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2025 Ford Explorer

ST RWD

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What the ST adds over the Active

Spec	Active	ST
Front brake type	ventilated disc	disc (performance)
Rear brake type	solid disc	disc (performance)
Cargo volume behind 1st row	85.8 cu-ft	85.3 cu-ft
Curb weight (minimum)	4303 lbs	4631 lbs
Cylinder count	4	6
Engine displacement	2261 cc	2956 cc
Horsepower	300 hp	400 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft	415 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4	3.0-liter EcoBoost V6
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve	DOHC 24-Valve
Fuel tank capacity	17.9 gal	20.2 gal
Ground clearance	7.6 in	7.8 in
Front legroom	43 in	42.9 in
Second-row legroom	39 in	38.3 in
Overall height	69.6 in	69.8 in
Passenger seating capacity	7	6
Tire size	P255/65R18	P275/45R21
Total interior volume	152.9 cu-ft	151.8 cu-ft
Wheel diameter	18 in	21 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, ActiveX® Trimmed with Leather Interlaced Diamond Perforated Inserts / Leather Seating Surfaces, Ambient Lighting, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Interior), Driver's Seat – Memory, Ford BlueCruise Equipped (90-Day Trial), 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, Heated Steering Wheel, LED Fog Lamps with Skid Plate Elements, Front – Silver-Painted, LED Signature Lighting (Front Fascia), Miko® Seating Material with Accent Stitching and ST Logo, Mirrors, Sideview – LED Turn Signal Indicators, Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold, 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, SelectShift® Capability with Paddle Shifters, Sport-Tuned Suspension, 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	disc (performance)
Rear brake type	disc (performance)
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	151.8 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

FordPass Connect

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	7.8 in
Overall height	69.8 in
Overall length	198.7 in
Overall width	78.9 in
Wheelbase	119.1 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	6
Engine displacement	2956 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	3.0-liter EcoBoost V6
Valve configuration	DOHC 24-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	400 hp
Torque	415 lb-ft

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	20.2 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	40.7 in
Second-row headroom	40.5 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

P275/45R21

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.6
Transmission speeds	10
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

Curb weight (minimum)

4631 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	21 in
Wheel material	aluminum

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety34 std · 1 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 (90-Day Trial)
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
Ford BlueCruise Equipped (1-year Plan) – optional upgrade optional
Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)
SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)

Infotainment12 std · 1 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®
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
SelectShift® Capability with Paddle Shifters
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
B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 980 Watt, 14 Speakers including Subwoofer optional

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

Seating11 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
ActiveX® Trimmed with Leather Interlaced Diamond Perforated Inserts / Leather Seating Surfaces
Miko® Seating Material with Accent Stitching and ST Logo
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)
Multicontour Seats with Active Motion® (Front Only) optional

Interior14 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®
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

Exterior18 std · 2 opt

Panoramic Vista Roof® with Power Shade optional
LED Low and High Beam Headlamps with Courtesy Delay
Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold
Acoustic-Laminate Windows – Front-Row Side
Active Grille Shutters
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

Chassis5 std · 0 opt

Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
Independent Front and Rear Suspension
Performance Brakes
Sport-Tuned 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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Common questions about the ST

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

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

Against the Active, 32 features become standard that the Active does not and 19 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.