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2025 Ford Explorer

Active RWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	electric

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	85.8 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	46 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row	16.3 cu-ft
Total interior volume	152.9 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

FordPass Connect

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	7.6 in
Overall height	69.6 in
Overall length	198.7 in
Overall width	78.9 in
Wheelbase	119.1 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	2261 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	300 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	17.9 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	40.7 in
Second-row headroom	40.5 in
Third-row headroom	38.9 in

Legroom

Front legroom	43 in
Second-row legroom	39 in
Third-row legroom	32.2 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	62.1 in
Second-row shoulder room	61.9 in
Third-row shoulder room	54.6 in

Steering

Steering type

Electric Power-Assisted Steering

Suspension

Front suspension type	independent
Rear suspension type	independent

Tires

Tire size

P255/65R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.6
Transmission speeds	10
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

Curb weight (minimum)

4303 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel material	aluminum

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
Front-seat Side Airbags
Lane-Keeping System (Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Assist, Driver Alert)
Rear View Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines
Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
Ford Co-Pilot360™ – Driver Alert
Hill Descent Control™ (4WD Models)
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) on Second and Third Row Outboard Seating Positions
Rear Parking Sensors
Trailer Sway Control
AdvanceTrac™ with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) and ESC
Auto High-Beam Headlamps
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage
Curve Control
Driver Knee Airbag
Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ (standard ADAS suite including Intersection Assist, Post-Collision Braking, Dynamic Brake Support)
Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Hill Start Assist
Perimeter Alarm
Post-Collision Braking
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
Safety Canopy® Rollover Sensor
Side-Wind Stabilization
Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)
SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)

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®
Ford Digital Experience – 13.2" Color LCD Touchscreen in IP Center-Stack with Alexa Built-In, Google Assistant/Maps/Play, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Wireless Compatibility
Ford Power-Up Software Update Capability
SiriusXM® with 360L (3-month prepaid subscription)
Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls
USB Ports: First Row – One (1) "A" and One (1) "C" in Media Bin and Two (2) "C" in Center Floor Console; Second Row – Two (2) "C" and Third Row – Two (2) "C"

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
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger)
Steering Column – Manual Tilt/Telescoping
Floor Mats – Black Carpet, Front and Second Rows
Overhead Console with Sunglasses Storage
Trip Computer

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
Mirrors, Sideview – Power and Heated Glass
Roof-Rack Side Rails
Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
LED Fog Lamps with Skid Plate Elements, Front – Silver-Painted optional
LED Signature Lighting (Front Fascia) optional
Privacy Glass – Second Row, Third Row and Liftgate
Rear-Window Defroster and Washer
Body-Color Rear Spoiler

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

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

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