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New and used
2025 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD
for sale
near
Carol Stream, IL
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Unparalleled Service!
The Service Department at Glenview Luxury Imports never fails to provide phenomenal Service. Jon, Ketan, and Gary are always helpful in answering questions and coordinating service appointments at the earliest time available.
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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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
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We had a positive buying experience with Wickstrom
We had a positive buying experience with Wickstrom Lincoln; Tristan and company did a great job!
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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Great Service Department
Great Service Department. JR really works hard for you. Thank you
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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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Everything was wonderful from the time my wife and I
Everything was wonderful from the time my wife and I entered the dealer. Clean dealership, great service and super friendly staff. Would highly recommend this dealer.
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.






Ford Certified
2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Iwas from out of state buyer.
Iwas from out of state buyer. Flew in to Chicago Airport our salesman Damian Burkat pick up me and my family so we wouldn't have to take a cab. Very impressed. Did our car deal on line Very easy process all we had to do is take a test drive before it was final. In and out of the dealership with in hour. They detail the vehicle and had a full tank of gas. Great dealership would buy again. Thanks again for all you done for a great experience.






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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
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absolute best car buying experience i have ever had.
absolute best car buying experience i have ever had. No pressure tactics, no games, and Eric Finion was the absolute best salesperson. Helped me get the car i wanted at the price i could afford. really can't say enough good things about this dealership.
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Fair Oaks dealership was very clean and the nicest
Fair Oaks dealership was very clean and the nicest dealership I had ever done business with. The sales people were all very professional. My salesman, Robert, was so nice and helpful. It was a great experience!






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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Jared and wickstrom Jeep took the extra steps to make
Jared and wickstrom Jeep took the extra steps to make sure we got the best deal possible and went the extra mile with service- including shampooing our kids car seats when they were prepping our new jeep!






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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Sharon was wonderful!
I stopped in for a test drive the other day and was truly pleased with my experience. It was very easy to find and get to, Sharon was extremely nice and helpful, the showroom was beautiful, and I was treated with the utmost respect. Unfortunately I did not buy the vehicle but it had nothing to do with the dealership.






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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Did a fine job on my truck .
Did a fine job on my truck .A. A . A . as good as it gets Until next time we meet again. Iam sure something in the D. E. F. system will FAIL.....






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Well, experience at dealership was good only wish I would
Well, experience at dealership was good only wish I would have kept old truck. The 139 point inspection on truck I purchased was pencil whipped. Multiple issues my local dealer had to fix first 2 months owning it. 80% of them should have been found on inspection. I'm very happy for having Ford Advantage which covered almost 4K in repairs.






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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
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I had an outstanding experience at Wickstrom Ford and
I had an outstanding experience at Wickstrom Ford and want to give a special thank you to Rob, Alex Lopez, and Nick for making it such a smooth and thoughtful process. Rob, the sales manager, went above and beyond by personally selecting vehicles for me to test drive based on what I was looking for. He truly listened and made sure I had strong options to choose from. Alex Lopez, my sales rep, was fantastic throughout the test drives—informative, patient, and kind. He walked me through each vehicle’s features and made sure I felt confident and comfortable with everything. Once I made my decision, the team made it possible for me to take my new car home right away by kindly returning my rental for me the next day—something I didn’t expect, but deeply appreciated. Nick, the finance manager, was also wonderful. He explained all the paperwork clearly and made the financing process stress-free. Wickstrom Ford really delivers top-tier customer service with a personal touch. I’m so glad I chose to work with them and highly recommend their team to anyone looking for a dealership that genuinely cares.
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Very great!
Very great! I worked with Billy in sales. Very fair and helpful, no gimmicks. I trades in old truck and bought a new F-150. Very fair on trade in and love my new truck! I highly recommend!!!

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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Easy people to work with!!!
It all started with Jessica answering the phone. She was awesome, answered all questions that I asked and was able to get me numbers from the sales manager. After that she set up an appointment so I could come in and test drive the car. I worked with Ken and Sharon while I was at the dealership. They were awesome. Got me the car he wanted for close to the price I wanted. Thank You!






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I bought and get my vehicle serviced here because I enjoy
I bought and get my vehicle serviced here because I enjoy working with the people at that company. I have been working with them for years.






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Jim at Ford Napleton greeted and treated myself with
Jim at Ford Napleton greeted and treated myself with great customer service. Highly recommend if you go in see Jim .






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Nico was one of the best salesmen I?
Nico was one of the best salesmen I?ve had from my last few car buying experiences. He wasn?t pushy at all, very knowledgeable and was very patient. Highly recommend working with him.






Ford Certified
2025 Ford Explorer PLATINUM
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Great service and a professional team
Ziegler Ford of North Riverside has an amazing staff. My car service experience was excellent, thanks to Alek Albrecht. Alek is a great service advisor and had the service done on my Ford in a good time. Thanks!






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We had a very positive car shopping experience at
We had a very positive car shopping experience at Wickstrom Auto Group in Barrington, IL. Everyone we worked with was friendly, helpful, and professional. The facility was, clean, well lit, and modern. Our sale was coordinated by Chris Krason who was patient and knowledgeable. He listened to our needs/wants. Chris gave clear explanations, was always prepared for appointments, and worked with us as we made our decision. We never felt that he was pushing any particular choice or that we had to make a quick decision. We truly believe that Chris and the team at Wickstrom wanted to help us select a vehicle we would be happy with for the next several years. It was a pleasure buying our vehicle from Chris Krason and Wickstrom Auto! It has now been a week from our purchase. Chris has reached out to make sure we knew he was available for questions, and we know he would honor the offer.






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Great Place to buy a car
The Very Best experience EVER purchasing a car. My sales representative is the best. He was professional, kind, honest, patient and the list goes on! 10,000 stars would not be enough to award him!
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About the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD
Platinum 4WD shown.
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Four Wheel Drive
- Combined MPG
- 23
- Transmission
- 10-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

How much does the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD cost?
The 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD price depends on optional features. Prices typically start at $54,525.
What is the MPG of the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD?
The 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum 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 Platinum 4WD?
The 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:
Is the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum 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
Platinum (1 style)
Style |
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Platinum 4WD |
Inventory price |
Starting at $54,525 |
Combined MPG |
23 |
Engine |
400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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