If you’re in Stephenville, TX (or anywhere your heart leads), the 2025 Ford Explorer is engineered to keep up. With modern styling, a flexible powertrain lineup, and a smart blend of comfort and capability, it’s built for those who juggle family duties, road trips, and everyday life. Let’s dig into what makes this latest Explorer stand out.
Performance Built for Every Journey
At the heart of the 2025 Explorer is a 2.3L EcoBoost® inline-4 engine, tuned to deliver 300 horsepower and 310 lbs.-ft. of torque in most trims. Across the lineup, that engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, ensuring smooth shifts whether you’re cruising or accelerating. (Corrected from your draft’s torque in SI units, and engine options.)
For those craving extra firepower, the ST trim features a 3.0L EcoBoost® V6, making 400 horsepower and 415 lbs.-ft. of torque. That engine brings performance the Explorer hasn’t seen in some time. The ST engine is standard in the ST trim and available on the Platinum trim.
Drive layout is flexible: Most models come with RWD, and Intelligent 4WD (all-wheel drive) is available on many trims to provide better grip in varied conditions.
With all that, the Explorer can tow up to 5,300 lbs. when properly equipped, making it a capable hauler for campers, boats, or trailers.
Safe, Smart, and Tech-Savvy
Safety is a priority in the 2025 Explorer. Across all trims, Ford includes Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+, a suite of driver-assist technologies that features automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping aid, and adaptive cruise control. Higher trims like Platinum and ST offer enhancements like 360-degree cameras and more refined sensing capabilities.
On the tech side, the Explorer debuts a new “Digital Experience” system — the first Ford to use it. The system integrates a 13.2-inch touchscreen, native Google apps (Maps, Play Store), voice control, and an instruments display that’s fully digital. The hardware and software upgrade marks a notable leap forward in interior tech.
Comfort, Luxury & Utility
Inside, the Explorer is all about flexibility and comfort. It seats up to 7 passengers, with optional second-row captain’s chairs in higher trims. Materials and appointments range from heated cloth in base trims to premium leather, multi-zone climate control, and massage seating in top trims.
The cargo space is generous: with all rear seats down, you get more than 80 cubic feet of room for luggage, gear, or groceries. And with both power liftgate and hands-free liftgate options, loading and unloading feels seamless.
Exterior styling is refreshed too — LED lighting, sharper grilles, bold lines, and available 21-inch wheels on ST models help it stand out on Texas roads.
Which Explorer Trim Fits You Best?
Ford offers four key trims for 2025: Active, ST-Line, ST, and Platinum. The intro trims (Active and ST-Line) feature the 2.3L EcoBoost engine, RWD standard (4WD optional), and modern features like the new Digital Experience system and Co-Pilot360™ Assist+. The ST trim shifts to the V6 powertrain and adds performance tuning, sport styling, and enhanced capability. Platinum sits at the luxury end — combining the 2.3L or optional V6 with premium amenities like upgraded materials, comfort features, and attention to detail.
Choosing between trims is a balance: lower trims give you the full functionality of the Explorer at a more accessible price, whereas the ST and Platinum bring the wow factor in performance and refinement.
Visit Triple Crown Ford to Experience the 2025 Ford Explorer
Ready to see the 2025 Ford Explorer for yourself? Visit Triple Crown Ford in Stephenville, TX, to explore this versatile SUV and discover the perfect trim for your lifestyle.
The 2025 Ford Explorer is a remarkable blend of power, safety, and luxury, making it an exceptional choice for drivers throughout Stephenville, TX. Its adaptable performance, advanced safety features, and premium interior set it apart as a leader in the SUV segment. Explore the possibilities and experience the innovation of the Explorer today.
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