Ford’s Fully Networked Vehicle (FNV) electrical architecture – essentially the brain of the vehicle – brings advanced features to models equipped with the system, including over-the-air (OTA) updates and advanced cybersecurity measures to ensure robust protection against potential threats. Ford launched FNV on the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E and 2021 Ford F-150, before later implementing it in the 2023 Ford Super Duty. The Blue Oval continues to gradually expand FNV across its lineup, and Ford Authority has learned that the refreshed 2025 Ford Explorer is the latest model to feature the system.
The Ford Explorer product team confirmed to Ford Authority that the 2025 Ford Explorer utilizes FNV. By adopting the advanced electrical architecture, the Explorer is able to take advantage of the Ford Digital Experience and along with over-the-air updates. In addition, FNV bolsters cybersecurity, offering enhanced protection against hackers and cyberattacks while safeguarding user data. Over time, FNV will continue to evolve in order to deliver even more connected services to Ford owners.
There’s more in store for the refreshed 2025 Ford Explorer than just its new electrical architecture. The crossover SUV sports a revised front fascia with slimmer LED headlights and lower, wider air curtains, and each trim level gets its own unique touches that help set them apart.
The Explorer also features a set of updates out back, including a new liftgate with taillights that extend all the way into the nameplate applique on the liftgate. Customers in search of a more sinister look can outfit certain trim levels with a sporty black-painted roof, also new for the 2025 model year.
Inside, the 2025 Explorer gets soft touch surfaces, available ActiveX seating, silver mesh accents, and a redesigned dash that was moved away from passengers to increase the amount of available room. The updated cockpit’s centerpiece is the new 13.2-inch display running the aforementioned Ford Digital Experience software, and it’s flanked with new air vents, a revamped center stack, and a new dash design.
Production of the 2025 Explorer takes place at the Ford Chicago Assembly plant, where production began in May, and the crossover began landing at dealers shortly thereafter in July. Pricing starts at $38,670 for the new base Active trim, and it’s worth noting that certain trims are actually more affordable than the outgoing 2024 model year.
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i more interested in features like did they start installing direct and indirect fuel injection to provent the problematic intake valves from clogging up on Ecoboost engines…and its a big problem.
As an owner of 6 Explorers the last being a 21 I would suggest anyone buying this vehicle test it first. My experience, and the experiences of many are very negative. The Ford OTA updates NEVER worked properly. Its one of the the most poorly executed automotive software system on the market. The system wont connect, the system says in the vehicle there are no updates but your Ford Owners website says you have updates. When you run a check it spins for hours and never lets you know. When it finally does an update there is no GUI that tells the owner the progress, or if you were successful or not. Absolute disaster. Remember these Ford vehicles have the most recalls of any production vehicle made today.