The Grand River offers families countless opportunities for outdoor adventures, from canoe trips through Elora Gorge to hiking trails along its banks. The 2025 Explorer serves as the perfect basecamp for these expeditions, providing space, technology, and capability to enhance every family outing.
Ford has redesigned the 2025 Explorer with families in mind, featuring a more refined cabin with sophisticated new colour, texture and material choices. The updated interior creates a comfortable environment for those longer drives to river access points or weekend camping spots along the Grand River system.
Spacious Interior for Family Adventures
The 2025 Explorer's redesigned interior makes family trips more comfortable with practical storage solutions and modern amenities. The dashboard has been pushed forward to give front-row passengers a more open and spacious cabin, while USB connections are available in all three rows to keep devices charged during longer journeys.
Standard Family-Friendly Features:
- 10-way power, heated driver's seat
- 4-way power, heated front passenger seat
- 8 USB ports — including two for third-row passengers
- Three 12-volt powerpoints for equipment charging
- Power liftgate for easy gear loading
An integrated tray below the touchscreen houses an available wireless phone charging pad, keeping devices ready for navigation or emergency use during river adventures.
Trim Options for Different Family Needs
The 2025 Explorer lineup includes four trim levels, each designed for different family priorities:
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Trim Level
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Engine
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Key Features
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Best For
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Active
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2.3L EcoBoost
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18" wheels, four-wheel drive
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Adventure families
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ST-Line
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2.3L EcoBoost
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Sport styling, 20" wheels
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Style-conscious families
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ST
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3.0L EcoBoost (400 hp)
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Performance focus
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Driving enthusiasts
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Platinum
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2.3L EcoBoost (400 hp available)
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Luxury features
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Comfort-focused families
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All trim levels include four-wheel drive standard, providing confidence for varying weather conditions and unpaved access roads common around Grand River conservation areas.
Technology for Modern Families
The Explorer introduces Ford's new Digital Experience infotainment system on a 13.2-inch LCD touchscreen. This system connects with family digital life through integration with Google Maps, allowing navigation screens to display on both the touchscreen and the 12.3-inch digital cluster.
Connected Features:
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless compatibility
- Alexa built-in for voice commands
- FordPass Connect embedded modem
- Google Assistant as default voice assistant
For families exploring the Elora Gorge or other Grand River destinations, the integrated navigation helps find the best routes while voice control keeps hands free for driving.
Available Active Trim for Outdoor Families
The Active trim specifically targets families who spend time outdoors. It features a saw-tooth design, black mesh grille with chrome bars and comes standard with 18-inch Sparkle Silver-painted aluminum wheels.
Active Comfort Package Available:
- Heated steering wheel
- LED fog lamps for early morning or evening trips
- Signature lightning and ActiveX seating material
- Light Space Gray vinyl instrument panel with Harvest Bronze accent stitching
This trim balances outdoor capability with family comfort, making it ideal for regular trips to conservation areas and camping spots along the Grand River.
Safety and Towing for Family Adventures
Standard Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ provides peace of mind during family trips. The system includes advanced safety features that help protect your family during highway driving and around campsites.
Towing Capability: The Explorer includes a Class III Trailer Tow Package as standard equipment, supporting up to 2,540 kg (5,600 lbs) for camping trailers or boat transport to Grand River launch points.
Perfect for Grand River Exploration
The combination of space, technology, and capability makes the 2025 Explorer well-suited for Grand River adventures. Whether you're accessing remote hiking trails, transporting canoes to launch points, or simply enjoying scenic drives along the river, the Explorer provides a comfortable and capable basecamp.
The redesigned interior with premium materials creates a welcoming environment for post-adventure relaxation, while the available power liftgate simplifies gear loading and unloading at trailheads or campsites.
Experience how the 2025 Explorer transforms family adventures along the Grand River. Schedule your test drive to discover the perfect combination of comfort, technology, and outdoor capability.
