The 2025 Ford Explorer is powered by a base turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission that makes 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Using this powertrain, the all-new Ford Explorer’s Active, ST-Line and Platinum trims provide an EPA-estimated RWD fuel economy rating of 21 MPG city and 28 MPG highway. Adding available Intelligent 4WD reduces mileage by 1 MPG.

The 2025 Ford Explorer ST combines practicality and spirited performance to give you an elevated ride with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine rated at 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, the Ford Explorer’s ST model is rated at up to 18 MPG city and 26 MPG highway with rear-wheel drive or 18 MPG city and 24 MPG highway with available Intelligent 4WD.

• 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

Using the base turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine, the 2025 Ford Explorer has a standard fuel tank capacity of 17.9 gallons, including for the base Active, ST-Line and Platinum trims. The 2025 Ford Explorer ST has a larger 20.2-gallon fuel capacity with the high-performance twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine.

• 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

For Active, ST-Line and Platinum, the 2025 Ford Explorer’s 300-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine is rated for up to 21 city MPG city and 28 highway MPG when using rear-wheel drive. Using this powertrain, the 2025 Ford Explorer can travel up to 375.9 city miles and 501.2 highway miles on a full 17.9-gallon tank. Adding available Intelligent 4WD on Active, ST-Line and Platinum gets you an estimated 358 city and 483.3 highway miles of range.

The 2025 Ford Explorer’s ST model is equipped with the sport-performance twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 to make 18 city MPG and 26 highway MPG rating. With a larger 20.2-gallon fuel tank, ST RWD provides a total range of 363.6 city miles and 525.2 highway miles. Equipped with Intelligent 4WD, ST is rated for 363.6 city miles and 484.8 highway miles.

• 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