Big news from Ford! The 2025 Ford Explorer is the first Ford vehicle to feature the new Android-powered infotainment system, dubbed the Digital Experience. Initially debuted with the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, this advanced system brings a host of exciting features to the Explorer.
Key Features:
- Built-in Google Maps
- Google Play Store access
- Google Assistant integration
- Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
- Digital HVAC controls
The Explorer's main 13.2-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which can now project maps, offer a sleek and intuitive interface. While it doesn't have the 48-inch panoramic screen of the Nautilus, the Explorer's system is perfectly adaptable to its interior.
Notably, the new Explorer lacks physical climate control buttons, following the trend set by Ford's redesigned Maverick truck. This move towards digital controls showcases the versatility of the system across different models and screen sizes.
Stay tuned for more updates as Ford plans to roll out this Android-based system in its electric vehicles like the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, each featuring unique screen configurations!
