2026 Ford Explorer  Exterior Design

Whether you’re running daily errands or heading off the pavement for the weekend, the 2026 Ford Explorer offers exterior options to fit your driving routine. The available Tremor® trim brings genuine off-road hardware to the lineup, including all-terrain tires and steel underbody protection. Other available exterior features cover lighting, glass, and liftgate options across the lineup.

Available exterior features include:

• All-terrain tires
• 18-, 20-, or 21-in. aluminum wheels
• Black exterior accents
• LED signature lighting, headlamps, fog lamps, and taillamps
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Heated, power-folding side view mirrors with Autofold and driver’s side auto-dimming
• Rear privacy glass
• Roof rack side rails
• Steel under-body protection
• Power liftgate

2026 Ford Explorer Interior Features

For family road trips that span all three rows, the 2026 Ford Explorer brings cabin comfort that holds up over time behind the wheel. Make every drive comfortable with the available heated and ventilated multicontour front seats with Active Motion® massage technology. Expand cargo space with ease thanks to the PowerFold® third-row seats that fold down with minimal effort.

Available interior design features include:

• Panoramic fixed glass moonroof with power shade
• Cloth, ActiveX®, Miko® suede, or leather seat upholstery
• Ten-way power driver’s seat
• Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
• Heated, ventilated, multicontour Active Motion front seats
• Heated second-row seats
• PowerFold third-row seats with 50/50 split
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Ambient interior lighting
• Remote start system

2026 Ford Explorer Engine & Towing

Two engine choices power the 2026 Ford Explorer lineup, both available in rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) and paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission. The standard 2.3L EcoBoost® inline four-cylinder (I4) engine handles daily commutes and family errands, while the available 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine is built for spirited weekend drives. Standard equipment also includes the Class III Trailer Tow Package, with a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

View the following engine specifications for more information.

2026 Ford Explorer Available Colors

• Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
• Vapor Blue Metallic
• Agate Black Metallic
• Space White Metallic
• Carbonized Gray Metallic
• Marsh Gray
• Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

2026 Ford Explorer Trim Levels

• Active 100A $40,260*
• Active $42,380*
• ST-Line $46,950*
• Tremor $50,760*
• Platinum™ $52,760*
• ST $56,700*

2026 Ford Explorer Safety & Technology Specs

The 2026 Ford Explorer comes standard with the Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ suite, which includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane centering, and lane keeping. Those features help when you're working through heavy traffic or holding a steady pace on the highway. On select trims, the available BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system provides steering support on pre-mapped highway segments.

The 2026 Ford Explorer pairs a 12.3-inch instrument cluster with Ford Digital Experience on a 13.2-inch infotainment display. Your smartphone connects wirelessly through Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™. For a cabin audio upgrade, the available B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® puts up to 14 speakers throughout the interior.

Available safety features include:

• Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering
  • Auto high-beam headlights
  • BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert, exit warning, and trailer coverage
  • Intersection assist
  • Lane keeping system
  • Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking
  • Rear cross-traffic braking
  • Rearview camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Post-collision braking
  • Speed sign recognition
• Trailer sway control
• 360-degree camera with split view
• Front parking sensors
• BlueCruise hands-free highway driving capability
• SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad
• SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
• Perimeter alarm

Available technology features include:

• 12.3-in. instrument cluster display
• Ford Digital Experience with 13.2-in. infotainment display
• Six-speaker sound system, or a ten- or 14-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
• HD Radio™
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Google built-in
• SiriusXM® with 360L capability
• 4G/5G modem
• Front-, second-, and third-row USB ports
• Three 12V power ports
• 110V/150W AC power outlet
• Active noise cancellation
• Universal garage door opener

2026 Ford Explorer for Sale in St. Clair Shores, MI

Browse our inventory of new Explorer trims at our Ford dealership in St. Clair Shores, MI. Schedule a test drive of your favorite trim or check out our lease offers for a competitive deal. Reach out to a Roy O’Brien Ford team member online or by calling us at (586) 496-5039 with any questions.