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2026 Ford Explorer SUV Overview
The standard features of the Ford Explorer Active include EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 300hp intercooled turbo engine, 10-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), Integrated navigation system with voice activation, Side seat mounted airbags, Safety Canopy System curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbags, driver knee airbag, Airbag occupancy sensor, Air conditioning, 18" aluminum wheels, Cruise control, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go distance pacing, ABS and driveline traction control
2026 Ford
Explorer SUV
Starting at: $38,465
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Inventory
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2026 Ford Explorer Active SUV EcoBoost I-4
- MSRP1:$46,170
- Employee Pricing Incentive:$3,262
- Employee Pricing:$42,908
- Up Fit:$3,262
- Doc Fee:$499
- Legendary Price:$46,669
- Offers:$4,000
- Legendary Price:$42,669
View Details- Engine:
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4,
- Transmission:
- 10-Speed Automatic,
- Exterior Color:
- Black Metallic,
- Interior Color:
- Dark Space Gray,
- Stock #:
- LN261354,
- Vehicle Status:
- In Stock,
- EPA-Est MPG6:
- 20/29
- VIN:
- 1FMUK7DH0TGA24410
- Manufacturer Offers10: $1,000 and 0.0% APR on select Ford models, Retail Customer Cash
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2026 Ford Explorer ST SUV EcoBoost V6
- MSRP1:$63,640
- Employee Pricing Incentive:$4,707
- Employee Pricing:$58,933
- Up Fit:$4,707
- Doc Fee:$499
- Legendary Price:$64,139
- Offers:$4,000
- Legendary Price:$60,139
View Details- Engine:
- 3L EcoBoost V6,
- Transmission:
- 10-Speed Automatic,
- Exterior Color:
- White Metallic,
- Interior Color:
- Onyx,
- Stock #:
- LN261416,
- Vehicle Status:
- In Stock,
- EPA-Est MPG6:
- 18/25
- VIN:
- 1FMWK8GC8TGB44020
Sun and Sound Package, Equipment Group 400A Standard Package- Manufacturer Offers10: $1,000 and 0.0% APR on select Ford models, Retail Customer Cash
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2026 Ford Explorer ST SUV EcoBoost V6
- MSRP1:$63,390
- Employee Pricing Incentive:$4,683
- Employee Pricing:$58,707
- Up Fit:$4,683
- Doc Fee:$499
- Legendary Price:$63,889
- Offers:$4,000
- Legendary Price:$59,889
View Details- Engine:
- 3L EcoBoost V6,
- Transmission:
- 10-Speed Automatic,
- Exterior Color:
- White Metallic,
- Interior Color:
- Onyx,
- Stock #:
- LN261449,
- Vehicle Status:
- In Stock,
- EPA-Est MPG6:
- 18/25
- VIN:
- 1FMWK8GC0TGB80736
Sun and Sound Package, Equipment Group 400A Standard Package- Manufacturer Offers10: $1,000 and 0.0% APR on select Ford models, Retail Customer Cash
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2026 Ford Explorer ST SUV EcoBoost V6
- MSRP1:$64,085
- Employee Pricing Incentive:$4,755
- Employee Pricing:$59,330
- Up Fit:$4,755
- Doc Fee:$499
- Legendary Price:$64,584
- Offers:$4,000
- Legendary Price:$60,584
View Details- Engine:
- 3L EcoBoost V6,
- Transmission:
- 10-Speed Automatic,
- Exterior Color:
- Vapor Blue,
- Interior Color:
- Onyx,
- Stock #:
- LN261446,
- Vehicle Status:
- In Stock,
- EPA-Est MPG6:
- 18/25
- VIN:
- 1FMWK8GC1TGB92751
Sun and Sound Package, Equipment Group 400A Standard Package- Manufacturer Offers10: $1,000 and 0.0% APR on select Ford models, Retail Customer Cash
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2026 Ford Explorer Platinum SUV EcoBoost I-4
- MSRP1:$62,565
- Employee Pricing Incentive:$4,570
- Employee Pricing:$57,995
- Up Fit:$4,570
- Doc Fee:$499
- Legendary Price:$63,064
- Offers:$4,000
- Legendary Price:$59,064
View Details- Engine:
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4,
- Transmission:
- 10-Speed Automatic,
- Exterior Color:
- White Metallic,
- Interior Color:
- Mojave Dusk/Onyx,
- Stock #:
- LN261461,
- Vehicle Status:
- In Stock,
- EPA-Est MPG6:
- 20/27
- VIN:
- 1FMUK8HH7TGB22902
Lux Leather Package, Wheels: : 21" Bright Machined Aluminum w/Tarnish Dark Pockets, Equipment Group 600A Standard Package- Manufacturer Offers10: $1,000 and 0.0% APR on select Ford models, Retail Customer Cash
Specifications
- Rear cargo - liftgate
- Power door mirrors
- Heated door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Bumpers - body-color
- Trailer hitch
- Trailer sway control
- Hitch Class - III
- Engine liters - 2.3L
- Compressor - intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration - I-4
- Horsepower - 300hp @ 5,500RPM
- Torque - 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Number of valves - 16
- Variable valve control
- Engine location - front
- Hybrid electric powertrain type - none
- Hybrid traction battery type - none
- Electric motor horsepower - none
- Hybrid system net power - none
- Recommended fuel - Premium Unleaded
- Transmission - 10 speed automatic
- Mode select transmission
- Drive type - rear-wheel
- Fuel economy combined - 24mpg
- Fuel tank capacity - 17.9gal.
- Hybrid system combined power torque - none
- Electric motor 1 torque - none
- Standard fuel economy fuel type - gasoline
- Fuel economy city - 20mpg
- Fuel economy highway - 29mpg
- Basic warranty - 36 months/36,000miles
- Powertrain warranty - 60 months/60,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty - 60 months/ unlimited distance
- Roadside assistance coverage - 60 months/60,000miles
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Speed-sensing steering
- Alloy wheels
- Front tires - 255/65HR18.0
- Rear tires - 255/65HR18.0
- Wheel size - 18"
- Engine displacement - 2.3 L
- Engine torque - 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Engine bore x stroke - 87.5mm x 94.0mm (3.44" x 3.70")
- Compression ratio - 10.00 to 1
- Curb weight - 1,970kg (4,344lbs)
- GVWR - 2,644kg (5,830lbs)
- Towing capacity - 2,268kg (5,000lbs)
- Exterior length - 5,050mm (198.8")
- Exterior body width - 2,004mm (78.9")
- Exterior height - 1,768mm (69.6")
- Wheelbase - 3,025mm (119.1")
- Front legroom - 1,092mm (43.0")
- Rear legroom - 991mm (39.0")
- 3rd row legroom - 818mm (32.2")
- Front headroom - 1,034mm (40.7")
- Rear headroom - 1,029mm (40.5")
- 3rd row headroom - 988mm (38.9")
- Front hiproom - 1,504mm (59.2")
- Rear hiproom - 1,501mm (59.1")
- 3rd row hiproom - 1,039mm (40.9")
- Front shoulder room - 1,577mm (62.1")
- Rear shoulder room - 1,572mm (61.9")
- 3rd row shoulder room - 1,387mm (54.6")
- Passenger volume - 4,330L (152.9 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume - 462 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG) - 5
- AM/FM radio - SiriusXM with 360L
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months) - 3
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Speakers - 6
- Wireless phone connectivity - Bluetooth
- 1st row LCD monitors - 2
- Primary LCD size - 13.2"
- Smart device integration - Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Fully automatic headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Rear window wiper
- Rear window defroster
- Front reading lights
- Rear reading lights
- Appearance - digital/analog
- Configurable
- Tachometer
- Compass
- Outside temperature display
- Low tire pressure warning
- Trip computer
- Parking sensors - Reverse Sensing System rear
- Lane departure - Lane-Keeping System active
- Blind spot - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) warning
- Traffic sign information
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Forward collision - PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist mitigation w/left turn assist
- Rear collision - Rear Cross-Traffic Braking mitigation
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Overhead airbag
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Ignition disable
- Security system
- Electronic stability
- Traction control
- Front pedestrian detection - prevention
- Max seating capacity - 6
- Front seats - bucket
- Power driver seat
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Front center armrest
- Rear seats - captain
- Split folding rear seat
- Rear seats Folding position - fold forward seatback
- 3rd row seats - bench
- Seat Upholstery - cloth
- Approach angle - 20 deg
- Departure angle - 22 deg
- Ground clearance (min) - 193mm (7.6")
- Ramp breakover angle - 17 deg
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear air conditioning
- Speed control
- Adaptive Cruise Control - Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Power windows
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Remote keyless entry
- Proximity key - doors and push button start
- Illuminated entry
- Tilt steering wheel
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Driver vanity mirror
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system - 911 Assist
- Navigation system
- Front beverage holders
- Rear beverage holders
- Overhead console
- Driver door bin
- Passenger door bin
- Rear door bins
Trims
| MSRP1 | Engine | Transmission | City/EPA-Est Hwy mpg | |
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Search New
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$38,465 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 29 |
Active
Search New
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$40,465 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 27 |
Active
Search New
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$40,585 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 29 |
Active
Search New
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$42,585 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 27 |
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ST-Line
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$45,155 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 29 |
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ST-Line
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$47,155 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 27 |
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Tremor
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$48,965 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 19 / 23 |
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Platinum
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$50,965 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 29 |
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Platinum
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$52,965 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 27 |
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ST
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$54,905 | 400-hp 3.0L 6-cyl | 10-spd auto | 18 / 25 |
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ST
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$56,905 | 400-hp 3.0L 6-cyl | 10-spd auto | 18 / 25 |
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