2025 Platinum Question

[paeric01]

I'm planning on ordering a 2025 Platinum in the near future. I plan on upgrading to the 3.0 EB engine and I am trying to figure out if the transmission has SelectShift capability. I have studied the order guide and it is listed as standard on the ST but it is not mentioned on the Platinum. Does anybody know if that capability will be included with the Platinum model? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Dale5403]

According to the build guide the same 10 speed transmission is standard on all trims.

https://shop.ford.com/configure/explorer/2025/config/powertrain/Config[|Ford|Explorer|2025|1|1.|...PUM...99C.PLT.]

 

[2020FordRaptor]

I'm planning on ordering a 2025 Platinum in the near future. I plan on upgrading to the 3.0 EB engine and I am trying to figure out if the transmission has SelectShift capability. I have studied the order guide and it is listed as standard on the ST but it is not mentioned on the Platinum. Does anybody know if that capability will be included with the Platinum model? Thanks in advance for your help.

It is unsure of right now due to it being deleted on everything but STs and Tinberlines last year. The 3.0 is standard on Platinum. Why are you concerned about SelectShift?

According to the build guide the same 10 speed transmission is standard on all trims.

https://shop.ford.com/configure/explorer/2025/config/powertrain/Config[|Ford|Explorer|2025|1|1.|...PUM...99C.PLT.]

He is referring to the ability to manually shift the transmission via paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

 

[themishmosh]

If it's not mentioned in the order guide, I would assume they are NOT included. They were removed from the Platinum for 2022-2024 so I would assume they would be carrying over that decision. You may be able to install it yourself. MAY.

https://fordauthority.com/2021/08/2022-ford-explorer-limits-paddle-shifters-to-timberline-and-st/

 

[blwnsmoke]

It is unsure of right now due to it being deleted on everything but STs and Tinberlines last year. The 3.0 is standard on Platinum. Why are you concerned about SelectShift?

He is referring to the ability to manually shift the transmission via paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

The 3.0 is not standard on the Platinum.

 

[TBill]

The 3.0 EcoBoost engine is an option for the Platinum.

 

[themishmosh]

The 3.0 is not standard on the Platinum.

The 3.0 EcoBoost engine is an option for the Platinum.

Good points. Forgot about that.

It begs the question though...why have the ST and ST-line? Why not just have the ST and make the 3.0L optional?

 

[2020FordRaptor]

The 3.0 is not standard on the Platinum.

The 3.0 EcoBoost engine is an option for the Platinum.

Oh you’re right. It changed from last year.