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2025 Ford Explorer SUVs
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- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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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
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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2025 Ford Explorer Active
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Great Experience - See Steven!
Steven Salidas made the process smooth and easy. He took the time to go over different cars and options. From finding a car to finalizing the purchase, McGrath make the best of my experience
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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Oil change and service
Great service, The dealer picked up my car and dropped it off after service.
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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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
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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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2022 Ford Bronco Sport
Bought a 2022 Bronco Sport. Just love it. Joe delivered it today. He stayed and helped me setup the FordPass. Thanks Joe L. & George in finance.
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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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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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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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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In spite of my mobility, Sales-Chester, did outstanding
In spite of my mobility, Sales-Chester, did outstanding job. Attention to detail, helping to setup Test drive of The Ford Edge, & working as an overall quarterback to keep everything moving. A great experience!!
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It is good to have good people work for you.
I had a positive experience with Al Piemonte Ford in Melrose Park. I just lost my father. My dad did business with them when he was alive, and recommended them. Eddie Rodriguez was the sales agent that took care of him. He remembered me, was compassionate, knowledgeable, helpful and expedited the transaction in a fair manner. Thank you.
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Eduardo was fantastic at Huntley Ford!
Eduardo was fantastic at Huntley Ford! He was patient and knowledgeable while helping me choose my new Ford F-150. Highly recommend!
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I definitely recommend Hopkins Ford!!
I bought a new 2023 F-150 XLT from Hopkins Ford today. Jaden was my salesman, and he knew every question I had right away. He was extremely helpful, and was an awesome salesman. I’m very happy to do business with him, and Hopkins Ford. We couldn’t find a price that was going to work for me, but we kept talking for 5 more days, and they kept working harder and harder to get the truck to me at the price I needed it. They were finally able to make it work, and I’m very grateful that they worked so hard for me. I will absolutely be buying more cars from them in the future. I would 100% recommend this dealer, and Jaden as your salesman. Thanks Jaden!
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Go see Bill at Bull Valley! You won’t regret it
Go see Bill. He is great! His consultative approach is refreshing in that biz. He knows about the cars instead of just working the deal like most others. The Managers were prepared and in time. No crazy wait times I was in and out in less than 1.5hrs! I would highly recommend this dealership and Bill specifically.
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Weally enjoyed the purchase experience at Golf Mill Ford.
Weally enjoyed the purchase experience at Golf Mill Ford. Our sales representative Stephanie was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended.
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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 ST
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buena atención Joel Hernández muy amable y calidad en
buena atención Joel Hernández muy amable y calidad en servicio y rapidez en su trabajo
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Ford F-150
Omar, (Service writer) went beyond to help me with what my vehicle needed
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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 had a wonderful car buying experience!
I had a wonderful car buying experience! 10 out of 10 would recommend buy a new or used car here!
Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $51,633 | |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $34,034 | 14 Great deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $30,612 | 20 Great deals |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | $27,133 | 17 Good deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $24,758 | 7 Great deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | $15,976 | 5 Great 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.
Is the 2025 Ford Explorer 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.
Is the 2025 Ford Explorer a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2025 Ford Explorer.
- Comfort 4.6
- Interior 4.4
- Performance 5.0
- Value 4.6
- Exterior 4.9
- Reliability 4.6
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 (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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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14 Great Deals out of 324 listings starting at $35,000
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14 Great Deals out of 281 listings starting at $35,000
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11 Great Deals out of 247 listings starting at $35,000
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14 Great Deals out of 352 listings starting at $35,000
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14 Great Deals out of 341 listings starting at $35,000
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2025 Ford Explorer SUVs in Vernon Hills, IL
13 Great Deals out of 312 listings starting at $35,000
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11 Great Deals out of 212 listings starting at $35,000
Ford Explorer trims
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Ford Explorer 2025 Active 4WD
1 Great Deal out of 131 listings starting at $36,439
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Ford Explorer 2025 ST 4WD
5 Great Deals out of 49 listings starting at $45,333
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Ford Explorer 2025 ST-Line 4WD
4 Great Deals out of 42 listings starting at $41,900
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