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New and used
2025 Ford Explorer Active 4WD
for sale
near
Wauconda, IL
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Great service
Everyone was friendly. Took care of what needed to be done. Didn't have to wear a mask. Made sure i was ok and didn't need anything since it was longer than expected with brakes
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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Easy and pleasure to do business with Highland Park Ford
Easy and pleasure to do business with Highland Park Ford / Lincoln . Whole process took about an hour . All documents filled easy and accurate. Second time buying car from them.
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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If you going to purchase a new vehicle.
If you going to purchase a new vehicle. Please ask for Tristen Cairo at Gordie Boucher. He is outstanding! I have purchased 6 cars from him over the years. He works for you! He listens and. Gives you 200% of his dedication to you. Ted Poulos






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Had a great experience with Mark.
Had a great experience with Mark. Knowledgeable and informed. Respectful and communicated well. I highly recommend.






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I recently had my 2015 car serviced at Heights Ford and
I recently had my 2015 car serviced at Heights Ford and couldn’t be happier with the experience. They repaired my air conditioner (clutch) and replaced the rear brakes, and the work was excellent. The technician kept me updated throughout the process and even coordinated directly with my Ford warranty company, which made things so much easier. What stood out most was their patience, attention to detail, and commitment to making sure my car was properly covered and serviced the right way. I highly recommend Heights Ford for anyone looking for trustworthy, thorough, and professional service. Thank you!






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I found the salesman and the manager to be very helpful.
I found the salesman and the manager to be very helpful. Also, they were very good at communicating and getting everything taken care of in a very orderly and timely fashion. This is a great place to do business they go out of their way to make sure they get what you want taken care of and provide you with what you need Great experience!






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Car shopping has always been one of those stressful
Car shopping has always been one of those stressful experiences. Along with dealing salesman who tries to sale you anything with wheels. Well I lucked out and finally dealt with someone respectful and wasn’t over bearing. Chris Krason Very helpful throughout the process. He even allowed us to take the car to our mechanic. Needless to say, we purchased Our daughter, her first car. And when if I’m in the market again for another vehicle, I will definitely Chris again.






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Schaumburg ford is awesome
This is my Second purchase with them, they have a excellent team and overall great experience with tons of details explained.






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Michael Raczkowski was an accommodating, patient and very
Michael Raczkowski was an accommodating, patient and very friendly gent. It was an a good experience dealing with him. Also. Manager Bob Wolf was awesome as well.






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Outstanding service advisor and technician!
Outstanding service advisor and technician! All services performed on time at quoted price! Highly recommend!






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Excellent experience with the dealership and the staff I?
Excellent experience with the dealership and the staff I?m a repeat customer for life and I definitely will refer friends and family to this dealership in all my years of buying cars. This has been the best experience I have ever had so I?m customer completely






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Oil change and service
Great service, The dealer picked up my car and dropped it off after service.






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Had no problem everything went well,I just recommend
Had no problem everything went well,I just recommend ,faster communication,between the dealer and buyer,I would definitely recommend this dealership.I came from another state to purchase.






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Rich was great - very easy process to purchase my new
Rich was great - very easy process to purchase my new Ford Expedition. Thanks for everything!






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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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This was the best car buying experience I have ever had.
This was the best car buying experience I have ever had. Bryan (sales manager) is awesome and very friendly! He made the process very smooth and did not haggle me through any part. Eddie (finance) was also notably very helpful and friendly. He showed me the warranty but did not give me a hard time or pressure me into anything other than I came for. He even helped me with a discount for what I originally came in for. Overall 10/10 facility, staff and experience!

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Chris helped me buy and F250.
Chris helped me buy and F250. He was personable, professional and polite. He made the whole buying experience a breeze with minimal headaches. I highly recommend both Chris and Wickstrom! You will not be disappointed.

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Excellent, professional service.
Excellent, professional service. Service Writer John Burzawa was courteous and most helpful. I will return for next required service.






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The best car buying experience I've had.
The best car buying experience I've had. Tristan and Joseph worked hard to deliver the vehicle I wanted and a price with financing that i could afford! No pressure, no games. I would definitely recommend






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2025 Ford Explorer Active
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Great experience!
Great experience! Made it so easy to walk out with a new car. Ruben was very professional and knowledgeable.
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 4.5 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2025 Explorer owners.
66% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.5
- Interior 4.3
- Performance 5.0
- Value 4.5
- Exterior 4.8
- Reliability 4.5
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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