Used 2025 Ford Explorer for Sale nearWaterloo, ON

How much does the 2025 Ford Explorer cost?

Prices have softened 11.50% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 355 listings available, which suggests you have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2025 Ford Explorer a good car?

Yes — the 2025 Ford Explorer earns a 5/5 user rating and an 8/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Technology and Safety.

Drivers consistently praise its stylish interior, strong feature content, and competitive value for the money. The expert review also points to its fun-to-drive character, comfortable ride, and easy-to-use technology. On the trade-off side, you give up a hybrid or plug-in hybrid option, and the third row is cramped. In a midsize three-row SUV segment where you want a family hauler that feels more upscale and more engaging, that balance makes sense. With 32.7% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market also looks reasonably favourable.

Is the 2025 Ford Explorer reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback also points to a dependable, trouble-free feel, with drivers describing it as a vehicle they can count on over the long term. The expert review reinforces that impression by noting the Explorer’s improved quality and its more polished, family-friendly character. Ford also includes a strong standard maintenance and ownership package in the broader value proposition. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that a three-row SUV with lots of technology can be more expensive to keep up if previous owners skipped regular care.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Ford Explorer?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup is simplified to Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and ST. The base trim gets the core family-size SUV experience, but the higher trims bring a nicer cabin and more advanced equipment. The ST-Line is about appearance rather than performance, while the Platinum and ST move the Explorer upmarket.
• Powertrain: Most versions use a turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder with 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The ST uses a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 with 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque, and that engine is optional on Platinum.
• Safety package: Ford CoPilot 360 Assist+ is standard on every version, and it includes adaptive cruise control with lane-centring assist plus common driver-assistance and collision-avoidance systems. ST-Line and higher add Ford CoPilot 360 2.0 with a surround-view camera system, and BlueCruise is also included starting with ST-Line.
• Infotainment: You get a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 13.2-inch touchscreen with Ford Digital Experience. Wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Google Built-in, and Amazon Alexa Built-in are included.
• Fuel efficiency: The base 2.3-litre engine is rated at 11.9 L/100 km in the city, 8.7 on the highway, and 10.4 combined. With the V6, fuel use rises to 13.0 L/100 km city, 9.3 highway, and 11.3 combined in Platinum, and 13.3 city, 9.6 highway, and 11.6 combined in ST.

Which 2025 Ford Explorer trim should I buy?

The 2025 Ford Explorer is offered in 4 trim levels: Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and ST.

Here's the short version:

• Active: This is the entry point, and it gives you the core Explorer formula with the standard safety and tech package. It makes the most sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the refreshed model.
• ST-Line: This is the best-value choice for many shoppers because it adds a more upscale look, BlueCruise, and the surround-view camera system while staying below the luxury and performance trims.
• Platinum: Choose this if you want the most premium-feeling cabin and the option to pair it with the stronger twin-turbo V6.
• ST: Pick this if you want the most performance-focused Explorer, with the twin-turbo V6 and the sport-tuned hardware that goes with it.

Ford CoPilot 360 Assist+ is standard across the lineup, while BlueCruise and Ford CoPilot 360 2.0 start with ST-Line.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Ford Explorer?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 355 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.50% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $51,705 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Ford Explorer's resale value?

The current average of $51,709 CAD sits slightly below last year's $58,431 CAD.

That softer pricing means future sellers may not see the same strength they would have a year ago, especially if the market stays well supplied. Still, the Explorer’s refreshed tech, improved cabin, and broad appeal in the three-row SUV segment should help it remain relevant with used buyers. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2025 Ford Explorer safe?

The 2025 Explorer earns five-star side-impact ratings and four-star rollover resistance ratings from NHTSA. It also performs well in IIHS crash testing, though the headlights on Active, ST-Line, and ST trims are rated Marginal, while the Platinum’s headlights are rated Good.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Ford CoPilot 360 Assist+ is standard on every version, and it includes adaptive cruise control with lane-centring assist plus common driver-assistance and collision-avoidance systems. ST-Line and higher add Ford CoPilot 360 2.0 with a surround-view camera system, and BlueCruise is standard from ST-Line onward with a 90-day subscription included. The main caveat is that the lower-trim headlight ratings are weaker than the rest of the safety package.

Should I buy a 2025 Ford Explorer or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.50% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Expert or safety highlight specific to this year from the refreshed infotainment, improved cabin, and added safety tech.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It adds the return of the Tremor off-road model and an updated BlueCruise system.

The bottom line: The 2025 is the better pick if you want the refreshed cabin, strong tech, and softer used pricing right now. If you’re willing to wait and want the newer off-road-focused option, the 2026 is the one to watch.

How does the 2025 Ford Explorer compare to the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2025 Ford Explorer:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Comfortable, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: No hybrid or plug-in hybrid option, No off-road trim level, Cramped third-row.

2025 Chevrolet Traverse:

• Pros: Stylish design, Plenty of cargo space, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Irritating engine sound, Interior materials feel cheap, Poor value for money.

Our experts score the 2025 Ford Explorer 8/10 and the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse 7.2/10. The Explorer is the better choice if you care more about driving enjoyment, comfort, and straightforward tech. The Traverse counters with more cargo space and a stylish design, but its weaker value and less polished cabin materials make it harder to recommend as broadly. If you want the more engaging family SUV, the Explorer has the edge.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.