If you've driven through Clifton lately, you’ve probably seen more potholes than parking spots and enough brake lights on Route 3 to qualify as a light show. Which means you're exactly the kind of person Ford had in mind when they reimagined the 2025 Ford Explorer - a vehicle built to handle real-life chaos with comfort, tech, and a little swagger.

Here at Fette Ford, we’ve got the new Explorer on the lot and ready to be driven by people who expect more from their SUV - more safety, more space, more capability, and way fewer apologies from their car when the weather or traffic gets weird. This isn’t just a mid-size SUV. It’s a Clifton-proof utility vehicle with space for seven and enough power to haul your kids, your Costco haul, and whatever emotional baggage you picked up from the Parkway exit merge.

Ford didn’t phone it in. The 2025 Explorer arrives with a completely refreshed interior, new tech, and smarter safety. The exterior is sharper, more aerodynamic, and just intimidating enough to earn respect in a mall parking lot standoff. Inside, it’s quieter and cleaner - not in the sterile way, but in the “you’ll actually want to drive your in-laws somewhere” kind of way.

The new 13.2-inch touchscreen now comes standard. It’s big, responsive, and looks like something out of a luxury brand’s playbook - except you don’t need to remortgage your house to touch it. The digital instrument cluster is also all-new, and the SYNC 4 system running under the hood is so intuitive it might just make you forget your phone’s name is Siri.

The Explorer’s lineup in 2025 is a little like a Sunday at the Tick Tock Diner - there's something for everyone, no matter your appetite or how picky your passengers are.

• XLT is for families who want good tech, better comfort, and heated seats that save marriages during Jersey winters.

• ST-Line is the cool cousin. It looks fast, feels fast, and makes you feel like you know what you’re doing - even if you don’t.

• Limited adds luxury without going overboard. Think leather seats and upgraded audio, but still room for muddy cleats and french fries under the seats.

• ST is the one you get when you’ve finally decided fun is a necessity. Twin-turbo V6. 400 horsepower. And yes, it moves.

• Platinum is the all-in trim. Heated everything. Massaging seats. Real wood accents. More tech than the Apple Store. You could live in it if zoning allowed.

The 2025 Explorer isn’t just smart. It’s North Jersey smart. With Ford Co-Pilot360^™, the SUV doesn’t just help you drive - it helps you survive the Pulaski Skyway during rush hour.

It keeps you in your lane, warns you when someone’s creeping in your blind spot, and hits the brakes when someone cuts you off without signaling (which, let’s face it, is most people). You also get adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system for tight Clifton street parking, and a pre-collision assist system that reacts faster than your mom reaching for the dashboard.

Even the base engine - a turbocharged 2.3L EcoBoost - has more than enough zip to handle anything between Broad Street and the Watchung Mountains. But if you're the type who believes every merge is a race (and honestly, who isn't around here?), the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 in the ST trim delivers 400 horsepower and the attitude to match.

Available Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management makes winter a little less awful, and the ride is tuned for comfort - even on stretches of Route 46 that should really qualify as off-roading.

Behind all the new tech and sporty curves is an SUV that still understands your life isn't always glamorous. You’ve got kids. Or dogs. Or maybe your job involves a surprising number of folding tables. Either way, the Explorer offers three rows of flexible seating, a generous cargo area, and second-row options that make climbing into the back feel less like an obstacle course.

Weekend trip to the Shore? Easy. Grocery run for a block party? No problem. Random detour through a dirt trail because your GPS lied to you again? The Explorer is game.

We’ve been part of Clifton long enough to remember when the most exciting thing on Route 3 was a Sbarro in the mall food court. We’re not just a dealership - we’re a group of locals who care about what you drive, how you’re treated, and whether you leave here feeling like you got more than you expected.

That means no pressure. No games. Just straightforward help from folks who’ve probably stood behind you in line at Corrado’s.

We offer competitive pricing, honest trade-in values, and a full-service department that actually picks up the phone. Our location is easy to find, right near where the Wendy’s used to be, not far from the Costco that’s always too crowded.

Is the 2025 Ford Explorer available now at Fette Ford?
Yes - and if you ask nicely, we’ll even let you test drive more than one trim.

Which trim is best for families?
The XLT and Limited trims strike the best balance of value, comfort, and features for daily life - school drop-offs, road trips, and everything in between.

How’s the gas mileage?
You’ll get an estimated 20–28 MPG depending on your engine and drive mode. Not bad for an SUV with this much room - and this much attitude.

Can I lease the 2025 Explorer in Clifton?
Absolutely. We’ve got rotating lease specials, financing offers, and even incentives for recent college grads, first responders, and military personnel.

What’s the towing capacity?
When properly equipped, the Explorer can tow up to 5,600 pounds - perfect for small campers, boats, or that trailer full of questionable Facebook Marketplace furniture.

This is the part where most car sites tell you to “explore your possibilities” or “elevate your adventure.” Not us.

We’ll just say this: the 2025 Ford Explorer is a smart, stylish, safe, and powerful SUV that makes sense for how we actually live and drive here in Jersey. And Fette Ford is the place to get it - with the inventory, the team, and the no-nonsense approach you deserve.