Verified year comparison
What changed on the Ford Explorer?
Compare only the features our editors have verified. A blank cell does not prove the vehicle lacks a feature—it means the cited guide does not cover that year.
Official configuration changes
Powertrain and efficiency by researched year.
This table compares the complete EPA-tested configuration set for each researched year, independently of feature-guide coverage.
Documentation matrix
Verified feature coverage
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| Feature and equipment note | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Configure Instrument-Cluster MyViewVerified for 2025 Explorer configurations with the configurable instrument-cluster display; available screens depend on installed equipment. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Configure Remote-Start Cabin ComfortVerified for the 2025 Explorer with factory remote start; comfort choices vary with installed heated-seat and heated-steering-wheel equipment. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Program the Hands-Free Liftgate HeightVerified for the 2025 Explorer equipped with a hands-free power liftgate; it does not apply to a manual liftgate. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Program Your Own Five-Digit SecuriCodeVerified for the 2024 U.S./Canada Ford Explorer equipped with the SecuriCode keyless-entry keypad. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Reveal the Factory Keypad Code With Two Programmed KeysVerified for the 2024 U.S./Canada Ford Explorer with a keyless-entry keypad and two previously programmed intelligent-access keys. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Save a Lower Power-Liftgate Opening HeightVerified for the 2024 U.S./Canada Ford Explorer equipped with a power liftgate. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Switch Easy Entry and Exit On or OffVerified for the 2025 Explorer with the power-seat and memory equipment that supports Easy Entry/Exit; the menu can be absent on unequipped vehicles. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Switch Powered Liftgate Movement On or OffVerified for 2025 Explorer vehicles with a power liftgate; the menu location can be the cluster or touchscreen depending on region and configuration. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
Important: this matrix compares published documentation coverage, not every factory option. The equipment/trim control filters the scope labels recorded on guides; it is not a factory build matrix. Confirm an individual vehicle in its window sticker, owner portal or dealer build record.