NCAP 5-Star Crash Test/Rollover Ratings

2025 Explorer HEV SUV

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
*****
Side Pole
*****
Rollover
****
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2025 Explorer SUV

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
*****
Side Pole
*****
Rollover
****
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IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2025 Ford Explorer 4-door SUV

2025 Ford Explorer 4-door SUV Applies only to models built after June 2025.

Moderate Overlap
Not tested.
Small Overlap (Driver)1
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Hip/Thigh Injury
A Lower Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Passenger)2
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Hip/Thigh Injury
G Lower Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Small Overlap Passenger-side Crash Test report »
Side Rating
Not tested.
Rear Rating
Not tested.
Rollover Rating
Not tested.

1 — Applies only to models built after May 2020.

2 — Applies only to models built after May 2020.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.