2025 Ford Explorer Platinum – Midsize SUV with Premium Luxury
Specifications
Specification |
Details |
Model |
Explorer Platinum |
Vehicle Category |
Midsize SUV |
Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
Application |
Crossover, urban driving, compact, luxury |
Starting Price (2025) |
$52,525, excludes destination and handling charges |
Color Options |
Exterior: Oxford White, Iconic Silver, Carbonized Gray, Agate Black, Star White Metallic, Rapid Red Metallic, Vapor Blue Metallic; Interior: Black Onyx, Mojave Dusk, Salt Crystal Gray (Lux Leather package) |
Frame & Drivetrain
Specification |
Details |
Engine |
2.3L EcoBoost I-4, turbocharged (300 HP, 310 lb-ft) or 3.0L EcoBoost V6, twin-turbocharged (400 HP, 415 lb-ft) |
Gross Horsepower |
300 HP @ 5500 rpm (2.3L), 400 HP @ 5500 rpm (3.0L) |
Torque |
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm (2.3L), 415 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm (3.0L) |
Transmission Type |
10-speed automatic |
Drivetrain |
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), available Intelligent 4WD |
Max Towing Capacity |
5,000 lbs with Class III Trailer Tow Package |
Suspension & Brakes
Specification |
Details |
Front Suspension |
Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs, stabilizer bar |
Rear Suspension |
Independent multi-link with coil springs, stabilizer bar |
Brakes |
Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution |
Components & Features
Specification |
Details |
Seating |
6 passengers (captain’s chairs) |
Interior Features |
13.2-inch LCD touchscreen with Ford Digital Experience, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Google Maps, Google Assistant, Alexa, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 14-speaker B&O Sound System, SiriusXM with 3-month trial, USB ports (1 "A", 1 "C" in media hub, 2 "C" in center console), tri-zone automatic climate control, leather seating with tri-diamond micro-perforated inserts, heated and ventilated multicontour front seats with massaging, heated second-row seats, second-row captain’s chairs, power-folding third-row seat, twin-panel moonroof, heated steering wheel, multi-color ambient lighting, second-row sunblinds, illuminated door-sill scuff plates, Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 (adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-centering assist, 360-degree camera, BLIS with rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning with automatic braking, lane-keeping system, auto high beams), BlueCruise hands-free driving (1-year subscription), wireless charging pad, available Ultimate Package (21-inch wheels, Lux Leather package) |
Exterior Features |
20-inch luster nickel-painted aluminum wheels, 255/55R20 all-season tires, LED headlights, LED taillights, power liftgate, satin chrome and ebony grille, sideview mirrors (power-folding, auto-fold, heated, LED turn signals, driver-side auto-dimming, memory, premium finish), Class III Trailer Tow Package (hitch, trailer wiring harness, trailer sway control), available black-painted roof |
Fuel Economy and Performance |
EPA-estimated 20/29 MPG (city/highway, RWD, 2.3L), 20/27 MPG (AWD, 2.3L), 18/26 MPG (RWD, 3.0L), 18/24 MPG (AWD, 3.0L), 300 HP and 310 lb-ft torque (2.3L), 400 HP and 415 lb-ft torque (3.0L), 0–60 mph in 6.0 seconds (2.3L), 5.1 seconds (3.0L), top speed 130 mph (2.3L), 146 mph (3.0L), 6 drive modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Off-Road) |
Cargo Volume |
18.2 cu.ft. (behind third row), 47.9 cu.ft. (behind second row), 87.8 cu.ft. (second and third rows folded) |
Fuel Tank |
17.9 gal (RWD), 20.2 gal (AWD) |
Weight |
4,349 lbs (RWD, 2.3L), 4,460 lbs (AWD, 2.3L), 4,500 lbs (RWD, 3.0L), 4,611 lbs (AWD, 3.0L) |
Width |
78.9 in. (2004 mm, mirrors folded) |
Length |
198.8 in. (5050 mm) |
Max Height |
69.9 in. (1775 mm) |
Ground Clearance |
7.6 in. |