For the ones who see every detour as a scenic route.
Max. Avail. Horsepower
400hp
Towing Capacity
5,000 lbs
Models
Find an Explorer That Fits
6 Models Available
Explorer® Active 100A
- 2.3L EcoBoost® engine
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ including Adaptive Cruise Control
- Selectable drive modes
- Class III Trailer Tow Package
Explorer® Active
- 2.3L EcoBoost® engine
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ including Adaptive Cruise Control
- Heated front-row seats
- Power liftgate
Explorer® ST-Line
- 2.3L EcoBoost® engine
- 360-Degree Camera
- Unique durable cloth-trimmed seats with red stitching
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with 10 speakers including subwoofer
Explorer® Tremor®
- Available 3.0L EcoBoost® engine
- Torsen® limited-slip rear axle
- Off-road tuned suspension with increased ride height
- Underbody protection - front and rear deflector plates
Explorer® Platinum™
- 2.3L EcoBoost® engine
- BlueCruise hands-free highway driving equipped (1-year + 90-day plan included)
- Heated, ventilated, massaging front-row seats with leather inserts
- Available panoramic fixed glass roof with power sunshade
Explorer® ST
- 3.0L EcoBoost® engine
- BlueCruise hands-free highway driving equipped
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Performance brakes with red-painted brake calipers
The Untamed Explorer® Tremor®
Go where adventure calls. The 2026 Explorer Tremor with the available 3.0L EcoBoost® engine is the most powerful off-road Explorer ever. And with off-road tuned suspension, underbody protection, and a Torsen® limited-slip rear axle for enhanced traction and stability, you can use all that power to get almost anywhere.
2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine
Power you can count on, with 300 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque.
5,000 lbs of Towing Capacity
Tow up to 5,000 lbs with any Explorer model, thanks to the standard Class III Tow Package.
3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine
Turbocharging and direct injection churn out 400 hp and 415 lb.-ft of torque.
Side-Wind Stabilization
Standard on all models, side-wind stabilization is designed to help you keep your vehicle on its path in high or gusty winds.
Technology
Tech That Takes You Further
Blind Spot Information System
Alerts you to vehicles in the lanes beside you and traffic crossing behind you when backing up.
Ford Connectivity Package
Enjoy streaming, games, even karaoke while parked. Take a call from work. Connect devices to Wi-Fi®. And more.
Ford Digital Experience
Everything you love about your digital life, including the functionality and partners you're used to, designed and curated by Ford to enhance your drive.
Hands-Free Highway Driving
Interior
Enjoy the Journey
Go together, wherever Explorer takes you. Available seating for up to seven passengers and an available 85.8 cu ft of cargo space mean you can bring along just about everyone and everything you need.
Cargo Capacity
Your gear, your stuff, your essentials and must-haves. Whatever you call it, Explorer lets you bring along 85.3 cubic feet of it. Explorer Active offers 85.8 cubic feet.
Ambient Lighting
Set the mood and personalize the lighting color inside your Explorer.
Exterior
Natural Elegance
Every Explorer® SUV stands out everywhere from suburban parking lots to the remotest byways. Impress with the sporty looks of ST-Line and ST. Or blaze your own trail in a new Tremor® model with contrasting orange accents.
LED Headlamps
The sleek all-LED headlamps help illuminate the road ahead.
LED Taillamps
The LED taillamps and light bar appliqué extend from the vehicle's corners and stretch toward the liftgate.
Power Liftgate
For added convenience, you can open or close the available power liftgate with your key fob.
FAQ
Things You Should Know
5,000 lbs. All Explorer® models come standard with the Class III Tow Package, which enables this max towing capacity.
Towing by Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine — 5,000 lbs 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 engine — 5,000 lbs
Towing Package Details: The Class III Tow Package, standard on all Explorer models, includes a Class III hitch receiver, a seven-wire harness, and four- and seven-pin trailer connectors.
Exterior:
Length: 198.7 inches
Width: 89.3 inches (with mirrors) or 78.9 inches (without mirrors)
Height: 69.6 inches (Active 100A, Active, and ST-Line), 69.8 inches (ST), 70.2 inches (Platinum™), 70.8 inches (Tremor®) Wheelbase: 119.1 inches
Interior:
Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 40.7 inches (38.9 on Platinum) / 40.5 inches (38.2 on Platinum) / 38.9 inches
Leg room (Front/Middle/Rear): 42.9 inches (43 inches on Active 100A and Active) / 37 inches (37.5 inches on Active 100A and Active) / 31.8 inches
Passenger Volume: 150.3 cubic feet (Active 100A, Active, and ST-Line), 149.5 cubic feet (ST, Tremor), 143.8 (Platinum)
Cargo Capacity (behind third-row seats, with all seats in place): 16.3 cubic feet
Maximum Cargo Capacity: 85.8 cubic feet (Active 100A, Active, and ST-Line), 85.3 cubic feet (all other models)
Explorer® SUVs seat six or seven people, depending on the model and options selected. Second-row captain’s chairs are standard on all models except ST-Line, whilesome models are available with a second-row bench seat (standard on ST-Line) that adds capacity for one additional passenger.
Detailed Seating Options: 6 Passenger: Second-row captain’s chairs, standard on all models except ST-Line. 7 Passenger: Second-row bench seat, standard on available on all models except Tremor®.
3-Row Seating: All Explorer models have third-row seats. PowerFold® third-row seats are available on Tremor and standard on ST and Platinum™.
Yes, Explorer® SUVs are available with intelligent four-wheel drive.
By Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine — RWD is standard on all models with this engine, and Intelligent 4WD is available on all models. 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 engine — Intelligent 4WD is standard on Tremor® model and available on ST model.
Terrain Management System™: Explorer SUVs include up to six available drive modes to choose from.
Changes for 2026 include the addition of the off-road-focused Tremor® model to the lineup, as well as features like the panoramic fixed glass roof available on allmodels. For models equipped with available Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving, the system now includes an Automatic Lane Change feature help you spend more time hands-free.
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