The 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum offers the pinnacle of sophisticated luxury and commanding capability, finished in a sleek Black Metallic exterior. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine delivering 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque, this three-row flagship SUV provides effortless, powerful acceleration and confident towing performance through its advanced 10-speed automatic transmission and an intelligent Terrain Management System⢠4WD with selectable drive modes for enhanced control in all conditions.
The top-tier Platinum trim outfits the Explorer with distinctive 21-inch polished aluminum wheels, all-season touring tires, and a unique satin aluminum-accented grille with signature LED lighting. Inside, you'll find premium leather-trimmed seating surfaces with heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with memory function, and elegant interior accents with authentic open-pore wood trim. The versatile three-row cabin offers best-in-class second-row legroom and abundant cargo space, along with tri-zone automatic climate control and a premium 14-speaker B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen.
Advanced technology features include the SYNC 4A infotainment system with a 13.2-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto⢠integration, and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. The Explorer Platinum also boasts the Ford Co-Pilot360⢠Assist+ suite of driver-assist technologies, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a hands-free foot-activated liftgate for ultimate luxury, control, and confidence.
Engineered for both opulence and strength, this Explorer achieves an EPA-estimated 18 MPG city/24 MPG highway while offering a robust 5,600 pounds of maximum towing capacity when properly equipped.
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Used 2025 FordExplorer Platinum SUV EcoBoost V6
- Exterior Color
- Black Metallic
- Interior Color
- Salt Crystal/Onyx
- Odometer
- 30,367 miles
- Fuel Economy
- 20/27 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 10-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Engine
- 3.0L EcoBoost V6
- VIN
- 1FMWK8HC5SGA65403
- Stock Number
- 65138A
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera front
- Exterior parking camera left
- Exterior parking camera right
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
Included Packages & Accessories
- Navigation System
- 14 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Radio data system
- Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen w/HD
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Memory seat
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Power moonroof
- Internet access capable: FordPass Connect 5G
- Power Liftgate
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Front fog lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Leather steering wheel
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Quilting & Stitching on Door Panels
- Quilting & Stitching on Seats
- Rear reading lights
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- 3rd row seats: bench
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Power passenger seat
- Split folding rear seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear window wiper
- Speed-Sensitive Wipers
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Equipment Group 600A Standard Package
- Lux Leather Package
- Ultimate Package
- ActiveX Trimmed Sport Captain's Chairs
- Leather Seating Surfaces Sport Captain Chairs
- Platinum Badges on Front Row Seats
- Wheels: 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum
- Wheels: 21" Dark Alloy-Painted Machined Aluminum
- 3.58 Non-Limited Slip Rear Axle
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Moonroof sunshade: power
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Surround View Monitor: 360 Degree Camera yes
- 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"
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speaker type: Bang & Olufsen
- Speakers: 14
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless Phone Charger: front
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- 3rd row seats: bench
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Power 4-way driver lumbar support
- Power 4-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Drive type: four-wheel
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 20mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 23mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 18.6gal.
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Mode select transmission
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Transmission: 10 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 21 deg
- Departure angle: 22 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 208mm (8.2")
- Ramp breakover angle: 18 deg
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Hitch Class: III
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power liftgate
- Skid plates
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Trailer hitch
- Trailer sway control
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- 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")
- Curb weight: 2,022kg (4,457lbs)
- Exterior body width: 2,004mm (78.9")
- Exterior height: 1,783mm (70.2")
- Exterior length: 5,050mm (198.8")
- Front headroom: 988mm (38.9")
- Front hiproom: 1,504mm (59.2")
- Front legroom: 1,090mm (42.9")
- Front shoulder room: 1,577mm (62.1")
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 5
- Interior rear cargo volume: 462 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 4,134L (146.0 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 970mm (38.2")
- Rear hiproom: 1,501mm (59.1")
- Rear legroom: 973mm (38.3")
- 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 front
- Exterior parking camera left
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Exterior parking camera right
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Keeping Alert active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: Forward and Reverse Sensing System front/rear/side
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- 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
Standard Features
- Lux Leather Package
- Wheels: 21" Dark Alloy-Painted Machined Aluminum
- Platinum Badges on Front Row Seats
- Leather Seating Surfaces Sport Captain Chairs
- 3.58 Non-Limited Slip Rear Axle
- Wheels: 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum
- ActiveX Trimmed Sport Captain's Chairs
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 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. - 5.0
2025 Ford Explorer Active, RWD
By Matt on 1/14/2026 12:13:01 PM
Hello everyone! I had this car for about 3 months and I absolutely love it! I love how reliable it is and how quick it can get when it’s needed. The 3rd row is tight, it is a mid-size SUV after all. If you have a bigger family, I would suggest getting a full size SUV. Unfortunately, there are a few issues that I’ve noticed. 1. Sometimes, the car stalls/jerks a little bit when accelerating. It doesn’t happen much. 2. On the infotainment screen, I can’t download or update any apps. It says pending and it keeps spinning over and over again. (it is a computer after all) I have an appointment soon to get these issues fixed but other than that, it’s been amazing. I am so very grateful for this car. It is my first real car I’ve ever had and I’m so lucky to have a choice for once for something I actually want.