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2025 Ford Explorer

Platinum RWD

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What the Platinum adds over the Active

Spec	Active	Platinum
Cargo volume behind 1st row	85.8 cu-ft	85.3 cu-ft
Ground clearance	7.6 in	8.2 in
Front headroom	40.7 in	38.9 in
Second-row headroom	40.5 in	38.2 in
Front legroom	43 in	42.9 in
Second-row legroom	39 in	38.3 in
Overall height	69.6 in	70.2 in
Tire size	P255/65R18	P255/55R20
Total interior volume	152.9 cu-ft	146 cu-ft
Final drive ratio	3.6	3.3
Wheel diameter	18 in	20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 110V/150W AC Power Outlet, 360-Degree Camera (with Split View), 8-Way Power Passenger Seat, Acoustic-Laminate Windows – Front-Row Side, Adaptive Headlamps, Ambient Lighting, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Interior), B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 980 Watt, 14 Speakers including Subwoofer, Driver's Seat – Memory, Ford BlueCruise Equipped (1-year Plan), Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0 (360-camera, front/side sensors, Road Edge Detection, Reverse Brake Assist, Predictive Speed Assist), Front Heated and Ventilated Seats, Front/Side Parking Sensors, HD Radio™, Heated Steering Wheel, LED Fog Lamps with Skid Plate Elements, Front – Silver-Painted, LED Signature Lighting (Front Fascia), Leather Covered – Center Console Armrest, Leather-Wrapped Door Rollovers and IP, Mirrors, Sideview – LED Turn Signal Indicators, Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold, Multicontour Seats with Active Motion® (Front Only), Panoramic Vista Roof® with Power Shade, Performance Brakes, Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column with Memory, Quad Chrome Exhaust Tips, Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only), Remote Start System, Second Row Captain's Chairs with Power-Assist Fold, Second Row HVAC Controls, Second Row Heated Seats, Steering Wheel – Leather-Wrapped, Third Row PowerFold® (folds flat), Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO), Wireless Charging Pad

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	85.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	46 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row	16.3 cu-ft
Total interior volume	146 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

FordPass Connect

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	8.2 in
Overall height	70.2 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	38.9 in
Second-row headroom	38.2 in
Third-row headroom	38.9 in

Legroom

Front legroom	42.9 in
Second-row legroom	38.3 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

P255/55R20

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.3
Transmission speeds	10
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

Curb weight (minimum)

4303 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	20 in
Wheel material	aluminum

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety34 std · 0 opt

Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection
360-Degree Camera (with Split View)
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
Front/Side Parking Sensors
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 BlueCruise Equipped (1-year Plan)
Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0 (360-camera, front/side sensors, Road Edge Detection, Reverse Brake Assist, Predictive Speed Assist)
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)

Infotainment13 std · 0 opt

Remote Start System
5G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot (connects up to 10 devices)
FordPass Connect™ – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle
FordPass Connect™ – Locate parked vehicle
911 Assist®
B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 980 Watt, 14 Speakers including Subwoofer
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
HD Radio™
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"
Wireless Charging Pad

Convenience6 std · 1 opt

4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock) with Push-Button Start
110V/150W AC Power Outlet
Battery Saver
Power Liftgate
Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)
SecuriCode® Keyless Entry Keypad optional
Powerpoints (12V) – three (3)

Climate3 std · 0 opt

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

Seating10 std · 1 opt

10-way Power Driver's Seat
First Row Heated Seats
Front Heated and Ventilated Seats
Driver's Seat – Memory
Second Row Heated Seats
8-Way Power Passenger Seat
Multicontour Seats with Active Motion® (Front Only)
Second Row Captain's Chairs with E-Z Entry and Armrests
Second Row Captain's Chairs with Power-Assist Fold
Third Row PowerFold® (folds flat)
ActiveX® Trimmed with Leather Interlaced Diamond Perforated Inserts / Leather Seating Surfaces optional

Interior16 std · 0 opt

Heated Steering Wheel
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Interior)
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column with Memory
12.3" Color LCD Productivity Screen in Instrument Panel Cluster
Ambient Lighting
Compass
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
Leather Covered – Center Console Armrest
Leather-Wrapped Door Rollovers and IP
Rotary Gear Shift Dial
Steering Wheel – Leather-Wrapped
Day/Night Rearview Mirror – Manually Adjustable
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger)
Floor Mats – Black Carpet, Front and Second Rows
Overhead Console with Sunglasses Storage
Trip Computer

Exterior20 std · 1 opt

Panoramic Vista Roof® with Power Shade
LED Low and High Beam Headlamps with Courtesy Delay
Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold
Acoustic-Laminate Windows – Front-Row Side
Active Grille Shutters
Adaptive Headlamps
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
LED Fog Lamps with Skid Plate Elements, Front – Silver-Painted
LED Signature Lighting (Front Fascia)
LED Taillamps with Amber Turn Signals
Mirrors, Sideview – LED Turn Signal Indicators
Mirrors, Sideview – Power and Heated Glass
Quad Chrome Exhaust Tips
Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
Roof-Rack Side Rails
Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
Black Painted Roof 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

Chassis4 std · 0 opt

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

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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Common questions about the Platinum

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum add over the Active?

Against the Active, 35 features become standard that the Active does not and 11 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.