⌘K
Your vehicleHome›Ford›Explorer›2025› Active
2025 Ford Explorer

Active 4WD

Gas 4WD MSRP —Compare this trim against anything →

What the Active adds over the Active

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeelectric

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row85.8 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row46 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row16.3 cu-ft
Total interior volume152.9 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandFordPass Connect

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance7.6 in
Overall height69.6 in
Overall length198.7 in
Overall width78.9 in
Wheelbase119.1 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2261 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower300 hp
Torque310 lb-ft

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity17.9 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40.7 in
Second-row headroom40.5 in
Third-row headroom38.9 in

Legroom

Front legroom43 in
Second-row legroom39 in
Third-row legroom32.2 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity7

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room62.1 in
Second-row shoulder room61.9 in
Third-row shoulder room54.6 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric Power-Assisted Steering

Suspension

Front suspension typeindependent
Rear suspension typeindependent

Tires

Tire sizeP255/65R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.6
Transmission speeds10
Transmission typeautomatic

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 in
Wheel materialaluminum

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety31 std · 0 opt

  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering
  • Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection
  • Pre-Collision Assist – Forward Collision Warning
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
  • Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Front Airbags
  • Evasive Steering Assist

Infotainment10 std · 1 opt

  • Remote Start System optional
  • 5G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot (connects up to 10 devices)
  • FordPass Connect™ – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle
  • Audio – Six (6) Speakers
  • FordPass Connect™ – Locate parked vehicle
  • 911 Assist®

Convenience4 std · 2 opt

  • 4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock) with Push-Button Start
  • Battery Saver
  • Power Liftgate
  • SecuriCode® Keyless Entry Keypad optional
  • Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO) optional
  • Powerpoints (12V) – three (3)

Climate2 std · 1 opt

  • Tri-Zone Electronic Temperature Control
  • Cabin Particulate Air Filter
  • Second Row HVAC Controls optional

Seating5 std · 1 opt

  • 10-way Power Driver's Seat
  • First Row Heated Seats
  • Second Row Captain's Chairs with E-Z Entry and Armrests
  • Third Row 50/50 Split-Fold-Flat (Manual)
  • Unique Cloth Seating
  • 8-Way Power Passenger Seat optional

Interior10 std · 1 opt

  • Heated Steering Wheel optional
  • 12.3" Color LCD Productivity Screen in Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Compass
  • Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
  • Rotary Gear Shift Dial
  • Day/Night Rearview Mirror – Manually Adjustable

Exterior11 std · 3 opt

  • Panoramic Vista Roof® with Power Shade optional
  • LED Low and High Beam Headlamps with Courtesy Delay
  • Active Grille Shutters
  • Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  • Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
  • LED Taillamps with Amber Turn Signals

Powertrain2 std · 1 opt

  • Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive optional
  • Terrain Management System™
  • Auto Start-Stop Technology

Chassis3 std · 0 opt

  • Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
  • Independent Front and Rear Suspension

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

  • Class III Trailer Tow Package

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Explorer. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

The cheapest ownership win

Insurers price the 2025 Explorer very differently, and the gap between the best and worst quote on the same car and driver is usually larger than any option you are weighing on this page.

How to compare cover →

Affiliate disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you request a quote or buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on this page changes because of it.