2025 Ford Explorer Active

  • Used
$35,000Price
$35,412Live Market Price
Pilson Ford
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    The overview

    Exterior Color
    Vapor Blue
    Interior Color
    Dark Gray/Onyx
    Odometer
    24,140 miles
    Fuel Economy
    20/27 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    10-Speed Shiftable Automatic
    Drivetrain
    Four Wheel Drive
    Engine
    4 Cylinder Engine
    VIN
    1FMUK8DH4SGA62890
    Stock Number
    F25437C
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    Notes from the dealer

    2025 Ford Explorer Active: Premium Comfort and All-Weather Capability

    The 2025 Ford Explorer Active delivers an impressive balance of family-friendly versatility, bold styling, and everyday efficiency. Designed to handle both daily school runs in Champaign and weekend family road trips across the region, this modern three-row SUV provides comfortable seating for up to seven passengers. Finished in striking Vapor Blue Metallic with a refined Dark Gray and Onyx interior, it combines sleek contemporary aesthetics with practical utility. Whether you are looking for a dependable vehicle for your growing family or an adventure-ready commuter, you can explore our new Explorer inventory today to discover how perfectly this crossover fits into your lifestyle.

    Performance & Capability

    Under the hood, the 2025 Ford Explorer Active is powered by an advanced EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, intercooled turbo, premium unleaded, engine with 300HP. Paired with a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission, this powertrain delivers energetic acceleration while maintaining an EPA-estimated 20 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway. Driving confidence comes standard thanks to Intelligent 4WD, an automatic full-time four-wheel drive system that adapts to changing road conditions and unexpected weather. The refined chassis features a strut front suspension with coil springs and a multi-link rear suspension with coil springs for a comfortable, controlled ride on any journey. For utility and hauling, this SUV comes equipped with Class III Towing Equipment featuring trailer sway control and a trailer wiring harness. Drivers seeking complete versatile capability are invited to browse our complete new vehicle selection to compare available configurations.

    Technology & Connectivity

    Inside the modern cabin, the 2025 Ford Explorer Active surrounds driver and passengers with intuitive technology engineered to keep everyone connected and entertained. The center console features an impressive 13.2-inch primary display touchscreen complimented by a high-resolution 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smart device mirroring allows effortless access to navigation apps, phone contacts, and favorite media through the 6-speaker audio system. Navigating unfamiliar roads is simple with the Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation and real-time traffic capability. Everyone stays connected on the go with the built-in FordPass Connect 5G Mobile Hotspot internet access, while 8 USB ports distributed throughout all three rows ensure all devices remain charged on longer trips.

    Key Highlights

    This versatile three-row SUV offers an outstanding combination of performance, comfort, and advanced driver convenience features.

    • EcoBoost 2.3L Turbo Engine - Responsive performance paired with an efficient 10-speed automatic transmission.
    • Intelligent 4WD System - Automatic full-time four-wheel drive for enhanced all-weather stability.
    • 13.2-Inch Primary Touchscreen - Large center display featuring built-in voice-activated navigation.
    • Seven-Passenger Capacity - Flexible three-row seating featuring 2nd-row split bench with E-Z Entry.
    • Heated Front Bucket Seats - Heated driver and passenger seating with 8-way driver power adjustments.
    • Power Liftgate Access - Effortless rear cargo door operation for quick loading.
    • Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist - Advanced driver safety featuring BLIS Blind Spot Information System and Adaptive Cruise Control.
    • Class III Towing Prep - Integrated trailer hitch receiver and trailer sway control.

    Visit Pilson Ford

    Experience the modern design and executive driving comfort of the 2025 Ford Explorer Active firsthand by visiting us at Pilson Ford. Our professional sales team is ready to guide you through every step of your vehicle buying journey. You can easily apply for pre-approval online before stepping into the dealership or evaluate your trade-in to see what your current vehicle is worth. Feel free to get directions to our showroom located at 2000 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL 61938, or call us at 217-294-6910 to schedule your test drive today.

    Build Codes: 200A| STDWL| STDAX| 44T| 99H| 8| STDTR| STDRD| 8H| K1| 425| 17U| 153| K8D

    Taxes extra. New/unused vehicles include applicable rebates and incentives. Prices subject to change without notice. See dealer for details. Doc, title and license fees shown in pricing.
    • 1-touch down
    • 1-touch up
    • Adaptive Cruise Control: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
    • Air conditioning
    • Automatic temperature control
    • Driver door bin
    • Driver vanity mirror
    • Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
    • Front beverage holders
    • Front dual zone A/C
    • Illuminated entry
    • Navigation system
    • Overhead console
    • Passenger door bin
    • Passenger vanity mirror
    • Power windows
    • Proximity key: doors and push button start
    • Rear air conditioning
    • Rear beverage holders
    • Rear door bins
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Speed control
    • Telescoping steering wheel
    • Tilt steering wheel
    • Trunk/hatch auto-latch
    • Alloy wheels
    • Four wheel independent suspension
    • Front anti-roll bar
    • Power steering
    • Rear anti-roll bar
    • Speed-sensing steering
    • 1st row LCD monitors: 2
    • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
    • Primary LCD size: 13.2"
    • Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
    • Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
    • Speakers: 6
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
    • 3rd row seats: bench
    • Front center armrest
    • Front seats: bucket
    • Heated front seats
    • Leather steering wheel
    • Power 2-way driver lumbar support
    • Power driver seat
    • Power passenger seat
    • Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Compressor: intercooled turbo
    • Cylinder configuration: I-4
    • Drive type: four-wheel
    • Engine liters: 2.3L
    • Engine location: front
    • Fuel economy city: 20mpg
    • Fuel economy combined: 23mpg
    • Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
    • Fuel tank capacity: 18.6gal.
    • Horsepower: 300hp @ 5,500RPM
    • Hybrid traction battery type: none
    • Mode select transmission
    • Number of valves: 16
    • Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
    • Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
    • Torque: 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
    • Transmission: 10 speed automatic
    • Variable valve control
    • Approach angle: 20 deg
    • Departure angle: 22 deg
    • Ground clearance (min): 208mm (8.2")
    • Ramp breakover angle: 17 deg
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Heated door mirrors
    • Hitch Class: III
    • Power door mirrors
    • Power liftgate
    • Rear cargo: power liftgate
    • Spoiler
    • Trailer hitch
    • Trailer sway control
    • 3rd row headroom: 988mm (38.9")
    • 3rd row hiproom: 1,039mm (40.9")
    • 3rd row legroom: 818mm (32.2")
    • 3rd row shoulder room: 1,387mm (54.6")
    • Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
    • Curb weight: 2,022kg (4,457lbs)
    • Engine bore x stroke: 87.5mm x 94.0mm (3.44" x 3.70")
    • Engine displacement: 2.3 L
    • Engine torque: 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
    • Exterior body width: 2,004mm (78.9")
    • Exterior height: 1,783mm (70.2")
    • Exterior length: 5,050mm (198.8")
    • Front hiproom: 1,504mm (59.2")
    • Front legroom: 1,092mm (43.0")
    • Front shoulder room: 1,577mm (62.1")
    • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 5
    • Interior rear cargo volume: 462 L (16 cu.ft.)
    • Passenger volume: 4,330L (152.9 cu.ft.)
    • Rear hiproom: 1,501mm (59.1")
    • Rear legroom: 991mm (39.0")
    • Rear shoulder room: 1,572mm (61.9")
    • Towing capacity: 2,268kg (5,000lbs)
    • Wheelbase: 3,025mm (119.1")
    • Appearance: digital/analog
    • Auto high-beam headlights
    • Blind spot: BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) warning
    • Compass
    • Configurable
    • Delay-off headlights
    • Exterior parking camera rear
    • Front reading lights
    • Fully automatic headlights
    • Lane departure: Lane Keeping Alert active
    • Low tire pressure warning
    • Outside temperature display
    • Parking sensors: Reverse Sensing System rear
    • Rear reading lights
    • Rear window defroster
    • Rear window wiper
    • Speed sensitive wipers
    • Tachometer
    • Trip computer
    • Variably intermittent wipers
    • 4 wheel disc brakes
    • ABS brakes
    • Brake assist
    • Dual front impact airbags
    • Dual front side impact airbags
    • Electronic stability
    • Forward collision: PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist mitigation w/left turn assist
    • Front pedestrian detection: prevention
    • Ignition disable
    • Knee airbag
    • Occupant sensing airbag
    • Overhead airbag
    • Panic alarm
    • Perimeter/approach lights
    • Rear collision: Rear Cross-Traffic Braking mitigation
    • Security system
    • Traction control

    The highlights

    • Navigation system
    • Lane departure
    • Automatic temperature control
    • Emergency communication system
    • Wireless phone connectivity
    • Parking sensors
    • Exterior parking camera rear
    • Front dual zone A/C
    • Auto high-beam headlights
    • Speed sensitive wipers
    • 3rd row seats
    • Split folding rear seat

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    A closer look at what’s included

    Included Options
    • Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 -inc: auto start-stop technology
    • 3.58 Non-Limited Slip Rear Axle
    • 50 STATE EMISSIONS SYSTEM
    • Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
    • Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
    • Battery w/Run Down Protection
    • Regenerative Alternator
    • Class III Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control
    • Trailer Wiring Harness
    • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
    • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
    • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
    • 18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank
    • Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust
    • Auto Locking Hubs
    • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
    • Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
    • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
    • Tires: P255/65R18 AS BSW
    • Tire mobility kit
    • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert
    • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
    • Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
    • Body-Colored Door Handles
    • Chrome Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
    • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
    • Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
    • Deep Tinted Glass
    • Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
    • Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
    • Lip Spoiler
    • Black Grille w/Chrome Accents
    • Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
    • Perimeter/Approach Lights
    • LED Brakelights
    • Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
    • 6 Speakers
    • Streaming Audio
    • Integrated Roof Antenna
    • Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
    • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
    • Real-Time Traffic Display
    • 8-Way Driver Seat
    • Passenger Seat
    • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
    • FordPass Connect 5G Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
    • Leather Steering Wheel
    • Front Cupholder
    • Rear Cupholder
    • Compass
    • Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
    • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
    • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
    • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
    • Locking glove box
    • Driver foot rest
    • Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
    • Full Cloth Headliner
    • Cloth Door Trim Insert
    • Day-Night Rearview Mirror
    • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
    • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
    • Front And Rear Map Lights
    • Rear Carpet Floor Trim
    • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
    • Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
    • Cargo Space Lights
    • Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
    • Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
    • Delayed Accessory Power
    • Driver Information Center
    • Redundant Digital Speedometer
    • Outside Temp Gauge
    • Digital/Analog Appearance
    • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
    • Front Center Armrest and Rear Single Seat Mounted Armrest
    • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
    • Perimeter Alarm
    • Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer
    • 3 12V DC Power Outlets
    • Air Filtration
    • Lane Centering
    • Side Impact Beams
    • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
    • Reverse Sensing System Rear Parking Sensors
    • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot
    • PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist
    • Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
    • Collision Mitigation-Front
    • Driver Monitoring-Alert
    • Evasion Assist
    • Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
    • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
    • Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
    • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
    • Driver knee airbag
    • Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
    • Rear child safety locks
    • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
    • Back-Up Camera

    KBB.com Consumer Reviews

    Kelley Blue Book Logo3.6out of 5 overall
    • 5.0

      Seats and performance

      by Chan78 on 6/30/2026 6:16:53 PM

      I love the suv its fantastic to drive only issue I have is the wind noise in the driver seat but I'd sleep in it every night the seats are comfortable.…
    • 5.0

      Explorer

      by Rudy on 5/28/2026 6:10:36 PM

      So far so good - smooth ride - plenty of power for a 2.3 liter 4 cyl which coming from someone who drove a 5.0 V8 for 20 yrs- much better on gas…
    • 4.0

      Served our family well!

      by Beth on 2/19/2026 11:46:55 PM

      Trading my car in next week, I am gonna miss my Explorer. It’s been a good family car. Draw backs: the screen is glitchy at times. Some electronics malfunctioned and I won’t lie, they can be costly to fix. Comfortable, spacious. I never had any mechanical problems with the car, but I did take very good care of it at well. I maintained all recommended services and any replacements were all genuine Ford parts. I hope whoever buys our car, loves it as much as we did.…
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