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2025 Ford Explorer Active
Columbus, OH
43085
3.9
Expert
3.6
Consumer
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2025 Ford Explorer Active Cost to Own
$67,250
A 2025 Ford Explorer Active has a 5-year cost-to-own of $67,250. After 5 years a 2025 Explorer Active will depreciate $26,236 and have a residual value of $15,214. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $41,014.
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Average Costs
The 2025 Ford Explorer Active is in the middle 26-75% for Cost to Own among all Mid-size SUV/Crossovers.
2025 Ford Explorer Active 5-Year Depreciation: $26,236
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$41,014
Fuel:
$11,534
Insurance:
$13,060
Financing:
$5,140
State Fees:
$3,053
Maintenance:
$6,368
Repairs:
$1,859
Total: $41,014
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5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel, insurance, service & financing, plus the car's loss in value over time (depreciation).
5-Year Depreciation:$26,236
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$41,014
5-Year Cost To Own$67,250
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 4303 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 152.9 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.7 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 7 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.6 inches | ||
Overall Length | 198.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 62.1 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 87.8 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 38.7 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 119.1 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 89.3 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Fog Lights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 20 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
10 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 300 @ 5500 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 310 @ 3500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
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2025 Ford Explorer
KBB.com Review
3.9
Kbb.com Expert Rating
You'll Like This Car If...
Solid fuel economy. Over-achieving engines. Impressive towing.
You May Not Like This Car If...
Tight third row.
2025 Ford Explorer
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
3.6
Consumer Rating
100 ratings
Value
3.5
Performance
4.1
Quality
3.5
Comfort
4.3
Reliability
3.6
Styling
4.6
2025 Ford Explorer Active Safety
Safety Features & Technology
5.0
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
5.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 New 2025 Ford Explorer Active |  New 2025 Toyota Highlander |  New 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander |  New 2025 Kia Sorento | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,450 | $41,770 | $42,310 | $43,205 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG | City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | $67,250 | $59,228 | $61,150 | $67,133 | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 | N/A | 6 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 300 @ 5500 RPM | 265 @ 6000 RPM | 265 @ 6000 RPM | 281 @ 5800 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 2.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
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