How much does the 2026 Ford Explorer cost?

The 2026 Ford Explorer has a starting MSRP of $38,465, ranging up to $56,905 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Active from $38,465; ST-Line from $45,155; Tremor from $48,965; Platinum from $50,965; ST from $54,905. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $17,470.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Ford Explorer?

The 2026 Ford Explorer achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2026 Ford Explorer have?

The 2026 Ford Explorer offers up to 85.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2026 Ford Explorer tow?

The 2026 Ford Explorer has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,600 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2026 Ford Explorer safe?

The 2026 Ford Explorer earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 14 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2026 Ford Explorer come in?

The 2026 Ford Explorer is available in 5 trims (11 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2026 Ford Explorer

5 trims · 11 configurations · SUV

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$17,470

37 for sale · Starting MSRP $38,465 – $56,905

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 14 recalls on record

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37 live listings from $17,470 · median $46,469

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Active

Total price (Active MSRP)

$38,465

Typical monthly

$762/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2026 Ford Explorer trims

Active
4 configurations
MSRP
$38,465 – $42,585
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/29
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
85.8
Max towing
5,300 lbs
ST-Line
2 configurations
MSRP
$45,155 – $47,155
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/29
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
85.8
Max towing
5,300 lbs
Tremor
MSRP
$48,965
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/23
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
85.3
Max towing
5,300 lbs
Platinum
2 configurations
MSRP
$50,965 – $52,965
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/29
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
85.3
Max towing
5,600 lbs
ST
2 configurations
MSRP
$54,905 – $56,905
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/25
Horsepower
400 hp
Torque
415 lb-ft
Engine
3L V6 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
85.3
Max towing
5,600 lbs

Compare 2026 Ford Explorer trim specifications
Spec	Active4 configurations	ST-Line2 configurations	Tremor	Platinum2 configurations	ST2 configurations
MSRP	$38,465 – $42,585	$45,155 – $47,155	$48,965	$50,965 – $52,965	$54,905 – $56,905
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/29	20/29	19/23	20/29	18/25
Horsepower	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	400 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	415 lb-ft
Engine	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	3L V6 gas
Seating	6	7	6	6	6
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	85.8	85.8	85.3	85.3	85.3
Max towing	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,600 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Activegas
ST-Linegas
Tremorgas
Platinumgas
STgas
Fuel type: Activeregular unleaded
ST-Lineregular unleaded
Tremorregular unleaded
Platinumregular unleaded
STregular unleaded
Cylinders: ActiveI4
ST-LineI4
TremorI4
PlatinumI4
STV6
Displacement: Active2.3 L
ST-Line2.3 L
Tremor2.3 L
Platinum2.3 L
ST3 L
Horsepower: Active300 hp
ST-Line300 hp
Tremor300 hp
Platinum300 hp
ST400 hp
Torque: Active310 lb-ft
ST-Line310 lb-ft
Tremor310 lb-ft
Platinum310 lb-ft
ST415 lb-ft
Transmission: Active10-speed automatic
ST-Line10-speed automatic
Tremor10-speed automatic
Platinum10-speed automatic
ST10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Activerear wheel drive
ST-Linerear wheel drive
Tremorall wheel drive
Platinumrear wheel drive
STrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: ActiveSUV
ST-LineSUV
TremorSUV
PlatinumSUV
STSUV
Doors: Active4
ST-Line4
Tremor4
Platinum4
ST4
Seating: Active6
ST-Line7
Tremor6
Platinum6
ST6
Length: Active198.8 in
ST-Line198.8 in
Tremor198.8 in
Platinum198.8 in
ST198.8 in
Width: Active78.9 in
ST-Line78.9 in
Tremor78.9 in
Platinum78.9 in
ST78.9 in
Height: Active69.9 in
ST-Line69.9 in
Tremor69.9 in
Platinum69.9 in
ST69.9 in
Wheelbase: Active119.1 in
ST-Line119.1 in
Tremor119.1 in
Platinum119.1 in
ST119.1 in
Ground clearance: Active7.9 in
ST-Line7.9 in
Tremor7.9 in
Platinum7.9 in
ST7.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Active16.3 cu ft
ST-Line16.3 cu ft
Tremor16.3 cu ft
Platinum16.3 cu ft
ST16.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Active85.8 cu ft
ST-Line85.8 cu ft
Tremor85.3 cu ft
Platinum85.3 cu ft
ST85.3 cu ft
Max towing: Active5,300 lbs
ST-Line5,300 lbs
Tremor5,300 lbs
Platinum5,600 lbs
ST5,600 lbs
Fuel tank: Active17.9 gal
ST-Line17.9 gal
Tremor17.9 gal
Platinum20.2 gal
ST20.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Active24
ST-Line24
Tremor21
Platinum24
ST21
City MPG: Active20
ST-Line20
Tremor19
Platinum20
ST18
Highway MPG: Active29
ST-Line29
Tremor23
Platinum29
ST25

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Active	ST-Line	Tremor	Platinum	ST
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	V6
Displacement	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	3 L
Horsepower	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	400 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	415 lb-ft
Transmission	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	6	7	6	6	6
Length	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in
Width	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in
Height	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in
Wheelbase	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in
Ground clearance	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	85.8 cu ft	85.8 cu ft	85.3 cu ft	85.3 cu ft	85.3 cu ft
Max towing	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,600 lbs
Fuel tank	17.9 gal	17.9 gal	17.9 gal	20.2 gal	20.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	24	21	24	21
City MPG	20	20	19	20	18
Highway MPG	29	29	23	29	25

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