Ford Explorer ST | Turbocharged Thrills

The 2025 Ford Explorer is available in Active, ST-Line, Platinum, or ST trim levels. The ST is the premium trim level, and it combines the performance of a sports car with the practicality of an SUV. Here’s more information about the ST, its performance, and what owners say about this trim level.

What Is the Ford Explorer ST Package?

The ST package stands for Sport Technologies, and this trim level has some unique exterior design elements and interior upgrades. You’ll get:

• A black grille
• 21-inch wheels
• BlueCruise hands-free highway driving capability
• A 360-degree camera
• A heated steering wheel
• Ventilated, heated, and massaging front seats
• Wireless charging
• Ambient interior lighting
• Red interior stitching
• Second-row captain’s chairs
• Power-folding third-row seats
• New soft-touch surfaces on the door panels and center console
• The Ford Digital Experience, a new software system that integrates a user’s favorite apps and provides internet browsing and streaming while parked
• A 12.3-inch touchscreen

You can add Vapor Blue Metallic paint as well.

Performance Details of the Ford Explorer ST

This trim level has a twin-turbocharged, EcoBoost, 3.0-liter V-6 engine that provides 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive, and six selectable driving modes are standard, all-wheel drive with seven driving modes, and hill descent control is available.

The ST can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 5.1 seconds. It has excellent speed and handling characteristics and a smooth, comfortable ride. It can travel 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway. With all-wheel drive, fuel efficiency goes down 1 to 2 miles per gallon. This sporty SUV comes with red front and rear brake calipers, a sport-tuned suspension, quad chrome exhaust tips, and new headlights and taillights. You can also choose a new black roof.

What Are Owners Saying About This Trim?

People often enjoy the ST’s powerful engine and sporty handling. It can turn corners confidently, and it has advanced safety and technology features. It can pull up to 5,000 pounds, and it has a sporty style. Here are some positive reviews and ratings about the Ford Explorer ST:

• “I’m a BMW owner and I bought this car for my wife. It’s been really nice having another car that’s fast, reliable, plenty of cargo capacity and doesn’t break the bank. The self-driving Blue Cruise feature is amazing and performs just as well as my BMW.” – Ben K
• “If you’re used to an Android phone or tablet then the center screen powered by Google will make you feel at home. Some will miss having physical buttons for HVAC control but it doesn’t bother me. Like many I have come to enjoy having assistance/safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping/centering, blind spot monitoring, parking assist and the like. The rear and 360 cameras are quite good and handy for tight parking situations. This SUV has the Ford “Blue Cruise” hands free system and I have to say it works very well” – Tom D
• “I traded in a smaller vehicle for this one. This car has the get up and go that I enjoy as well as being roomy. 3 rows allow for multiple people or plenty of room for packing.” – Amber

Reviews from experts are available as well:

• “If you’re looking for a sporty vehicle in the mainstream mid-size SUV segment, the Explorer ST is pretty much the only choice.” – Road & Track
• “The 2025 Ford Explorer brings a solid balance of style, technology, comfort and performance to the segment. It’s worth your consideration, and the update makes this option a lot better than it’s been in previous years and generations.” – TFLCAR

It’s only one way to test out the Ford Explorer ST, which is by scheduling a test drive. Contact our sales team at Five Star Ford Stone Mountain by calling 877-597-6332 or filling out the form below.