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2025 Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Santa Cruz, CA
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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These guys make me feel good
First. My English not good.but I can feel people form this ford are friendly and patient. think I can trust them.if l wanna get a new Shelby i will walk in this ford again
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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Great Experience
I was searching for an Ecosport on Cars.com and found an awesome deal at Watsonville Ford. I live 400 miles away, so I was wary of bait and switch which some dealers practice. But, we negotiated a deal and arranged financing online, I flew into san Jose (about 50 minutes away), they had a nice young man pick me up, I test drove the vehicle I was buying to the dealership. The paperwork was waiting for me, I was in and out of the dealership in less than an hour. No games were played, the process could not have been easier. I would feel very comfortable buying from them again.
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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Sales person, Manny Garcia was genuine when talking with
Sales person, Manny Garcia was genuine when talking with him. He was nice and professional with my interaction with him. I recommend seeing Manny Garcia if you are looking to purchase a vehicle.
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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Mustang GT
I was happy with the car i bought! Raul the one that help me explain well in all my options i had plus i got to test drive the ones that got my attention.
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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I recently had the pleasure of working with Jorge Guzman
I recently had the pleasure of working with Jorge Guzman to buy my car, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Jorge is simply the best! From start to finish, he was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and patient, ensuring that I found the perfect car for my needs. The entire sales team at Watsonville Ford was also fantastic. They worked tirelessly to help me get the right price and monthly payment that fit my budget. Their professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction truly set them apart. If you're in the market for a new car, I highly recommend reaching out to Jorge Guzman and the team at Watsonville Ford. They made the car-buying process smooth and enjoyable. Thank you, Jorge, and the entire team, for your outstanding service!






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Great staff!
Great staff! They help me all the way through! They found what I wanted and got it for me! Best dealer I have ever been to! Extremely happy!
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Quick, Friendly, and appropriate explanation for the
Quick, Friendly, and appropriate explanation for the purchasing. Only one minor issue was taking longer time to receive copy of agreements after purchasing.






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Process was smooth and straight forward and I would do
Process was smooth and straight forward and I would do business again when I?m ready to purchase another vehicle when the time comes thank you

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They got my truck in on a moments notice so I could leave on a scheduled trip. Many thanks, Jerry

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Norhbay Ford Did a Great Job on My 2019 F150
The fuel injector went out on my 2019 F150. This is an employee-driven vehicle and I needed to get it back on the road fast, or we'd miss serving clients. Because I have an extended warrantee, the repairs were fully covered. Northbay is down a couple service people, as one of their longtime people just retired, and it's hard to find qualified people to hire in our small city. But they escalated my truck, and got it done in a couple days. It was driving beautifully after that. Marcus, my contact, is awesome at customer service. He is great in person - goes beyond. And, he is also a great texter, and kept me apprised of developments. Thanks Marcus, you are a pleasure to do business with!






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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Great dealership
Best dealership in Bay Area. The facility is extremely clean and modern.






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Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2023 Ford Explorer | $23,445 | 15 Good deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $25,999 | 11 Good deals |
About the 2025 Ford Explorer
Active RWD shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 24
- Transmission
- 10-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

How much does the 2025 Ford Explorer cost?
The 2025 Ford Explorer price depends on trim level and optional features. Prices typically start at $40,050 and go as high as $56,770 for fully loaded models.
What is the MPG of the 2025 Ford Explorer?
The 2025 Ford Explorer offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 24 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 trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2025 Ford Explorer?
The 2025 Ford Explorer compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:
Is the 2025 Ford Explorer 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.
Is the 2025 Ford Explorer a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2025 Ford Explorer.
- Comfort 4.5
- Interior 4.3
- Performance 5.0
- Value 4.5
- Exterior 4.8
- Reliability 4.5
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 (2 styles)
Style | |
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Active 4WD | Active RWD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $42,050 | Starting at $40,050 |
Combined MPG | |
23 | 24 |
Engine | |
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Platinum (2 styles)
Style | |
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Platinum RWD | Platinum 4WD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $52,525 | Starting at $54,525 |
Combined MPG | |
24 | 23 |
Engine | |
400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
ST (2 styles)
ST-Line (2 styles)
Style | |
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ST-Line RWD | ST-Line 4WD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $45,020 | Starting at $47,020 |
Combined MPG | |
24 | 23 |
Engine | |
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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