Choosing your next SUV just got easier with the redesigned 2025 Ford Explorer, now available at John Kennedy Ford Pottstown. Whether you need space for family trips, power for towing, or top-tier luxury, each Explorer trim offers something unique. Let’s explore which one fits your lifestyle — and when you’re ready, you can browse our Explorer inventory or schedule a test drive right here in Pottstown, PA. Here at John Kennedy Ford Pottstown, Pennsylvania, we offer a comprehensive guide to the Ford Explorer trim levels.
Understanding the Explorer Trim Levels
For 2025, the Ford Explorer is available in Active, ST-Line, ST, and Platinum trim levels. With its bold front end, sculpted aerodynamic profile, and distinctive rear styling, the Explorer has an impressive road presence. Each well-equipped trim offers unique styling elements that set it apart, such as model-specific grille designs. The Explorer has new LED headlights and restyled LED taillights with a full-width lightbar.
The redesigned cabin features new color schemes, with each trim getting distinctive individual treatment. Every trim features the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assist technologies. The suite includes adaptive cruise control, lane centering, blind-spot alert, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision mitigation, evasive steering assist, and intersection collision avoidance.
Which 2025 Explorer Trim Fits You Best?
- For families: The Active trim combines affordability with comfort.
- For style seekers: The ST-Line delivers bold looks and modern tech.
- For performance lovers: The ST offers thrilling horsepower and handling.
- For luxury drivers: The Platinum surrounds you in premium comfort.
🔗 See each trim in person — visit John Kennedy Ford Pottstown today or schedule a test drive online.
2025 Ford Explorer Engine & Performance Specs
Under the hood of most Explorer trims is a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. Standard for the ST and available for the Platinum trim is a 3.0-liter V-6 turbo that creates 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive with six drive modes is standard or you can opt for an intelligent all-wheel-drive system with seven drive modes and hill descent control.
Every trim comes standard with the Trailer Tow Package which includes a Class III trailer hitch, a seven-wire harness, Tow/Haul drive mode, side-wind stabilization, trailer sway control, lane keeping alert, and blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage. With these features, the Explorer can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
Ford Explorer Active Trim Review & Key Features
Starting the 2025 Explorer lineup is the Active trim. It may be the base model, but it’s anything but basic. On the outside, it features keyless entry, LED lighting, 18-inch aluminum wheels, color-keyed door handles and rear spoiler, black roof rails, a power liftgate, and heated power mirrors with approach lamps.
In the modern stylish cabin, you’ll find upscale materials and new high-tech features. The ergonomically designed cockpit puts all controls within fingertip reach. With a full passenger load of up to seven people, you have 16.3 cubic feet of storage space behind the third row. With all the rear seats folded flat, you get an 85.3 cubic-foot cargo area.
The Active trim offers push-button start, cloth upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, a second-row bench seat, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a tilting and telescoping steering column. Essential vehicle information is clearly displayed on the 12.3-inch digital instrument panel.
The new Ford Digital Experience system has a striking 13.2-inch touch-screen display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, Google and Amazon built-in, a six-speaker sound system, and a 5G Wi-Fi hot spot for up to 10 devices.
2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line Review: Sporty Design & Performance
For a sportier look, the ST-Line has darkened headlights and taillights, black body cladding and trim, and a black mesh grille. It adds to the Active’s features with remote start, LED fog lights, and 20-inch wheels. Inside it has leather-trimmed cloth seats with red contrast stitching and a 10-speaker B&O audio system. It also offers the subscription-based BlueCruise hands-free driving system.
Ford Explorer ST: High Performance
With the high-performance ST, you get sport-tuned suspension, upgraded brakes with red calipers, and 21-inch wheels. The cabin offers faux suede upholstery with red stitching, heated and ventilated multi-contour front seats with massaging function and ST logos, heated second-row captain’s chairs, second-row sunblinds, a PowerFold third row, and tasteful ambient lighting. It also has a power tilting and telescoping steering column, paddle shifters, a wireless charging pad, and a 980-watt 14-peaker B&O sound system.
Ford Explorer Platinum Interior & Tech Highlights
The Explorer Platinum offers the ultimate in luxury inside and out. It features unique exterior trim, adaptive headlights, 20-inch wheels, and a twin-panel moonroof. The sumptuous interior features ActiveX-trimmed perforated leather upholstery. It also gives you a 360-degree camera system.
| Trim | Starting MSRP | Engine | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ~$39,000 | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | 12.3” display, Apple CarPlay, 8-way power driver seat |
| ST-Line | ~$43,000 | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | Sport styling, black accents, 20” wheels |
| ST | ~$50,000 | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | 400 hp, AWD, performance-tuned suspension |
| Platinum | ~$54,000 | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | Luxury interior, adaptive headlights, B&O Sound System |
Compare trims and see current offers in our 2025 Explorer inventory.
Ford Explorer Customization
Several available packages enable you to customize your Explorer and get the extra features you want. The Active trim can be optioned with the Active Comfort Package. It adds remote start, LED fog lights and signature lighting, ActiveX synthetic leather upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat, a heated steering wheel, and a universal garage door opener.
With the ST-Line, you can add the ST-Line Premium Package. For the exterior, it offers rain-sensing wipers and power-folding door mirrors with autofold. Inside, you get multi-contour massaging front seats, a memory driver’s seat, heated second-row seats, a power-folding third row, ambient lighting, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a wireless charging pad.
You can create an even more luxurious ambiance in the Platinum trim with the Lux Leather Package. It features premium quilted leather front seats with piping and Platinum badges, along with stitched and quilted door panels. This model also has the option of the Platinum Ultimate Package, which has the features of the Platinum Lux Leather Package plus the 3.0-liter V-6 turbo engine and 21-inch polished dark aluminum wheels.
Depending on the trim level, you can make your Explorer stand out with the seven stylish wheel options.
Test Drive the Ford Explorer at John Kennedy Ford of Pottstown Today!
Whether you’re looking for an elegant, sporty, luxurious, or high-performance three-row SUV, there’s a 2025 Ford Explorer for you. With its versatile and spacious cabin offering ample passenger and cargo space, it’s ideal for busy families. Browse our new inventory online and contact us to arrange a test drive to experience the driving pleasure of the Explorer. Alternatively, visit our dealership for a close-up look. Our sales team is at hand to demonstrate all the Explorer’s superb features.
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