2025 Ford Explorer Performance

When you’re searching for a powerful SUV that doesn’t compromise fuel economy for performance, it’s hard to beat the new Ford Explorer. Offering two engines optimized for capability and efficiency, the 2025 Ford Explorer ensures you have all the power you need to take on your adventures in Omaha, NE without breaking your gas budget. Get all the details about the 2025 Ford Explorer specs, from its towing capacity to its mpg ratings, with this guide from TNT Ford before stopping by our dealership to get behind the wheel.
2025 Ford Explorer Specs
As mentioned above, the Ford Explorer offers two engines across the 2025 lineup, each offering exceptional capability for the roads ahead. See the 2025 Ford Explorer specs for each available engine below to determine which will fuel your future drives through Des Moines:
2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine
- 300 hp
- 310 lb-ft of torque
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Standard rear-wheel drive; available Intelligent 4WD
3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine
- 400 hp
- 415 lb-ft of torque
- 10-speed automatic transmission (SelectShift® capability available on ST)
- Standard rear-wheel drive; available Intelligent 4WD
2025 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity
Regardless of which engine you prefer, every Ford Explorer offers the features you need to tow and haul safely around Lincoln, NE. Thanks to the standard Class III tow package, the 2025 Ford Explorer towing capacity reaches up to 5,000 pounds* across the lineup, ensuring you can hitch up your favorite boat, trailer, or sports equipment.
2025 Ford Explorer Gas Mileage
Though the 2025 Ford Explorer towing capacity and engine specs are important, rising gas prices have made fuel economy an essential part of every SUV purchase. Thanks to the balanced EcoBoost® engine options, drivers will find the 2025 Ford Explorer gas mileage ratings can reach up to 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway**. See all the 2025 Ford Explorer mpg ratings below for more details:
- 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine (RWD): 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway**
- 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine (AWD): 20 mpg city / 27 mpg highway**
- 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine (RWD): 18 mpg city / 25 mpg highway**
- 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine (AWD): 18 mpg city / 25 mpg highway**
See the Ford Explorer MPG Ratings in Action at TNT Ford
If you’re ready to learn more about the Ford Explorer gas mileage ratings and engine specs, reach out to TNT Ford! Our team will schedule a test drive at our Red Oak dealership at your earliest convenience. In the meantime, learn more about the Ford Explorer mpg ratings, interior features, and accessories at our Ford Research Hub to discover all this SUV has to offer.
*When properly equipped. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers.
**EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.
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