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New and used
2025 Ford Explorer Active 4WD
for sale
near
Hometown, IL
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Thank you
I was impressed with the professionalism of Pola he is a great salesman .. keep up the good work
I upgraded from a 2017 Explorer Sport to a 2025 Explorer
I upgraded from a 2017 Explorer Sport to a 2025 Explorer ST. It handles better. It sounds better. It is faster. The interior is way better. The seats hug you. The infotainment system is fast and works really well.






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Extremely efficient, polite answered all my questions
Extremely efficient, polite answered all my questions actually took very good care of me Steven and Casey were wonderful
Driving experience is great.
Driving experience is great. Either engine is plenty of power but even the base 2.3l is very fast. Rear wheel drive bias is noticeable in driving dynamics making it fun to drive. The new Google based infotainment system one of the best in the industry in my opinion.. Almost don't even need a phone with how smart it is. Blue cruise is very convenient for long monotonous highway drives if equipped






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Mark and his team worked with the leasing company and was
Mark and his team worked with the leasing company and was able to get my van back to me in good working order
It is great to buy car from AUTONATION FORD Katy.
It is great to buy car from AUTONATION FORD Katy. Alicia, The sales person was great. Her performance shall be awarded by 5star rating. Thanks to her






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Friendly staff.
Friendly staff. Showroom was super clean. Car was ready for test drive when we arrived. Loved the car and the service.
This Explorer replaces a 2017 I loved.
This Explorer replaces a 2017 I loved. That car is still in the family. The Platinum Edition is fabulous, lots of bells and whistles. I choose to turn off the lane management system. It is somewhat aggravating. The automatic on off at stoplights can be irritating when you have a lot of stoplights. I will turn this feature off when I’m in traffic at a lot of lights. Otherwise, I keep it on. There is a great deal of new technology on the vehicle which is located on the center screen. It was not hard to learn, and although I’ve had this vehicle for a month I’m still learning a few things. This vehicle is a six seater with heated and ventilated seats. The back windows have screens, which is great when your transporting little children and anyone else the seats also have an automatic fold. This car will move quickly great pick up and even with a new car around town, I’m getting 20 1/half miles per gallon on regular gas. Although being a six seater, it is not too big. I had looked at a jeep which ran a good $13,000 more for the same features. The new body style on the Jeep was not appealing to a family member so we stuck with the Ford.






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Omar, (Service writer) went beyond to help me with what my vehicle needed
This is my third Explorer…and this time I chose the
This is my third Explorer…and this time I chose the Platinum edition. The exterior is about the same but with some very tasteful updates to the rear taillights and front grill. The interior is dramatically improved with a variety of materials used throughout. The larger touchscreen is easy to use. This is the first Android based platform and it is easy to use and worked seamlessly with Apple CarPlay. The Blue Cruise auto-driving feature is very impressive- and once you get over the hesitation of letting the car steer itself is very useful especially on long interstate trips. All in all this is the best Explorer I’ve had.






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My sales rep, John Czech, went the extra mile!
My sales rep, John Czech, went the extra mile! He listened to my questions and concerns and put me in the perfect car for me. John brought all his many years of experience to helping me with my purchase.






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I recently purchased a Bronco Sport from Nick at Roesch
I recently purchased a Bronco Sport from Nick at Roesch Ford. He is very professional and knowledgeable about the vehicle, trim packages and options available, as well as electronic features of the car. Nick and Dave were able to meet my budget on the model I wanted, and offered a fair price on my trade in. Overall a great, no pressure dealership, and the smoothest car purchase process I've had.






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I completed my deal in less then 2 hours , gave me good
I completed my deal in less then 2 hours , gave me good money for my trade and a deal on the new one.






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Just picked up a new 2025 Explorer at Packey Webb.
Just picked up a new 2025 Explorer at Packey Webb. It was a smooth and professional purchase process. Ernie and Kevin took great care of me. You bet I?ll be back! I am really impressed with the recent changes Ford made to the Explorer.






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Steve was super kind, patient and overall great.
Steve was super kind, patient and overall great. We purchased a car for my son and had endless questions and concerns. He was wonderful and I highly recommend. I’m not the easiest to please so this review means a lot!!






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Great service.
Great service. Quick and helpful. Robert kept me updated every step of the way on my repair. Great to work with. I would recommend everyday.






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Recently purchased a 2023 Ford Edge from the Lincoln
Recently purchased a 2023 Ford Edge from the Lincoln Dealership in Naperville. I'm very Happy with the purchase as well as with the Experience. The sales rep, Alfonso was very helpful and reached out to check in after the purchase. I would definitely recommend them to family and friends.






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I had the pleasure of working with Tray at Murgado Ford
I had the pleasure of working with Tray at Murgado Ford of Chicago while looking for a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve AWD for my wife. From the moment I reached out by phone to inquire about the vehicle Stock: 24L117, Tray was incredibly personable and transparent. He took the time to provide me with all the information I needed, making me feel at ease about the purchase. With a growing family, including one child and another expected in May, it's important to make the right choice, and Tray made the entire process smooth and stress-free. His professionalism and genuine care for my needs were evident, and I truly appreciate his efforts in helping us find the perfect vehicle. I highly recommend Tray and Murgado Ford for anyone in the market for a new car!






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great, helpful, friendly ,knowledgeable staff.
great, helpful, friendly ,knowledgeable staff. explained and answered all questions. followed up with a phone call ,and when I called them they called me right back.






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Great Experience
Great experience. Salesman Jason Bono and manager Dominic were very professional. Stress-free and knowledgeable. Helped us find the right used car, and we love it. Definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a new or used car






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Finally a positive car buying experience!
I usually dread dealing with car dealerships but Hawk Ford was different and went out of their way to make it positive, especially the salesman Rich Bergmann.






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My experience pertains specifically to the Ford service
My experience pertains specifically to the Ford service department - not the actual car dealership. So this place is clearly under new management. After getting some ridiculous estimates from other mechanics and body shops, I decided to give this place a try…. I got outstanding service from Pat Gavin. He quickly got me estimates which confirmed my suspicions that the other mechanics were trying to gorge me into paying for a bunch of unnecessary repairs. Pat & team were able to fix several problems that had been lingering on my car for several months. I always postponed getting these things fixed because other mechanics wanted literally $5-10k for what seemed like small issues. I’m ecstatic to have finally found someone in this industry that conducts business with (1) integrity and (2) high standards in delivering quality! It’s such a relief to know where to go to get my car fixed without getting guided into a bunch of high priced and unnecessary work. I also got my car back cleaner than when I dropped it off!! Everything from the service to the price to the quality of the work exceeded my highest expectations. 1 month later my car is running as good as new. If only everything in the auto industry (particularly the service & repair industry) was run this way.






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Great dealership , Great dealership, great dealership,
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Very efficient and easy to deal with.
Very efficient and easy to deal with. Good experience all around. This is the second car we have purchased here. We tried at end of pandemic to buy a pickup, but Ford could not deliver in needed timeframe.
Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Average price | Deals |
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2026 Ford Explorer Active 4WD | $47,986 |
About the 2025 Ford Explorer Active 4WD
Active 4WD shown.
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Four Wheel Drive
- Combined MPG
- 23
- Transmission
- A/T
- Engine
- 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

How much does the 2025 Ford Explorer Active 4WD cost?
The 2025 Ford Explorer Active 4WD price depends on optional features. Prices typically start at $42,050.
What is the MPG of the 2025 Ford Explorer Active 4WD?
The 2025 Ford Explorer Active 4WD offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 23 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2025 Ford Explorer Active 4WD?
The 2025 Ford Explorer Active 4WD compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:
Is the 2025 Ford Explorer Active 4WD reliable?
The 2025 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2025 Explorer owners.
71% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.6
- Interior 4.4
- Performance 5.0
- Value 4.6
- Exterior 4.9
- Reliability 4.6
Active (1 style)
Style |
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Active 4WD |
Inventory price |
Starting at $42,050 |
Combined MPG |
23 |
Engine |
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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Ford Explorer trims
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Ford Explorer 2025 Active 4WD
4 Great Deals out of 231 listings starting at $36,873
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Ford Explorer 2025 ST-Line 4WD
7 Great Deals out of 81 listings starting at $40,599
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Ford Explorer 2025 ST 4WD
5 Great Deals out of 73 listings starting at $46,222
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Ford Explorer 2025 Platinum 4WD
4 Great Deals out of 37 listings starting at $46,995
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