Apr 4, 2025
An all-new black 2025 Ford Explorer parked on a rocky beach in front of a stream and mountains. - Jack Madden Ford Norwood, MA

If you’re ready to hit the road in style, then the refreshed 2025 Ford Explorer is the SUV for you. This athletic SUV delivers agile performance, eco-friendly fuel economy, and a host of practical features that maximize the day-to-day functionality of the vehicle. See why the Explorer Active is the right SUV for your next vehicle upgrade today.

Discover the 2025 Ford Explorer: Comfort Meets Capability

The base Active model is powered by a 2.3-liter EcoBoost I4 engine, which is specifically designed by Ford to optimize fuel consumption. This model has a standard rear-wheel drivetrain for outstanding balance, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and six selectable drive modes so you can customize engine output to meet the demands of your driving environment. This Ford SUV is also prepared for driving in difficult environments with a Terrain Management System. 


The Active model has an estimated fuel economy of 18 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. The Active trim also has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs when fully equipped, which is perfect if you want to haul a trailer on your next adventure. 



Exterior Features

The Explorer Active has great functional features like a power liftgate to simplify cargo access, roof rack side rails to add extra cargo carrying capacity, and a rear bumper step pad to help with cargo loading. The LED headlights have low and high beams that can automatically turn on or off depending on the lighting and traffic conditions. These headlights have a delay feature to help you see the area around your vehicle when you exit. 



Interior Features

The cabin has three rows of seating with heated front-row seats, E-Z Entry second-row captain’s seats, and a split-folding 50/50 third-row bench seat. The SUV is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD screen and standard trials to advanced features like SiriusXM radio and a FordPass Connect Wi-Fi hotspot. You can synchronize your favorite smartphone entertainment apps with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. 



Safety Features

The Active comes with a Rear View Camera to help you see the area directly behind your vehicle. This in-cabin display has assistive grid lines so you can back up perfectly into even the tightest parking spots. This SUV gives additional parking support with rear parking sensors that alert you when you get too close to another object.


The Ford Explorer is a versatile SUV that can manage urban and extra-urban adventures with ease, making it an ideal choice for active families. Drop by Jack Madden Ford Sales Inc. in Norwood, MA to test drive this three-row SUV today.