Feb 27, 2025
The 2025 Ford Explorer ST towing a camper on a dirt road near a lake, highlighting its impressive towing capacity.

The 2025 Ford Explorer® is stepping up its game with an all-new, Android-powered infotainment system called the Ford Digital Experience. Designed to keep drivers connected, entertained, and informed without taking their focus off the road, this system packs a serious punch. From commuting through Cleveland Heights to heading out on a weekend road trip, this setup makes every drive more intuitive and enjoyable.

Right in the center of the dashboard sits a massive 13.2-inch touchscreen—crisp, responsive, and packed with features. Ford clearly understands that drivers want a clear, easy-to-navigate display, and this screen delivers. Maps, apps, music, and settings are all laid out with smooth animations and a logical interface, making it simple to access everything you need while driving.

Forget about fumbling with cables. The Ford Digital Experience supports wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, so your smartphone connects seamlessly the moment you start the car. Your favorite apps, music playlists, and contacts are just a tap away, and the system’s fast response means you won’t be waiting around for your commands to register. Plus, with enhanced compatibility features, the infotainment system integrates effortlessly with Google Play Services, allowing you to sync calendars, reminders, and preferred applications directly onto the interface.

With Google Assistant built directly into the system, voice commands go far beyond basic functions. Need to send a text? Just say, “Hey Google, text Sarah that I’ll be there in 10 minutes.” Want to hear your favorite podcast? Ask Google to play it. Even climate controls can be adjusted hands-free, letting you keep your focus on the road while still staying comfortable. This system also includes AI-driven suggestions based on driving habits, such as auto-adjusting temperature settings or recommending frequently visited destinations at certain times of the day.

Getting around Cleveland Heights—or anywhere, really—is a whole lot easier with Google Maps integrated right into the infotainment system. Real-time traffic updates help you avoid congestion, while automatic rerouting saves you from unexpected delays. The system also features lane guidance for complicated junctions, updated speed limit notifications, and even voice-guided parking assistance to help you find available spots in busy areas. No more pulling out your phone to check for a faster route—it’s all right there on your dashboard, updated instantly.

Slow internet speeds are a thing of the past. With built-in 5G connectivity, the 2025 Ford Explorer®’s infotainment system keeps everything running smoothly. Streaming music, accessing apps, and getting navigation updates happen in real-time, without the annoying buffering or lag. This connectivity also enables vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, allowing the 2025 Ford Explorer® to receive updates from city traffic systems, warning you about road conditions, construction zones, and real-time emergency alerts.

Long drives are more enjoyable when you have plenty of entertainment choices. The 2025 Ford Explorer®’s system includes SiriusXM® with 360L, offering personalized recommendations and a massive selection of ad-free music, talk shows, news, and sports. Heading into downtown Cleveland or cruising along Lake Erie? You won’t run out of things to listen to. Plus, the onboard Wi-Fi hotspot lets up to 10 devices stay connected, so passengers can stream, browse, or work while on the road. The system also supports video streaming for rear-seat passengers, turning the 2025 Ford Explorer® into a mobile entertainment hub during long trips.

Ford has put serious effort into making the voice recognition system as natural and accurate as possible. The infotainment system understands everyday speech, so you don’t have to memorize specific commands. Just say what you need—like asking for directions to a coffee shop or adjusting the cabin temperature—and the system responds quickly and accurately. The advanced speech recognition adapts to different accents and speaking styles, ensuring seamless interactions for all drivers and passengers.

One of the best parts about this system? It keeps getting better over time. With automatic over-the-air updates, the 2025 Ford Explorer®’s infotainment software stays up to date without a trip to the dealership. That means new features, security patches, and improvements roll out seamlessly, keeping your system running at its best. New app integrations, additional voice command features, and expanded compatibility with third-party services can be added automatically, making the infotainment system more advanced with time.

If you’re ready to experience the 2025 Ford Explorer®’s next-level infotainment system, there’s no better place to check it out than Nick Mayer Ford East. Located near Cleveland Heights, OH, this dealership has the latest models ready for you to explore. Take the 2025 Ford Explorer® for a test drive and experience the Ford Digital Experience firsthand. See how this system can change the way you drive.

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