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2025 Ford Explorer
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2.3 L, 4 cylinders, 10-speed automatic, Rear-wheel drive, Gasoline
- Starting price (original MSRP)
- Not listed
- Combined economy
- 24 mpg
- Power
- 300 hp
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
2025 Ford Explorer Specifications
Engine & performance
| Power | 300 hp |
|---|---|
| Engine torque | 310 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.3 L |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
Fuel economy & energy
| Fuel tank | 17.9 gal |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Combined fuel economy | 24 mpg |
| City economy | 20 mpg |
| Highway economy | 29 mpg |
Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 198.7 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 78.9 in |
| Height | 69.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in |
| Cargo — all seats in use | 16.3 cu ft |
| Cargo — behind front seats | 85.8 cu ft |
| Passenger volume | 152.9 cu ft |
| Base / estimated curb weight | 4,303 lb |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lb |
| Front track | 66.9 in |
| Rear track | 66.9 in |
| Seating options | 6 or 7, depending on second-row seating |
| Seats | Not listed |
| Body style | suv |
| Engine layout | L4 |
| Tires | P255/65R18 All-Season (A/S) BSW |
Price & running costs
| Annual primary-fuel cost | 2,800 USD/year |
|---|---|
| Starting price (original MSRP) | Not listed |
EPA fuel costs assume 15,000 mi a year and 55% city driving.
2025 Ford Explorer Safety Ratings and Recalls
IIHS crash test ratings
Top Safety Pick + — only vehicles built after June 2025
Test results & tested models
- Small overlap front
- Good
- Moderate overlap front — updated test
- Good
- Side — updated test
- Good
The award applies only to vehicles built after June 2025; model year alone does not establish eligibility. Small overlap applies to 2020-2026 vehicles built after May 2020 and used a 2020 XLT 4WD. Updated moderate overlap applies to 2022-2026 and used a 2022 XLT 4WD. Updated side applies to 2020-2026 and used a 2022 XLT 4WD. Headlight ratings vary by equipment and are excluded.
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