The 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line delivers a smart money proposition by bundling advanced technology, standard safety features, and comfort amenities that often cost extra on rival SUVs. With standard equipment like heated seats, remote start, a heated steering wheel, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, Ford BlueCruise (1-year plan), and navigation, this SUV offers more value at its price point than many direct competitors, making every dollar count for analytical buyers.
Value-focused shoppers who compare every spec and feature will appreciate the Explorer ST-Lineâs comprehensive equipment list and efficient performance. For drivers in rd St. Homewood, IL and similar regions, its heated seats and steering wheel provide comfort during colder months, while the hands-free BlueCruise system makes daily commutes less stressful. The SUVâs third-row seating ensures flexible space for growing families or carpooling needs.
Performance in the Explorer ST-Line is optimized for both spirited driving and cost efficiency. Its 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission achieves an EPA-estimated 20 city / 27 highway MPG, lowering annual fuel expenses compared to V6 rivals. Maintenance costs are kept in check with an efficient turbocharged powertrain, and the ST-Line Street Pack enhances real-world handling with performance brakes and exclusive styling elements, all included in the package price.
Safety value comes standard with the Explorer ST-Line, offering a blind spot monitor, backup camera, and adaptive cruise control as part of its base equipment. While some competitors require upgrading to higher trims for these technologies, this SUV delivers peace of mind without upcharges. Ford BlueCruise further elevates safety by enabling hands-free highway driving, enhancing both convenience and driver attentiveness on longer trips.
Premium features in the ST-Line trim translate to tangible everyday benefits. The included navigation system saves the cost of aftermarket solutions, while the Bang & Olufsen sound system elevates every drive with high-fidelity audio. Remote start and keyless entry streamline access, and heated front seats and a heated steering wheel add comfort in all climates. Third-row seating comes standard, adding versatility for families or those needing extra passenger capacity.
When comparing value, the Explorer ST-Line stands out against the Honda Pilot Sport and Toyota Highlander XSE, both of which charge extra for advanced driver-assist features like hands-free driving and premium sound. While rivals may match the Explorerâs space or power, few offer such a rich slate of standard technology and comfort features at a comparable price, cementing the Explorerâs smart-money status in the midsize SUV segment.
Standard equipment on the Explorer ST-Line includes Ford BlueCruise, navigation, heated seats, heated steering wheel, remote start, and a Bang & Olufsen audio systemâ"all without requiring optional packages. This trim level is considered the best value due to its blend of performance and features. Features like hands-free driving and advanced safety technology often cost extra on competitors but are included here, maximizing owner savings and satisfaction.
To experience the 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line and see how it maximizes value without compromising quality, contact Ford of Homewood at 708-356-9308 or visit 3233 183rd St. Homewood, IL 60430. Discover firsthand how standard features and premium technology make this SUV a standout choice for value-driven buyers.
Used 2025 FordExplorer ST-Line
- Exterior Color
- Gray Metallic
- Interior Color
- Onyx
- Odometer
- 43,529 miles
- Transmission
- 10-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4
- VIN
- 1FMUK8KH6SGB03801
- Stock Number
- 2902NA
Ford
Explorer
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- 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
- Auto high-beam headlights
Included Packages & Accessories
- Navigation System
- 10 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- 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
- Red Painted Perf Front & Rear Brake Calipers
- 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
- Ford BlueCruise Equipped (1-Year Plan)
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- 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
- 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
- Power passenger seat
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Rear window wiper
- Speed-Sensitive Wipers
- Variably intermittent wipers
- ** Backup Camera
- ** Blind Spot Monitor
- ** Cruise Control
- ** Heated Seats
- ** Heated Steering Wheel
- ** Keyless Entry
- ** Remote Start
- ** Third Row Seating / 3rd Row Seating
- Equipment Group 300A Standard Package
- ST-Line Street Pack
- Performance Brakes
- Heated Unique Cloth Captain's Chairs
- Wheels: 20" Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum
- Wheels: 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum
- 3.58 Non-Limited Slip Rear Axle
Included Packages & Options
- ST-Line Street Pack$1,105
- Wheels: 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum
- Performance Brakes
Detailed Specifications
- 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
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- 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 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"
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speaker type: Bang & Olufsen
- Speakers: 10
- 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 2-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: cloth/leatherette ActiveX
- 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
- Skid plates
- 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 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
- 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
- Wheels: 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum
- Performance Brakes
- 3.58 Non-Limited Slip Rear Axle
- Wheels: 20" Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum
- Heated Unique Cloth Captain's Chairs
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall3.6Out of 5
- 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.…
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- $36,000
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