Specifications
Engine Size2.3L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission10 speed automatic
DrivetrainPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG23 MPG
Ford Explorer AWD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
| Price | — | $23,000–$31,000 | — | — | — | $27,900 |
| Engine Capacity | 2.3L | 2L | 2L | 3L | 3L | 1.3L |
| Fuel Type | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Regular |
| Transmission | 10 speed automatic | Automatic (AV-S1) | Automatic (AV-S10) | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 9-spd |
| Body Type | SUV | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
About
The 2025 Ford Explorer AWD offers a robust 2.3L turbocharged engine delivering 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission. Its part-time 4-wheel drive system is ready for diverse conditions, and it achieves a respectable 23 MPG combined.
Pros
- No recalls on record
- Clean complaint history
- Strong 300 hp engine
- 310 lb-ft of torque
Cons
- 37 complaints on record
- Regular fuel type
Complaints37 total
FORD EXPLORER 2025 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
lowWhen going around a curve the steering wheel is sticking on the right. I have to tighten my grip on the wheel and manually straighten the wheel. This happened to me several times today on my 50 min trip. This was very frightening to me making me scared the wheel would stick and I have no control of the car while driving. I purchased this car on sat June 27. It just started today July 3. I am planning to take it back to the dealership on Monday.
FORD EXPLORER 2025 VISIBILITY/WIPER
lowFor the second time now, When changing out wiper blades, the wiper arm has sharp points which easily allow the arm to shatter the windshield. To change the wiper you have to push a button and pull quite hard which can easily cause the wiper arm to slip out of your grasp . This can cause the arm to shatter the windshield even at an inch away.
FORD EXPLORER 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
highI am reporting a severe safety hazard regarding an immediate, drastic increase in fuel consumption and erratic fuel range calculations following a manufacturer recall repair. My 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line was operating perfectly until a Ford Mobile Service technician performed safety recall 26S21 (IPMA Reset). According to official Ford manufacturer specifications, this SUV has an expected driving range of up to 501 miles on a full 17.9-gallon tank of fuel. However, immediately following this software update, the vehicle's total driving range drastically dropped. On a 100% full tank of gasoline, the dashboard's "Distance to Empty" (DTE) display now only reads 316 miles left to emptyânearly 200 miles below the manufacturer's expected capability. Furthermore, during a subsequent continuous, short 1.8-mile drive near my residence with no stop-and-go traffic, the DTE display rapidly plummeted from 15 miles down to 5 miles remaining, dropping visibly every two seconds. The vehicle is physically burning through gasoline at an accelerated, unsafe rate. This creates an immediate safety risk. If the vehicle is suffering from an uncalibrated software glitch in the powertrain/fuel modules due to the recall update, or if the procedure triggered a mechanical fault, the vehicle is at high risk of a sudden highway stall or leaving the driver stranded in live traffic due to inaccurate fuel signaling. I request that NHTSA look into whether the software installation process for recall 26S21 can corrupt engine/fuel management maps or trigger fuel delivery faults on the 2.3L EcoBoost platform.
FORD EXPLORER 2025 SERVICE BRAKES
lowDeputy driving the vehicle reported to Fleet of Little to no power brake assist. Fleet found ABS fault codes C0020:64:68 present and sent to the dealer. Dealer is reporting back of possible ABS HCU fault.
FORD EXPLORER 2025 STEERING
mediumBought my vehicle from a dealership advertised as Ford gold certified. Immediately after taking delivery of the car, the steering had an issue. Above ~30 mph the steering wheel does not reliably return to center on it's own. Forcing the driver to manually re-center the wheel. Meaning that if I take my hands off the wheel while turning, the car continues turning in that directly. Brought to the dealership immediately for servicing to fix the issue. They replaced several major components including the steering rack only to find that the issue persists. Despite all of the failed repair attempts, ford is now refusing to continue attempting to repair as they claim it's normal driving characteristics. It is not. I've driven other similar models that do not do this.
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Status history
Certified→Safe5 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 16 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 92. 8 data points. v3 scoring.