2025 Ford Explorer vs 2025 Jeep Wagoneer
The Jeep Wagoneer wins clearly, 80.6 to 52.8, on fuel & range. The Ford Explorer is ahead on safety.
2025 Ford Explorer
The 2025 Ford Explorer is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Explorer RWD, is EPA-rated at 24 …
2025 Jeep Wagoneer
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer is sold in the U.S. as a electric and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Wagoneer S AWD (Falke…
2025 Jeep Wagoneer
Clear winThe Jeep Wagoneer wins clearly, 80.6 to 52.8, on fuel & range. The Ford Explorer is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Jeep Wagoneeroverall 80.6 | 2025 Ford Exploreroverall 52.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 29.1 |
| Safetyw 4 | 66 | 70.6 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 80.6 | 52.8 |
Jeep Wagoneer: model-level data · Ford Explorer: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Wagoneer
Top recalls
- highTires26V559000 · 201,976 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V262000 · 20,271 vehicles
- highStructure26V141000 · 11,767 vehicles
- highExterior Lighting26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
- highStructure25V593000 · 163,735 vehicles
- highStructure25V575000 · 8 vehicles
Ford Explorer
Top recalls
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline24V634000 · 24 vehicles
- highSeats26V451000 · 387,911 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
- highSeat Belts26V159000 · 561 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
- highVisibility25V730000 · 56,841 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep Wagoneer | Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire) | Explorer RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 93 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $2,600 |
| EV range | 294 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
The Jeep Wagoneer wins clearly, 80.6 to 52.8, on fuel & range. The Ford Explorer is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer scores 80.6 and the 2025 Ford Explorer 52.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
2025 Jeep Wagoneer: 4 NHTSA stars, grade F, 8 recalls. 2025 Ford Explorer: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 22 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.