Mid-Size SUVFord Explorer

2025 Ford Explorer Platinum Review: Worth the Premium Upgrade?

The 2025 Explorer Platinum doesn’t change much, but its smarter cabin and steady performance keep it in the midsize SUV fight.
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Ford Explorer

2025 Ford Explorer ST front view parked in forest by water
2025 Ford Explorer. Photo: Ford

Going strong since 1991, the Explorer is a Ford SUV OG, and the brand’s first four-door SUV. It finally gained the powerful ST treatment in 2020, adding RWD for 2022-2024. Our latest Explorer reviews and news.

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Up Close with the 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Pre-Production SUV

Ford Explorer Amee Reehal -
Giving this top-seller a legitimate off-road-ready variant feels long overdue.

Ford’s 400-HP Explorer ST Gains RWD for 2022 and Extends Sporty Styling to the Lineup

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The Blue Oval's most powerful SUV adds a new rear-wheel drive-only offering for better on-road performance, and extends its sporty, blacked-out ST looks to its siblings.

Ford Explorer Channels Rugged Roots with Burly 2021 Timberline

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Steel skid plates, higher ground clearance, improved towing - definitely not your typical Explorer.

Inside the Explorer ST: A Closer Look at Ford’s 400-HP SUV Interior

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With 400-hp & 415 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2020 Explorer ST is Ford's most powerful SUV. But what's the interior like? Here's a full look.

2020 Ford Explorer XLT Review

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Ford redesigned the Explorer for 2020, and the XLT benefits from this with leaner looks, improved interior & better towing. Our full review.

The 2020 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity & Competitor Comparison

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The 2020 Ford Explorer was redesigned. Aside from looks and swanky new tech, what's the towing capacity? How does it compare to competitors? Here's a breakdown.

Pair of Badass Aftermarket 2020 Explorers Head to SEMA with Ford Performance

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A clean, tuned-out Explorer ST & tricked-out Explorer Hybrid get some aftermarket love & parts for the upcoming SEMA show on display with Ford Performance.

First Drive: 2020 Ford Explorer ST Review

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Ford Performance finally gets their way with the Explorer. Finally.

2019 Ford Explorer Platinum Review

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Full review of the outgoing 2019 Explorer in the top-end Platinum trim, before the redesigned, 6th-generation 2020 Explorers arrive this summer.

The Ford Explorer Finally Gets Fast: Meet the 400-HP ST

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With 400 horsepower and rear-drive dynamics, Ford’s family hauler finally earns its badge. Yes, the 2020 Explorer with the ST goods.
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