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New Ford Explorer for Sale near Santa Cruz, CA

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Santa Cruz, CA
2025 Ford Explorer Active AWD Putnam Ford of San Mateo

2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $51,160

$49,280

Burlingame, CA
45 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Space White Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Ultra Dark Space Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
0
Stock number:
F11411
VIN:
1FMUK8DH8SGC75129

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2026 Ford Explorer Active RWD

2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $42,680

$42,680

Watsonville, CA
15 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
10
Stock number:
FT26035
VIN:
1FMUK7DH1TGA53186

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2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line RWD

2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $49,345

$47,533

Burlingame, CA
45 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Vapor Blue Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
0
Stock number:
F11129
VIN:
1FMUK7KH3SGA66426

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2025 Ford Explorer ST AWD

2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $61,660

$56,326

Hollister, CA
36 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Stock number:
30371
VIN:
1FMWK8GC1SGC75577

2025 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility AWD

2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $51,530

$47,157

Newark, CA
38 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
285 hp 3.3L V6
Exterior color:
Oxford White
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
11
Stock number:
SGC51901
VIN:
1FM5K8AB2SGC51901

2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line RWD

2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $49,835

$46,469

Hollister, CA
36 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx Heated Activex Seat
Transmission:
Automatic
Stock number:
30413
VIN:
1FMUK7KH9SGC83396

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $42,245

$38,245

Hollister, CA
36 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
White Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Dark Gray/Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Stock number:
30101
VIN:
1FMUK7DH8SGA63583

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2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $58,795

$58,208

Sunnyvale, CA
27 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Mojave Dusk/Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
0
Stock number:
T0016
VIN:
1FMUK8HH5TGA13077

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $56,620

$55,771

Sunnyvale, CA
27 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Mojave Dusk/Onyx Lth Spor
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
0
Stock number:
S0581
VIN:
1FMUK8HH8SGD04512

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $56,650

$52,252

Salinas, CA
27 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
1,477
Stock number:
53805
VIN:
1FMWK7GCXSGB77741

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2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $63,000

$59,902

Salinas, CA
27 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Marsh Gray
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
15
Stock number:
54398
VIN:
1FMWK8JC3TGA00237

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2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $64,235

$61,278

Salinas, CA
27 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Space White Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Activex Seating W/Miko Inserts Onyx Interior
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
9
Stock number:
54389
VIN:
1FMWK8GC5TGA11683

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $60,945

$58,561

San Jose, CA
23 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
5
Stock number:
CFD21237
VIN:
1FMWK8HC4SGC70808

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $56,220

$56,220

San Jose, CA
23 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
5
Stock number:
CFD20919
VIN:
1FMUK8HH2SGC29676

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $61,725

$57,062

Salinas, CA
27 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Vapor Blue Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
1,946
Stock number:
53887
VIN:
1FMWK8GC8SGB82958

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2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $43,475

$41,352

Salinas, CA
27 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
10
Stock number:
54412
VIN:
1FMUK7DH5TGA29649

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $61,790

$59,490

Burlingame, CA
45 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Space White Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Mojave Dusk
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
0
Stock number:
F11412
VIN:
1FMWK8HC5SGC78223

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $57,200

$55,204

Burlingame, CA
45 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Agate Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
0
Stock number:
F11166
VIN:
1FMWK7GC7SGB06254

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $61,725

$57,895

Hollister, CA
36 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Red Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Stock number:
30294
VIN:
1FMWK8GC9SGC17426

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $59,505

$57,343

Burlingame, CA
45 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Agate Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Salt Crystal Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
0
Stock number:
F11359
VIN:
1FMUK8HH1SGC65519

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $52,375

$48,876

Hollister, CA
36 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
White Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Stock number:
30367
VIN:
1FMUK8KH2SGC30075

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2024 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $47,625

$44,750

Salinas, CA
27 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black (Ebony)
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
1,736
Stock number:
53023
VIN:
1FMSK8DH1RGA09856

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $45,265

$42,652

Newark, CA
38 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
26
Stock number:
SGD01993
VIN:
1FMUK7DH2SGD01993

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Overview
Reviews
FAQs
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The original Ford Explorer sparked an American love affair with SUVs. The 2025 Explorer nourishes it.

Thanks to numerous changes for 2025, the Ford Explorer is a more appealing alternative to the seemingly countless choices in the midsize three-row SUV segment. Highlights include sophisticated new infotainment and safety technologies, improved interior quality, bolder styling, and a simplified lineup offering Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and ST trim levels. Also, as the prices of rivals have risen, the 2025 Ford Explorer seems properly priced in comparison.

Verdict: Ford’s updates to the Explorer for the 2025 model year have a positive effect on the SUV’s desirability. It looks tougher, it feels nicer inside, and the family-friendly SUV leaps forward technologically. Turbocharged power and a rear-drive platform add driving enjoyment. All that’s missing is a more comfortable third-row seat, an electrified powertrain option, and an off-road trim level.

4.3 Overall rating

(1,353 reviews)

Customers say

The Ford Explorer has consistently impressed owners across its model years for its spacious interior, comfort, and strong performance, making it a top choice for families and those needing versatility in an SUV. Many drivers appreciate the powerful engine options, high-tech features, and ample cargo space. However, concerns about fuel economy, handling on certain models, and specific comfort issues have been commonly noted. Overall, the Explorer stands out for its reliability and practicality, though some drivers wish for improvements in gas mileage and additional features.

AI generated from the text of customer reviews.

What people say

cargo space comfort fuel economy interior performance
Anonymous
5.0
Reviewed a 2023 Ford Explorer on Jun 11, 2024

The 2023 Ford Explorer continues to impress with its blend of performance, comfort, and versatility, making it a standout choice in the midsize SUV market.

Me j
5.0
Reviewed a 2023 Ford Explorer on Sep 02, 2024

I absolutely love my new explorer king ranch!! It has all the bells and whistles and then some, if I could have asked for anything else it would be a bench seat in the back. But it has third row seating so it has buckets in the back.

Shiryl B
5.0
Reviewed a 2024 Ford Explorer on May 19, 2024

I love my ford explorer it’s my 3 rd one would definitely recommend if you are in the market for a midsize SUV that gets great gas mileage FordPass is also amazing

Aiesha M
5.0
Reviewed a 2023 Ford Explorer on Oct 10, 2024

Great features and good value. Enjoying it very much with my family.

Jennifer S
5.0
Reviewed a 2023 Ford Explorer on Sep 03, 2024

my fav car!!! I had 2 before, and its a great vehicle.

Ford Explorer FAQs

Is the Ford Explorer a good car?

CarGurus experts gave the 2025 Ford Explorer an overall rating of 8/10 and Ford Explorer owners have rated the vehicle a 4.2/5 stars on average. If a vehicle has both strong expert and owner reviews, you can feel confident in its quality. If either expert reviews, owner reviews, or both are spotty, you might want to do some research to figure out where the car falls short.

Is the Ford Explorer safe?

CarGurus experts gave the 2025 Ford Explorer a safety rating of 9/10.

What fuel types are available?

Flex Fuel Vehicle, Gasoline engines are available.

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