2025 Ford Explorer Exterior

The Ford Explorer has always had a commanding presence on the Murfreesboro roads, and the 2025 model is no exception. With a refreshed exterior design featuring a larger grille, sleek LED headlamps, and wider air curtains, the 2025 Ford Explorer takes sporty, performance-driven style to new heights. Learn more about the exterior dimensions of the Ford Explorer, as well as the Ford Explorer color and wheel options, with this comprehensive exterior guide from Newton Ford South.
Dimensions of the Ford Explorer: Length, Width, & Height
The dimensions of the Ford Explorer have changed from previous model years, with the 2025 Ford Explorer length, width, and height all shifting slightly due to its refreshed design. That said, the 2025 Explorer doesn’t compromise interior space or capability, ensuring you have all the room and maneuverability you need while still fitting nicely into your garage. See all the details about the Ford Explorer exterior dimensions below:
- Height: 69.6 inches
- Length: 198.7 inches
- Width without Mirrors: 78.9 inches
- Width with Mirrors: 89.3 inches
- Track (Front/Rear): 66.9 inches / 66.9 inches
- Minimum Running Ground Clearance: 7.6 inches
- Base Curb Weight: 4,345 pounds
While some measurements, like the Ford Explorer length, don’t change across trim levels, some 2025 Ford Explorer trims offer features that alter the overall exterior dimensions. Take a look at the top trims in the lineup, the Ford Explorer Platinum and ST, and how their dimensions differ from the rest of the configurations:
Explorer Platinum:
- All the same dimensions as the Active/ST-Line, except for:
- Height: 70.2 inches
- Minimum Running Ground Clearance: 8.2 inches
Explorer ST:
- All the same dimensions as the Active/ST-Line, except for:
- Height: 69.8 inches
- Minimum Running Ground Clearance: 7.8 inches
2025 Ford Explorer Colors
Once you’ve established the Explorer will fit in your garage, it’s time to discover how to make your Ford SUV stand out on the Tullahoma streets! One of the most popular ways to personalize your model is with the wide range of 2025 Ford Explorer colors. Explore all the 2025 Ford Explorer colors by trim below to find your favorite:
Explorer Active
- Agate Black Metallic
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Vapor Blue Metallic (Additional cost)
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat (Additional cost)
Explorer ST-Line
- Agate Black Metallic
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Vapor Blue Metallic (Additional cost)
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (Additional cost)
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat (Additional cost)
Explorer Platinum
- Agate Black Metallic
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (Additional cost)
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat (Additional cost)
Explorer ST
- Agate Black Metallic
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Vapor Blue Metallic (Additional cost)
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (Additional cost)
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat (Additional cost)
2025 Ford Explorer Wheels
In addition to choosing your favorite paint, you can customize your SUV with one of the many Ford Explorer wheel options. Ranging in size from 18 to 21 inches, the 2025 Ford Explorer wheels are designed to provide traction and style for your Columbia trips. See all the wheel options by configuration in the breakdown below:
Explorer Active
- 18-inch Sparkle Silver-painted aluminum wheels
- 20-inch Luster Nickel-painted aluminum wheels (Additional cost)
- 20-inch Carbonized Gray-painted aluminum wheels (Additional cost)
Explorer ST-Line
- 20-inch Ebony Machined-painted aluminum wheels
- 21-inch Magnetite-painted aluminum wheels (Additional cost)
Explorer Platinum
- 20-inch Luster Nickel-painted aluminum wheels
- 20-inch polished aluminum wheels (Additional cost)
- 21-inch Dark Alloy polished aluminum wheels (Additional cost)
Explorer ST
- 21-inch Magnetite-painted aluminum wheels
See All the Ford Explorer Wheels & Colors at Newton Ford South
Now that you know all the details about the Ford Explorer length, height, colors, and wheels, you’re ready to find the model that’s right for you at Newton Ford South. Contact us online or give us a call at 931-299-4079 to make an appointment at our Shelbyville dealership, and our team will walk you through all the exciting features and accessories you can find on the new Ford Explorer.
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