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2025 Ford Explorer: What’s New?

Published on Feb 18, 2026 by Tom's Ford

2025 Ford Explorer: What’s New?

The Ford Explorer is completely redesigned for the 2025 model year, offering more family-friendly comfort and convenience than ever before. Boasting a new infotainment suite, hands-free driving technology, and a wide variety of fresh customization options inside and out, the 2025 Ford Explorer ensures you’re ready for wherever the Middletown roads take you. Discover all the latest amenities and technologies on the Ford Explorer with this guide from Tom's Ford before visiting our showroom to explore this popular SUV firsthand. 

What To Expect From The 2025 Ford Explorer

The 2025 Ford Explorer lineup has been entirely reimagined for the new model year, giving drivers an elevated Hazlet driving experience. See some of the highlights of the 2025 Ford Explorer redesign below:

 

  • Refreshed Exterior Design: Drivers will find that the new Ford Explorer offers a more aggressive profile due to its larger grille, sleek LED headlamps, and lower, wider air curtains. In addition, drivers who upgrade to the ST-Line, ST, or Platinum trims will have a contrasting black roof option. 
  • Enhanced Customization: When building your 2025 Ford Explorer, you’ll find several ways to personalize your new SUV. With several unique wheel designs, soft-touch upholstery options, and available packages, drivers can configure their new Explorer to suit their Red Bank lifestyle.
  • Cutting-Edge Infotainment Suite: Every Ford Explorer now comes equipped with the intuitive Ford Digital Experience platform. This innovative infotainment suite allows drivers to access all their favorite apps, browse the web, and integrate their smartphone for seamless entertainment on every drive. 
  • Hands-Free Exploration: Select trims of the 2025 Ford Explorer offer Ford BlueCruise hands-free driving technology. This driver-assistive feature helps control steering, braking, and acceleration on more than 130,000 miles of North American roads. 

2025 Ford Explorer Performance

While much of the Ford Explorer has been refreshed and reconfigured for the new model year, it hasn’t compromised this SUV’s everyday capability. Explore the 2025 Ford Explorer engine options below to discover which has the performance you need for your daily drives:

 

  • 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine: Capable of up to 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque
  • 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine: Capable of up to 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque


Depending on the configuration, the 2025 Explorer can tow up to 5,000 pounds, allowing you to hitch up a trailer or boat on your next weekend road trip. Heading off the beaten track? Take advantage of the many Ford Explorer Drive Modes, which include Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, and Off-Road. 

Test-Drive The Redesigned Ford Explorer At Tom's Ford

When you’re ready to experience all the 2025 Ford Explorer has to offer, reach out to Tom's Ford, and our team will schedule a test drive in Keyport so you can get behind the wheel. In the meantime, browse our rotating new vehicle specials to see how you can save on your next Ford SUV when you shop with Tom's Ford.