2025 Ford Explorer: Price, Value & Reliability
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As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2025 Ford Explorer lists for a median $38,046 (middle half $34,940–$44,539) at 23,259 mi, across 3,724 dealer listings. New, the 2025 Explorer was priced from $39,755 (Active) to $54,260 (ST) before destination. That's 29% below today's median new Explorer price. Reliability: no avoid flag in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns covering the 2025.
2025 Explorer MSRP by trim
| Trim | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Active | $39,755 |
| ST-Line | $44,615 |
| Platinum | $52,250 |
| ST | $54,260 |
Base MSRP before the destination charge.
Used 2025 Explorer for sale
| Trim | Listings |
|---|---|
| ST-LINE | 1,238 |
| Active | 1,123 |
| ST | 832 |
| Platinum | 497 |
| Utility Police Interceptor | 34 |
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| Texas | 282 |
| Illinois | 244 |
| Florida | 193 |
| Georgia | 182 |
| California | 170 |
| Michigan | 156 |
| North Carolina | 152 |
| Pennsylvania | 150 |
| Ohio | 138 |
| New York | 129 |
2025 Explorer reliability and recalls
Verdict: No avoid flag — compared with the Explorer's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2025 Explorer problems by component →
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 26V470000 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Seats | 26V451000 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Engine & cooling | 26V343000 | May 27, 2026 |
| Electrical system | 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Seat belts | 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Engine & cooling | 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Exterior lighting | 26V121000 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Visibility | 25V730000 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Trailer hitches | 25V687000 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Exterior lighting | 25V543000 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Seats | 25V393000 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Engine & cooling | 25V344000 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Service brakes | 25V371000 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Structure | 25V316000 | May 9, 2025 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 25V239000 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 25V164000 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 25V020000 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Equipment | 24V852000 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 24V801000 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Fuel system | 24V634000 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
2025 Explorer value vs new
At 1 year old, the 2025 lists 29% below today's median new Explorer price of $53,756 (2026).
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2025 Ford Explorer FAQ
How much is a used 2025 Explorer worth?
The median asking price is $38,046, with the middle half between $34,940 and $44,539, at a median 23,259 mi (3,724 listings).
What was the 2025 Explorer MSRP?
Active $39,755, ST-Line $44,615, Platinum $52,250, ST $54,260 (before destination).
Is the 2025 Explorer reliable?
The 2025 is no avoid flag in our NHTSA complaint analysis of the Explorer's model years.
Does the 2025 Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns that cover the 2025 Explorer, most recently seats (Jul 21, 2026). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.