Ford Explorer Technology

Columbus, GA drivers searching for advanced technology in their next three-row SUV will find all the safety and connectivity features they crave in the new Ford Explorer. With a fully refreshed interior and a new cutting-edge Ford infotainment system, the 2025 Ford Explorer is designed to keep you connected, wherever you choose to roam. Learn more about the Ford Explorer safety and infotainment tech with this guide from Opelika Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram before visiting our dealership to find the Ford Explorer with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ you need for your commutes through Auburn.

New Ford Infotainment System: The Ford Digital Experience

As part of the 2025 interior refresh, the Ford Explorer is now equipped with a new infotainment system: the Ford Digital Experience. This exclusive Ford infotainment suite includes standard Google integration, including online features such as Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play, so you can enjoy all your favorite apps on your Phenix City trips. In addition, drivers will find even more tech-focused features throughout the cabin, including standard amenities such as:

• 12.3-inch digital information cluster
• 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen 
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone compatibility
• FordPass Connect™ with 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability
• USB ports in all 3 rows
• SiriusXM® with 360L
• 6-speaker audio system

To make the most of your Ford Explorer with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, consider upgrading your interior tech with available features such as a wireless charging pad and upgraded B&O® sound systems by Bang & Olufsen.

2025 Ford Explorer Safety Technology

No matter which of the 2025 Ford Explorer trim levels you choose, you’ll find an advanced Ford Co-Pilot360™ safety suite comes standard. When you choose the entry-level Active configuration, you’ll enjoy Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+, which comes with Ford Explorer safety features such as:

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering
• Auto High-Beam Headlamps
• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert, Exit Warning, and Trailer Coverage
• Evasive Steering Assist
• Intersection Assist 2.0
• Lane Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Assist, and Driver Alert)
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (includes Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, and Dynamic Brake Support)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
• Rear View Camera with Backup Assist grid lines
• Reverse Parking Assist
• Post-Collision Braking

If you choose to upgrade to a higher trim, such as the Platinum or ST, you’ll have even more safety tech at your fingertips. Features of the enhanced Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0 include:

• 360-Degree Camera (with Split View)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (includes Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, and Predictive Speed Assist)
• Front Parking Sensors
• Intersection Assist 2.2
• Lane Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Assist, Road Edge Detection, and Driver Alert)
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (includes Intersection Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Dynamic Brake Support)

Discover The New Ford Digital Experience At Opelika Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

When it comes to tech and safety, it’s hard to beat the new Ford Explorer. Experience the high-tech Explorer interior firsthand when you reach out to Opelika Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Our team will set up an appointment at our Opelika dealership to help you find the Ford Explorer with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ that suits your needs.