America's best-selling three-row SUV in 2025 at 222,706 sold, per Ford, refreshed with a cleaner cabin, standard 13.2-inch screen, and an ST version with 400 hp.
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An estimate on the numbers you type, not an offer of credit or a quote from any dealership. Starting loan rates are the average new-car APR for each credit tier (used-car APR for a used car) from Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market, second quarter 2026, VantageScore 4.0. The starting money factor, residual, and acquisition fee are starting figures only; the leasing company sets the real ones. Taxes and state fees are estimates for Arizona; the dealership's paperwork and your motor vehicle agency have the final numbers. What you own at the end assumes the car is worth the residual. Nothing you type is sent, saved, or used to check your credit.
Every new Ford carries a 3 year / 36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and 5 year / 60,000 mile powertrain coverage, plus 5 years / 60,000 miles of roadside assistance.
The Ford Explorer starts around $40K, the manufacturer's suggested price for the base model before options and destination. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. Higher trims cost more; the ST tops the range.
What trims does the Ford Explorer come in?
Four: Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and ST.
What gas mileage does the Ford Explorer get?
Up to 24 mpg, depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.
How many seats does the Ford Explorer have?
6-7.
How much can the Ford Explorer tow?
Up to 5,000 lbs, properly equipped.
Should I lease or buy a Ford Explorer?
It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Type the price you agreed on into the calculator above and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.