2025 Ford Explorer Release Date

2025 Ford Explorer Release Date

The Ford Explorer is a fantastic SUV. It has accommodations for up to seven and plenty of features for entertainment and traversing harsher terrain. This year, the Explorer received several new updates that will entice many to switch to this crossover. If you'd like to learn more, continue reading to see why you should visit our Bemidji dealership and pick up the 2025 Ford Explorer.

Changes to the 2025 Ford Explorer

Ford saw fit to give the new Explorer a styling rework along with some new tech for the new model year.

  • Front fascia rework with a new grille, headlights, and lower air inlets.
  • BlueCruise hands-free driving feature is added to the Platinum, ST, and ST-Line.
  • The interior has soft-touch surfaces on the center console, door panels, and new color schemes.
  • The Ford Digital Experience is available, and it's designed to easily provide native streaming and internet browsing and access to a user's favorite apps while parked.

Interior Upgrades

With a cabin that's geared favorably toward function over form, the interior of the Ford Explorer is loaded with plenty of amenities for drivers of Pennington and Red Lake, MN, to enjoy. One such feature is a redesigned dashboard that provides more space for front-seat passengers. Other features include:

  • A standard 13.2-inch LCD touchscreen infotainment system complete with the Ford Digital Experience allows drivers to access apps and services from Google and Amazon. While the vehicle is parked, passengers can stream videos, browse the internet, and play games via Google Play.
  • Eight USB and three 12-volt power socket ports adorn the cabin
  • A 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo is standard on all but the base Active trim

Specs & Safety

Many aspects of the 2025 Ford Explorer are the same as last year's model. These include the spacious cargo area, which can be expanded to a max of 87.8 cubic feet. Also, the model's engines are the same - a base turbocharged 2.3-liter 300-horsepower four-cylinder engine and a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 400 horsepower. There's also a slew of safety features available thanks to Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+. These include:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Lane centering system
  • Intersection collision mitigation
  • Evasive steering assistance
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert

In higher trims like the ST-Line, even more safety features become available.

  • Enhanced adaptive cruise control system (can react to traffic signs and set speed)
  • Front and side parking sensors
  • Surround-view camera system
  • BlueCruise

Diverse Trim Options

Red Lake Indian Reservation customers will now find four trims are offered for the 2025 Explorer. These include the Active, ST-Line, ST, and Platinum.

Active: This entry model, which rides on 18-inch wheels, is very well-equipped. It offers a power liftgate, Class III trailer hitch, heated, power-adjustable front seats, and a 13.2-inch touchscreen with Google-based navigation and integrated voice commands.

ST-Line: This sportier-looking trim rides on 20-inch wheels and offers black synthetic leather upholstery, a 10-speaker B&O sound system, and a slew of new safety features.

ST: Is installed with the 400-hp engine along with all the ST-Line's upgrades. There are also new features like 21-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row captain's chairs, and a 14-speaker B&O sound system.

Platinum: The highest trim is less expensive than the ST but more luxurious. There's a twin-panel sunroof, adaptive headlights, and leather upholstery with synthetic suede inserts. The Platinum includes all of the Active's standard equipment and everything from the ST-Line Premium package. The Premium package includes features like massaging front seats, ambient lighting, and a wireless phone charger.

Release Date Details

The new Ford Explorer came out in the Spring of this year, and it's been a big success with Fosston and Park Rapids shoppers. Its rework gives it a more unique appearance, while its inclusion of BlueCruise makes it compelling to many customers. You're sure to be impressed by this model, too, so visit our dealership and purchase one today.

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