The 2025 Ford Explorer offers robust performance with its base turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine, delivering 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque through a 10-speed automatic transmission. In RWD configuration, the Explorer’s Active, ST-Line, and Platinum trims achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 MPG city and 28 MPG highway, with a slight decrease of 1 MPG when equipped with available Intelligent 4WD.

For those seeking enhanced performance, the 2025 Ford Explorer ST features a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, generating 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, the Explorer ST achieves fuel efficiency ratings of up to 18 MPG city and 26 MPG highway in RWD configuration, or 18 MPG city and 24 MPG highway with available Intelligent 4WD, combining spirited driving dynamics with practicality.

• RWD: 21 MPG city/28 MPG highway for Active, ST-Line, Platinum
• 4WD: 20 MPG city/27 MPG highway for Active, ST-Line, Platinum
• RWD: 18 MPG city/26 MPG highway for ST
• 4WD: 18 MPG city/24 MPG highway for ST

The 2025 Ford Explorer features a standard fuel tank capacity of 17.9 gallons across its lineup, including the base Active, ST-Line, and Platinum trims equipped with the base turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine. In contrast, the high-performance 2025 Ford Explorer ST, powered by the twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, boasts a larger 20.2-gallon fuel capacity.

• Fuel tank capacity of 17.9 gallons for 2.3L EcoBoost I-4
• Fuel tank capacity of 20.2 gallons for 3.0L EcoBoost V6

The 2025 Ford Explorer offers efficient performance with its 300-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine, delivering up to 21 MPG city and 28 MPG highway in rear-wheel drive configuration for Active, ST-Line, and Platinum trims. This powertrain enables the Explorer to travel approximately 375.9 city miles and 501.2 highway miles on a full 17.9-gallon tank. Adding available Intelligent 4WD extends the range to an estimated 358 city miles and 483.3 highway miles.

Meanwhile, the 2025 Ford Explorer ST model enhances performance with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, achieving an EPA-rated 18 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. With its larger 20.2-gallon fuel tank, the ST in rear-wheel drive configuration offers a range of approximately 363.6 city miles and 525.2 highway miles. Equipped with Intelligent 4WD, the ST achieves a similar range of 363.6 city miles and 484.8 highway miles, combining sporty driving dynamics with efficient fuel consumption.

• RWD: 375.9 city/501.2 highway miles for Active, ST-Line, Platinum
• 4WD: 358 city/483.3 highway miles for Active, ST-Line, Platinum
• RWD: 363.6 city/525.2 highway miles for ST
• 4WD: 363.6 city/484.8 highway miles for ST