome Bars and Satin Chrome with Ebony. These grille options make the Explorer look tough, but also gives you the flexibility to make the grille fit your personality. The exterior upgrades also include a power liftgate, which makes loading cargo into your SUV far easier.

The Explorer’s ST and ST-Line trims have even more upgraded options for their exteriors. These options include Vapor Blue Metallic Paint, a mesh grille, premium wheels, red brake calipers, and an available two-tone, black-painted roof. All these exterior features make the Explorer ST and ST-Line stand out not just among other SUV, but also among the other Explorer trims.

Interior Redesign

The Explorer’s interior has received a redesign that includes technological additions and aesthetic changes. For example, the 2025 Explorer now has standard wireless charging capabilities, so you don’t have to plug in your phone to charge it while you drive—instead, you simply place it on a shelf that’s below two central air vents. Similarly, there’s now an available ambient lighting feature that allows you to change the Explorer’s lighting color and mood to fit how you’re feeling at any given time.

On the aesthetic side of things, the 2025 Ford Explorer now has customizable seat cover options, where you can choose between cloth, Active X, and leather seating materials, depending on what you like. These options help you determine the feel of your seats as well as the appearance and vibe they give in your Explorer.

The 2025 Explorer has increased amounts of space as well. Most of its trims have 85.3 cubic feet of cargo space (particularly with the seats folded down), while the Explorer’s Active trim offers 85.8 cubic feet. There’s also an available PowerFold third row to help you fit extra passengers when you have them and then fold down when you need that area for cargo space.

Driving Capabilities

Of course, the 2025 Explorer’s look and feel is great to learn about, but more importantly, how does it drive?

It comes standard with Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), and Intelligent 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) is available as an upgrade. The Explorer’s standard engine is a 2.3-liter Turbocharged Direct Injection EcoBoost engine, but its Platinum trim has an available 3.0-liter Twin-Turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine for a more robust driving manner.

Additionally, the Explorer can tow up to 5,000 pounds behind it, making it perfect for weekend excursions with the family boat or travel trailer. On top of all that, the Explorer has the following driving modes to help you navigate all kinds of weather, driving conditions, and terrain: Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, and Off Road. All these components come together to create a powerful SUV that helps families get where they need to go and bring everything they need with them.

Find 2025 Ford Explorers for Sale in Crestview, FL

Are you looking for a new Ford Explorer near Navarre, FL, Mobile, AL, or Niceville, FL? If so, you’re in luck. We’ll help you sort through trim levels, financing options, and more. If you’re ready to start looking for your 2025 Explorer, contact us online or at (850) 367-7358—and while you’re at it, don’t forget to ask us about our special offers on new vehicles. Then, when you want to pick out a vehicle or set up a test drive, you can visit us at 4060 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview, FL 32536.