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2025 Ford Explorer Active 4WD
for sale
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Shady Side, MD
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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I was most impressed by the promp, courteous, no hassle
I was most impressed by the promp, courteous, no hassle transaction. Rose, and Malcolm was so helpful, attentive to my family needs. I have to say they made the process so easy.
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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Great Staff
The people there were super nice and helped me get the perfect first car. I’d definitely recommend them. Facilities are very nice and easy to access.
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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Outstanding Customer Service in Service Dept.
I rcvd excellent customer service. After a recent hospitalization, to receive the level of empathy from Carlos was comforting, although I was experiencing pain and discomfort as I sat waiting for my vehicle to be serviced. Carlos constantly checked on me. It reminded me of how I would constantly check on my patients, as a frontline worker. Even his voice sounded different, There was an added layer of concern and I might add that he always established eye contact, and he waited for a response. All I can say is that Carlos's full demeanor impacted me tremendously. People may not always remember what you do or say...but they WILL remember how you make/made you feel. Carlos is an asset to Darcars, I sure hope you all make him feel he's a valuable employèe.😊
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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Awesome
Went to buy my son his first car the sales lady Julia and sales Mgr Mike, we’re awesome. Thank u for the experience and time.
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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Good Customer Service
Good customer service and nice waiting area. I've had my car serviced there several times. It's a tad on the expensive side, but I always get an appointment when I need it. They are convenient and they also have a shuttle so you don't have to wait at the dealership while your car is being worked on.
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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Love this dealershiop
This place was awesome. Everyone was friendly. I had the best sales person and even the finance manager was awesome. I will be a returning customer. They made me feel like a friend and not a customer.






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Best Car Buying Experience
Just bought a new 2022 Hyundai Kona at Bob Bell - James Franklin is the best sales consultant I have ever worked with. He made the entire process simple and easy, very honest and upfront. I recommend going to James for your new Hyundai - he will not try to tack on hidden fees, will listen to what you are looking for and help you get the best deal possible. By far the best car buying experience I have ever had.






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Great experience, was in an out in no time.
Great experience, was in an out in no time. Explained what I was looking for, and our salesman Mr. Kane worked to make it happen.

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I had an excellent experience !
I had an excellent experience ! I had my 6 month oil change and other service done .






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Great!
Wonderful dealership! Great employees! They were extremely helpful! When I went to look at the new ford rapture, I wasn’t pressured into buying anything extra for it. Great experience!






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Love my new truck
I believe five stars are not enough! The staff was amazing they treated me like I was family. I had many questions and they took their time to answer each and every one of them truly amazing experience!
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One of best experiences I've had buying a car.
One of best experiences I've had buying a car. Very professional, yet easy going transaction.
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Rob Rosser was informative and helpful, even delivered my
Rob Rosser was informative and helpful, even delivered my car to me. The cashier also was very good even gave me a penny out of pocket to make the change needed.
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I live in Northern Maryland.
I live in Northern Maryland. I bought this vehicle at Bob Bell Ford/Hyundai which is quite some distance away. The Used Car Sales Manager, Ron, went above and above to help me with this purchase. All people involved went above and beyond to make this happen. Excellent service and excellent care. Our salesman Mikey, and our finance guy Rob. All awesome repot Bob Bell. Bird Bell should recognize these employees. Thank You Everyone involved.






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Dropped off car for a PPI and needed an estimate as to
Dropped off car for a PPI and needed an estimate as to when It would be ready for pickup. Ashley gave me options for early/over night drop off which allowed me time to plan accordingly. Car returned in same condition. No complaints.






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I appreciate their service, it was done in a timely
I appreciate their service, it was done in a timely matter. I am grateful for their professionalism and communication.






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Service was great and Steven Williams was very
Service was great and Steven Williams was very professional and courteous and friendly.👍👏 Keep it up






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2016 Escalade Platinum - Happy Customer
A sales professional named Kevin helped me get a great deal. He was very professional and courteous. When the bank wasn’t cooperating, Tony stepped in and got me a deal with a better interest rate than the bank was offering. This saves me almost $9k over the course of my loan. Tony also replaced the key fob with a new one, which I’m sure isn’t close to cheap on an Escalade. The lounge is very nice, with free coffee and water. Shuttle service is also provided.






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Great business dealing with the maintenance shop!
Great business dealing with the maintenance shop! Very courteous and professional!! This is my favorite dealer to get work done to my truck!






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I was pleased with the service.
I was pleased with the service. I used a coupon offer and hope to continue to receive such savings for more future use.
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About the 2025 Ford Explorer Active 4WD
Active 4WD shown.
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Four Wheel Drive
- Combined MPG
- 23
- Transmission
- 10-Speed 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
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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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