The 2025 Ford Explorer is built for adventure, whether the road ahead is paved on urban streets or rocky trails. With four distinct trim levels to choose from, drivers can find a Ford that fits their everyday and recreational driving needs. Check out the capabilities and key features for each Explorer trim level before visiting your local Ford dealer.
Trim Levels of the 2025 Ford Explorer
The base Explorer is the Active trim, which has an estimated towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. when the SUV is fully equipped. This towing capacity allows you to haul medium-sized boats, campers, and trailers, as well as flat-tow recreational vehicles like ATVs. The Active is equipped with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline four-cylinder motor that produces a maximum of 300 horsepower.
ST-Line
The second-tier trim has standard exterior lighting features, such as LED fog lights and bi-LED headlights. The headlights come with a courtesy feature that delays the headlight shut off when the engine is off so you can find your walkway after exiting the vehicle. This model is also equipped with LED signature lighting for added style.
Drivers can upgrade the ST-Line with rain-sensing front windshield wipers and heated, power-adjustable, power-folding side view mirrors with LED turn signals. These enhanced exterior mirrors also have a memory feature and auto-dimming glass on the driver’s side.
Platinum
The Platinum model comes with a one-year trial for Ford BlueCruise, a hands-free highway driving assistant that manages acceleration, steering, and braking on compatible freeways so you can enjoy stress-free long-range driving. This model also has elevated standard features, like heated first and second-row seats, ventilated first-row seats, supple leather upholstery, and a Panoramic Vista Roof.
ST
The highest-tier trim introduces a more powerful 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 motor that generates 400 horsepower. The ST model is the sportiest SUV in the collection with a sport-tuned suspension system that enhances the agile handling of the SUV and delivers a firmer ride feel. Rear parking sensors and a rearview camera with assistive gridlines are also standard.
The cabin features a three-zone automatic climate control system with rear auxiliary controls, a universal garage door opener, and a wireless charging pad. This model has a steering wheel with five-way mounted controls, a 12.3-inch instrument cluster with a productivity screen, and a 14-speaker B&O audio system with a subwoofer that delivers outstanding sound quality.
Whether you need an SUV for outdoor recreation or a vehicle that can manage your daily commute, the Ford Explorer can be customized to fit your needs. Learn about ordering your Explorer when you call Cloninger Ford of Salisbury in South, Salisbury, NC.
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