2025 Ford Explorer Interior: Dimensions, Style & Tech
See how the 2025 Ford Explorer interior takes your drives to the next level, offering you a three-row layout, unique packages by trim level, and spacious dimensions to relax and make new memories in. Then, visit us at McGee Ford of Montpelier for an informative tour and test drive of your preferred configuration.
2025 Ford Explorer Interior Overview
- The 2025 Ford Explorer arrives in four trim levels with a wide range of amenities, upholstery choices, colors, and technology.
- The base-level model is equipped with standard cloth seating, heated front seats, and a six- or seven-passenger seating configuration.
- The Platinum edition has wireless charging, heated first- and second-row seats, a premium sound system, and ambient lighting.
- Choose from second-row captain's chairs or a second-row bench seat on the Active, ST-Line, and Platinum. Captain's chairs come standard in the ST.
2025 Ford Explorer Interior Features by Trim Level
The 2025 Ford Explorer interior is well-equipped with various comfort, technology, and safety amenities. This midsize SUV contains seating for up to seven passengers with three rows, featuring split-folding second- and third-row seats. The entire family will find something to love about the new 2025 Ford Explorer; see it in person at McGee Ford of Montpelier today!
The interior of the Ford Explorer can change depending on the trim level. Below, we've outlined the highlights of each variant to help make it easier for you to decide which one fits your lifestyle the best.
2025 Ford Explorer Active Interior
The 2025 Ford Explorer Active comes with standard cloth seating materials in Ultra Dark Space Gray or Light Space Gray colorways, with ActiveX material available. This trim has the following standard elements:
- 10-way power driver's seat
- Four-way power passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- Second-row captain's seats
- 50/50 split-folding third-row seat
- Tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control
- FordPass Connectâ„¢ with 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability
- 12.3-inch instrument panel cluster display screen
- Rearview Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Lane Keeping System with Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert, and Driver Alert
2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line Interior
The new Ford Explorer ST-Line cabin comes standard with unique cloth seats with Red stitching, with the interior color scheme being Onyx. This model adds more standard amenities like:
- Rear auxiliary climate controls
- 360-Degree Camera with Split-View
- Front Parking Sensors
- Reverse Brake Assist
- Remote start
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with 10 speakers including subwoofer
- 10-way power driver's seat and eight-way power passenger seat
- Heated first- and second-row seats
- Second-row 35/30/35 split-fold-flat bench seat
2025 Ford Explorer Platinum Interior
Moving up to the Ford Explorer Platinum interior, this SUV gives you a choice between leather seating with Miko micro-perforated inserts or leather seating with tri-diamond micro-perforated inserts and accent stitching. Color options include Mojave Dusk and Salt Crystal Gray. This trim level adds the following standard amenities:
- Wireless charging pad
- Illuminated door-sill scuff plates
- Multicontour front seats with Active Motion
- Ambient lighting
- Panoramic Vista Roof with Power Shade
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- PowerFold third-row seats
- Second-row captain's seats
2025 Ford Explorer ST Interior
The Ford Explorer ST comes with ActiveX seating materials in Onyx with Miko inserts, Red stitching, and an ST logo. This model has the following standard amenities, in addition to most of the equipment found in the Platinum trim:
- Heated sport-style steering wheel with ST Logo
- Optional B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with 14 speakers including subwoofer
2025 Ford Explorer Upholstery Options
Depending on the trim level, the 2025 Ford Explorer interior offers the following seating materials:
- Cloth seating material
- Cloth seating with Red stitching
- ActiveX seating material
- Leather seating surfaces with Miko micro-perforated inserts
- Leather seating surfaces with tri-diamond micro-perforated inserts and accent stitching
- ActiveX seating material with Miko inserts and accent stitching
2025 Ford Explorer Colors
Your Ford Explorer interior has more customizability than just upholstery, though. You can upgrade your style with five distinct hues: Ultra Dark Space Gray and Light Space Gray for the Active, Onyx for the ST-Line and ST, and Mojave Dusk and Salt Crystal Gray for the Platinum.
Colors:
- Ultra Dark Space Gray: The standard for the Ford Explorer, Ultra Dark Space Gray provides a hint of light amongst a sea of stoic, uniformly deep upholstery. Match your dashboard and exterior shade with seating that's ready to explore the cosmos.
- Light Space Gray: Part of the Active Comfort Package, Light Space Gray introduces a futuristic appeal to your Ford Explorer. The stark white color is head-turning as you enter the model, which is quite appealing to drivers and families who prefer their SUV to have distinct, sharp contrasts.
2025 Ford Explorer Interior Dimensions
The new Ford Explorer for sale is spacious and comfortable for six or seven passengers; even the Ford Explorer third row can comfortably seat adults. You can expect the following seating and cargo dimensions:
- Headroom (first, second, third): 40.7/40.5/38.9 inches (38.9/38.2/38.9 inches for Platinum)
- Legroom (first, second, third): 43/39/32.2 inches (42.9/38.3/32.2 inches for ST and Platinum)
- Total passenger volume: 146 - 152.9 cubic feet (depending on trim level)
- Cargo volume (behind first, second, third): 85.8/46/16.3 cubic feet (ST and Platinum instead have a maximum of 85.3 cubic feet)
Compared to the Ford Escape interior, the Explorer cabin is massive, reaching up to 152.9 cubic feet of passenger space with the Active trim level. Combine that wide cabin with its high drive height, and you'll see that the Explorer cruises down the road with a stable foundation.
2025 Ford Explorer Interior Options
While the standard features across the Ford Explorer lineup are capable of keeping any family comfortable, there are a variety of Ford Explorer interior upgrade packages that you can invest in. These can enhance your upholstery, add more convenient technology, or improve your seats' capability to make every mile more memorable. While customizing your ideal ride or looking through our inventory in New England, check to see if any of these packages could improve your ownership journey.
- Active Comfort Package (Active): heated steering wheel, remote start, eight-way passenger seat, ActiveX seating material, second-row HVAC controls, Universal Garage Door Opener
- Premium Package (ST-Line): 110V/150V power outlet, ambient lighting, auto-dimming rearview mirrors, memory driver's seat, heated second-row seats, wireless charging pad
- Lux Leather Package (Platinum): premium leather seating surfaces, piping and quilting on seats and door panels
- Sun and Sound Package (ST): 14-speaker B&O® sound system by Bang & Olufsen®, multicontour seats with Active Motion, panoramic vista roof with sunshade
- Cargo Area Management System (All): cargo mat, cargo net, cargo well rubber mat
Other add-ons, such as cargo organizers, a console vault safe deposit, SecuriCode Keypad, and all-weather floor liners, can come with your Ford Explorer or be added after your purchase at our dealership in Vermont. Browse our new Ford Explorer lease deals to find the perfect SUV for your needs today.
Differences Between the 2024 and 2025 Ford Explorer Interior
As you explore the 2025 Ford Explorer update, you may wonder how this cabin differs from last year's. The primary advantage you'll notice over the 2024 Ford Explorer is the superior material selection. Soft-touch surfaces on the center console and door panels enhance the feeling of being in the front row, while available features – from ambient lighting to leather seating – add extra luxury to your three-row SUV. Newly introduced to your cabin is the all-new Ford Digital Experience, allowing for a more seamless connection to your apps and navigation.
Safety also received a bump in 2025. The BlueCruise hands-free driving technology is, for the first time ever, available for the Ford Explorer. That means, while you relax in a more comfortable cabin, your vehicle can more readily adjust to driving patterns and maintain your peace of mind down every mile.
See the 2025 Ford Explorer at McGee Ford of Montpelier
Are you ready to upgrade your family travels with the latest version of the best-selling SUV in America?1 You can custom-order your Ford Explorer to ensure it comes exactly how you want it. Contact us today to get started!
Would you like to tour some of our other durable models before you make your decision? Our new inventory of Ford SUVs at McGee Ford of Montpelier includes a variety of two- and three-row configurations, perfect for vacations throughout the Northeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the 2025 Ford Explorer be redesigned?
The 2025 Ford Explorer arrives with refreshed design updates, including a new grille and headlights with new rear taillights as well. There are a few interior upgrades as well, including new color scheme options and soft-touch surfaces throughout. The trim level lineup dropped from eight to four choices, with the new base model offering many premium standard and available features.
Does the Ford Explorer have third-row seating?
Yes, the Ford Explorer does have standard third-row seating across all trim levels. By default, the Explorer is a seven-seat SUV; however, some trim levels, such as the ST, replace the three-seat center row with a captain's chair setup, accommodating a total of six passengers. In that case, the third row is much easier to access, while your second-row passengers can freely recline.
What are the seating options in the 2025 Ford Explorer?
The 2025 Ford Explorer can seat six or seven passengers, depending on the trim. You can choose between second-row captain's chairs or a second-row bench seat. The third and front rows seat two, and the middle row seats either two or three. The Active, ST-Line, and Platinum can be configured with a six- or seven-passenger capacity, while the ST only seats six.
Does the 2025 Ford Explorer have any interior customization options?
There are many ways to customize the cabin of your 2025 Ford Explorer. Depending on the trim level, you can choose between second-row captain's chairs or a bench seat, or upgrade your cabin with choices like unique cloth, ActiveX material, or leather seating. Available packages include the Sun and Sound Package, the Ford Co-Pilot360â„¢ Assist 2.0 package, and the Ford BlueCruise Hands-Free Highway Driving package.
Does the 2025 Explorer have ambient lighting?
The Ford Explorer offers ambient interior lighting on every trim except the Active. This multicolored array of lights helps set the mood, subtly illuminating the door panels, center console, and area below the dash with a mood-setting display. Meet the new 2025 Ford Explorer at Ford of Montpelier in Montpelier, VT, to see this high-tech feature in person.
How wide is the cargo space in the new Ford Explorer?
According to Car and Driver, the width of the cargo area of the Ford Explorer is 64.5 inches at the beltline and 47.6 inches between the wheel housings.2 These impressively spacious specs contribute to the 85.8 cubic feet of cargo space possible in the Explorer Active. It also means you have 16.3 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk, perfect for coolers or groceries.
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1Based on S&P Global Mobility 1946-current U.S. Total New Cumulative Registrations, for all vehicles identified as SUVs. Preproduction model shown. Actual production vehicle may vary. Available Fall 2024.
2Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For more details, please visit https://www.caranddriver.com/ford/explorer/specs