2025 Explorer Platinum: Is It Worth The Money?

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The 2025 Ford Explorer is a HUGE upgrade and here is why!
Starting off with the changes, is the series line up. The old XLT trim level is now considered the Active trim level. For the front end you will see the enlarged grille, vertical style fog lights, aerodynamics slots, and optional painted black roof. On the rear end you will see the rear light bar, standard class 3 trailer tow package, and more! For the platinum specifically this vehicle has a 2.3L 4 cylinder ecoboost. But now there is the option to go up to a 3.0 V6 twin turbo which is the same engine that's found in the Bronco Raptor! The majority of the updates in the interior are found on the dashboard. Softer touch points, speaker system bar, infotainment system, 12.3 inch instrument cluster, bluecruise, updated steering wheel, and much more!

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0:55 INVOICE PRICING
1:12 Front End
2:53 Rear End
4:56 Engine
6:22 Interior
10:42 Infotainment System
15:17 Interior
19:05 Outro

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[bretthedden]

Ford getting rid of the door code access is a terrible decision. Also, getting rid of active park assist for the new explorers is another bad decision.

Otherwise, the new explorer looks really nice and the tech is a better upgrade vs. previous years. Great video and review!!

[KevinMurota]

The reason why there isn't physical knobs or dials for HVAC is because you can "Hey google turn the temperature to 23 degrees". This includes turning on the heated steering wheel and rear HVAC.

Love your content. Keep up the great work!

[LarryVeblungsnes]

Yes, the vehicle is great and worth the money. I received my new 2025 Explorer one week ago and it is fantastic. We bought it to replace our 2016 Explorer and wow, what an upgrade. Not having the door keypad is a bummer though.

[iansworld]

Ford bring back the the outside code pad it’s my favorite part about my 2013 ford explorer.

[cattrek]

I do not like the Explorer 2025. You took away the buttons in case this touch screen fails. Nothing goes around this. Its 105 in the shade and the screen goes out and you can't even get the a/c to work. You can sell this to anyone but Ford has had these things fail before. Explorer is no different. When engines can reach life of 150, 000 to 200, 000 miles tell me if both turbos will fail and that will cost 4000 a piece. twin exhaust that fire to the ground but yet it makes you think it has quad exhausts. Plastics to the sides of the doors your feet will push them downward exposing the metal and paint. Last but not least. You make this look great. I feel for the others who bought the last few years that Ford admits a problem is here. No thank you. Others will see this. I feel it looks beautiful but it has so many things I would go on a vacation with. Direct injection. An idea for performance but will down the road dirty up your intake valves and that means a trip to the dealer for the heads to be removed and cleaned. Need I go on with this????

[jasonc]

I'd love a option with a base model. No giant touch screen. No pointless features to jack up price like lane keeping or blind spot monitoring etc. Just a bare bones option for like 26K

[Josh-smtd]

Tahoes costing like 90k sorry i get everyone’s gripes with this and the price but honestly ford did a great job and i think it looks very nice and better than the last model version on the exterior.

[msokes]

The look is growing on me but the lack of black wheels on the ST and no hood struts are a few things that drive me nuts. I did stop at a local dealer near me and took a look at a fully loaded platinum. Have to say they nailed the interior compared to my 2023 ST.

[lorijl]

There is an option for keypad. I would have had it added if I’d known it would prevent being locked out. Had my new platinum with ultimate package 2 weeks and already locked myself out. What if I locked my phone in also or wasn’t at home with another key? I hate that it allows you to lock key in car. My last car wouldn’t allow you to do this.

[lifegoeson]

Our 21 King Ranch has the massage seats and the key pad. I don’t understand why’d they get rid of the key pad.

[jimlindman]

I watched the first few minutes. First, the 3.0 does not come standard with AWD. Second, the pillar entry code system is still available. It even shows through as you're trying to display is doesn't. Moving along.

[NJr-ht]

Why is the sun/moon roof not an option? Why can't I get second row bench seat with the 6cyl engine ? Now Ford is making you get the Blu Cruise for a year subscription even if you don't want it. Give the customer the choices they want and are willing to pay for.

[MasterJP]

The keypad is a dealer option and other ford that don't have them can have them installed later.

[jamesleasure]

No. It's not worth the price to me, to make me want to trade in and get the new one. In all honesty, I don't think any new vehicle is. These manufacturers are nuts with their prices. And I really like this new Explorer.

[konic]

can these head units run diagnostics, let you view sensors, vew and clear codes? Sensor logging?

[deancollins]

Nice video, thanks, however I keep my 2000 Lincoln Town Car. Too much BS (technology), too much money.

[SkyeLowerson]

From $37K to $65K that's the minimum range of profit return every month I think it's not a bad one for me, now I have enough to pay bills and take care of my family.

[T_i_n_a_]

Can you upgrade to get the security code keyless door option still or is it nonexistent now?

[ggs]

I like the 2025 Explorer Platinum. Always liked Ford Styling on the vehicles. I also really like the gadgets. Price is always negotiable. Thanks

[AlmightyBigD]

I think they missed an opportunity, while the vehicle is in park and you play the racing game, it would have been awesome if we could use the actual steering wheel and pedals to play the game with!