New 2025 Ford Explorer for Sale in Jacksonville, IL

Discover the 2025 Ford Explorer at Westown Ford

The latest Ford Explorer is a midsize SUV built to satisfy various Illinois drivers' tastes. Its lush interior features a functional third row that provides enough room for adult passengers and allows for storage when needed. It graciously balances utility and functionality with thrill and excitement using advanced technology systems like a driver's seat memory setting and a tri-zone automatic climate control system. Overall, the new Ford Explorer will make a more comfortable, exciting, and engaging driving experience than ever before.

Ford Explorer Performance

The Ford Explorer strives to give you exciting acceleration, refined handling, and seamless dexterity when behind the wheel. When properly configured, the base 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine is sturdy, giving you a maximum towing capacity of around 5,000 pounds. Standard 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive are also responsible for responsive steering. Functionality is included in vehicle performance, and the available all-wheel drive drivetrain gives drivers better traction when driving through unfavorable road conditions. Combined with the variety of available and standard driver-assistance systems, you will have little to no trouble getting around Beardstown.

Ford Explorer Interior and Exterior

Through various model trims provided, drivers can adjust the overall look of the SUV with different upholstery options, sleek accents, and different exterior colors. The standard model even includes signature LED lighting to ensure consistent road visibility and group safety. While cloth upholstery is standard, drivers can opt for synthetic and genuine leather upholstery options through available appearance packages. These changes are not only cosmetic, as add-ons like ambient interior lighting and the available multi-contour massaging seats help you relax in less-than-ideal conditions.

Ford Explorer Safety

Numerous driver-assistance features use technology to make rides safer and more accessible. Lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking, and the stop-and-go adaptive cruise control system utilize automation to support Mount Sterling, IL, drivers. Whether they inform drivers of upcoming obstacles or give them more control over the vehicle, these easy-to-use safety features promote better driving practices.

Ford Explorer Technology

Technology is featured in various systems, from vehicle performance to recreational applications. For starters, recent-year Ford Explorer SUVs use the Sync3 infotainment system, which includes a responsive, easy-to-use touchscreen. This infotainment system gives you quick access to navigation applications, smartphone functions, and more. Pittsfield, IL, drivers, and passengers can access the internet through the Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity options. This system allows groups to access Google functions like Google Maps, Google Play, and Amazon.

Ford Explorer Trim Levels

Jacksonville, IL shoppers will find four different trim levels of the latest Ford Explorer collection available at Westown Ford, including:

Ford Explorer Active

The Ford Explorer Active trim is the base model trim level. It prioritizes versatility and offers a standard 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine. Drivers get 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque through this powertrain configuration. Front-row heated seats, a heated steering wheel, remote vehicle start, and adaptive cruise control are a few standard inclusions to anticipate from this trim.

Ford Explorer ST-Line and Ford Explorer ST-Line

The ST-Line trim includes style upgrades such as sleek black exterior accents and unique interior cloth inserts with red stitching for a more distinctive look. Stop-and-go adaptive cruise control and the 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine are standard on this trim and the Ford Explorer Platinum. The Platinum model trim also benefits from a twin-panel moonroof upgrade, a wireless device charging pad, and second-row heated seats. This option also upgrades the sound system, giving you a 14-speaker option instead of a 10-speaker one.

Ford Explorer ST

The Ford Explorer ST model provides drivers with the broadest upgrades. A sportier 400 horsepower 3.0-liter V6 engine is now under the hood, and a sport-tuned suspension system gives you better agility and handling from behind the wheel. The upgraded 14-speaker sound system and red accent stitching are interior perks to look forward to. Enhanced front and rear brake calipers provide better vehicle performance, while modifications like massaging front seats offer better interior comfort.

When you visit our dealership's finance center, we'll help you find the right financing options to afford the trim level of your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a Ford Explorer?

These SUVs are generally 16.5 feet long, depending on the vehicle's configuration.

How much does a Ford Explorer weigh?

The SUV weighs between 4,344 and 4,766 pounds.

How much can a Ford Explorer tow?

Regardless of model trim, however, drivers can tow up to 5000 pounds with their latest Ford Explorer SUVs.

How much is a Ford Explorer?

The base model's starting MSRP is $39,755, but prices will vary depending on the packages or levels selected.

Where is the Ford Explorer made?

The 2024 Ford Explorer is manufactured at the Chicago Assembly Plant in Chicago, Illinois.

How many seats are in the Ford Explorer?

The newest Ford Explorer has six or seven seats, depending on the vehicle's configuration.

Does the Ford Explorer have third-row seating?

This SUV has three rows of seats in every model trim.

  1. Westown Ford

    1312 W Morton Rd
    Jacksonville, IL 62650

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