The 2025 Ford Explorer® near Cleveland Heights, OH

2025 Ford Explorer® ST parked near a lake with a family and their dog, preparing for an outdoor adventure, emphasizing its versatility and spaciousness.


The 2025 Ford Explorer® is built for performance, functionality, and advanced technology. Its powertrain, towing capacity, and driver-assistance systems are engineered to enhance capability and efficiency. The SUV offers a combination of configurable seating, digital integration, and structural safety features.

Blue 2025 Ford Explorer® towing a compact trailer in a mountainous outdoor setting, highlighting its impressive towing capacity.

Towing and Cargo Capacity

The Class III Trailer Tow Package, standard on specific trims, provides a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. The PowerFold® third-row seating allows users to convert the seating layout into additional cargo space.

Interior of the 2025 Ford Explorer® showcasing advanced infotainment and digital driver display, with a scenic river view through the windshield.

Interior Configuration and Seating Features

The 2025 Ford Explorer® seats up to seven passengers, with available leather-trimmed seating surfaces, heated and ventilated front seats, and multi-contour massaging seats in higher trims. The second row offers a choice between captain’s chairs or a bench seat, providing adaptability based on passenger and cargo needs.

Multi-color ambient lighting is also available to provide customizable interior illumination.

Powertrain and Performance

The 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine generates 300 horsepower. The 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 engine, available in the ST trim, delivers 400 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission for optimized gear transitions and fuel efficiency.

The Intelligent 4WD system improves traction by distributing torque between the front and rear wheels based on road conditions. The Terrain Management System™ includes selectable drive modes for various surfaces, including Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, and Off-Road. 

Exterior Design and Aerodynamics

The 2025 Ford Explorer® features a contoured body structure, a mesh front grille, and LED headlamps. Select trims offer 21-inch aluminum wheels, red-painted performance brake calipers, and an available black-painted roof. Roof rack side rails are standard, increasing storage capability for cargo carriers, bicycles, or sporting equipment. Paint options include Vapor Blue Metallic, Star White Metallic Tri-Coat, and Carbonized Gray Metallic, allowing for additional customization.

Driver Assistance and Safety Technology

The Ford Co-Pilot360™ system includes features designed to improve driver awareness and accident prevention. The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Trailer Coverage detects vehicles in adjacent lanes and provides alerts. 

The Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go maintains a preset following distance and can bring the vehicle to a complete stop in heavy traffic. The Lane-Keeping System identifies unintentional lane departures and provides corrective steering assistance. 

Trim Levels and Available Features

The 2025 Ford Explorer® offers a range of trims, each with distinct features. The Active Trim includes first-row heated seats, available unique cloth seating material, a heated steering wheel, and a 10-way power driver seat. 

The ST-Line Trim enhances the experience with a Bang & Olufsen® sound system featuring 10 speakers and a subwoofer, unique cloth-trimmed seating material with red stitching, and first and second-row heated seats. 

The Platinum trim comes standard with leather seating surfaces featuring Miko® Micro-Perforated Inserts. The front-row seats are multicontour with active motion, offering both heating and ventilation. The second-row seats are also heated, and for an added touch of luxury, the optional Lux Leather Package is available.

The ST trim offers a performance-oriented interior featuring unique cloth seating with Miko® inserts and heated second-row seats. Optional upgrades include heated and ventilated multicontour front-row seats and a premium Bang & Olufsen® sound system with 14 speakers, including a subwoofer.

Connectivity and Infotainment Technology

The Ford Digital Experience infotainment system features cloud-based connectivity, allowing for over-the-air software updates. The available B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® includes a 10-speaker configuration for enhanced audio quality.

The infotainment system supports wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, enabling hands-free communication, navigation, and media streaming. The voice recognition system allows users to control navigation, climate, and entertainment settings through voice commands.

Schedule a Test Drive at Nick Mayer Ford East


Visit Nick Mayer Ford East, located near Cleveland Heights, OH, to explore the 2025 Ford Explorer® in person. A test drive provides an opportunity to experience the vehicle’s performance, safety features, and technology. Schedule a test drive today!


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