2025 Ford Explorer vs 2025 Toyota 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner wins clearly, 92.3 to 82.6, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range.
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 Toyota 4Runner
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 4Runner 4WD, is EPA-r…
2025 Toyota 4Runner
Clear winThe Toyota 4Runner wins clearly, 92.3 to 82.6, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota 4Runneroverall 92.3 | 2025 Ford Exploreroverall 82.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 96.1 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 89.5 | 69.5 |
| 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 | 92.3 | 82.6 |
Toyota 4Runner: 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, NCAPToyota 4Runner
Top recalls
- highElectrical System25V595000 · 591,377 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| Toyota 4Runner | Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 4Runner 4WD | Explorer RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,700 | $2,600 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
The Toyota 4Runner wins clearly, 92.3 to 82.6, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota 4Runner scores 92.3 and the 2025 Ford Explorer 82.6. 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 Toyota 4Runner or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
2025 Toyota 4Runner: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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.