How much does the 2026 Ford Explorer cost?

The 2026 Ford Explorer has a starting MSRP of $38,330, ranging up to $56,770 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Active from $38,330; Active w/100A Pkg from $40,465; Active w/200A Pkg from $40,585; ST-Line from $45,020; Tremor from $48,330; Platinum from $50,830. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $10,302.

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 12 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 7 trims (11 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, all wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2026 Ford Explorer

7 trims · 11 configurations · SUV

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$10,302

643 for sale · Starting MSRP $38,330 – $56,770

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 12 recalls on record

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Active

Total price (Active MSRP)

$38,330

Typical monthly

$759/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2026 Ford Explorer trims

Active RWD
MSRP
$38,330
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
Active AWD
MSRP
$40,330
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
85.8
Max towing
5,300 lbs
Active w/100A Pkg
MSRP
$40,465
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Active w/200A Pkg
MSRP
$40,585
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)
—
Max towing
5,000 lbs
ST-Line RWD
MSRP
$45,020
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
ST-Line AWD
MSRP
$47,020
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
85.8
Max towing
5,300 lbs
Tremor
MSRP
$48,330
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
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 RWD
MSRP
$50,830
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
Platinum AWD
MSRP
$52,830
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
85.3
Max towing
5,600 lbs
ST RWD
MSRP
$54,770
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
ST AWD
MSRP
$56,770
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/25
Horsepower
400 hp
Torque
415 lb-ft
Engine
3L V6 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
85.3
Max towing
5,600 lbs

Compare 2026 Ford Explorer trim specifications
Spec	Active RWD	Active AWD	Active w/100A Pkg	Active w/200A Pkg	ST-Line RWD	ST-Line AWD	Tremor	Platinum RWD	Platinum AWD	ST RWD	ST AWD
MSRP	$38,330	$40,330	$40,465	$40,585	$45,020	$47,020	$48,330	$50,830	$52,830	$54,770	$56,770
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/29	20/27	20/27	20/29	20/29	20/27	20/27	20/29	20/27	18/25	18/25
Horsepower	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	400 hp	400 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	415 lb-ft	415 lb-ft
Engine	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	3L V6 gas	3L V6 gas
Seating	6	6	7	7	7	7	6	6	6	6	6
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	4WD	RWD	RWD	AWD	AWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	85.8	85.8	—	—	85.8	85.8	85.3	85.3	85.3	85.3	85.3
Max towing	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,600 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Active RWDgas
Active AWDgas
Active w/100A Pkggas
Active w/200A Pkggas
ST-Line RWDgas
ST-Line AWDgas
Tremorgas
Platinum RWDgas
Platinum AWDgas
ST RWDgas
ST AWDgas
Fuel type: Active RWDregular unleaded
Active AWDregular unleaded
Active w/100A Pkgpremium unleaded (recommended)
Active w/200A Pkgpremium unleaded (recommended)
ST-Line RWDregular unleaded
ST-Line AWDregular unleaded
Tremorregular unleaded
Platinum RWDregular unleaded
Platinum AWDregular unleaded
ST RWDregular unleaded
ST AWDregular unleaded
Cylinders: Active RWDI4
Active AWDI4
Active w/100A PkgI4
Active w/200A PkgI4
ST-Line RWDI4
ST-Line AWDI4
TremorI4
Platinum RWDI4
Platinum AWDI4
ST RWDV6
ST AWDV6
Displacement: Active RWD2.3 L
Active AWD2.3 L
Active w/100A Pkg2.3 L
Active w/200A Pkg2.3 L
ST-Line RWD2.3 L
ST-Line AWD2.3 L
Tremor2.3 L
Platinum RWD2.3 L
Platinum AWD2.3 L
ST RWD3 L
ST AWD3 L
Horsepower: Active RWD300 hp
Active AWD300 hp
Active w/100A Pkg300 hp
Active w/200A Pkg300 hp
ST-Line RWD300 hp
ST-Line AWD300 hp
Tremor300 hp
Platinum RWD300 hp
Platinum AWD300 hp
ST RWD400 hp
ST AWD400 hp
Torque: Active RWD310 lb-ft
Active AWD310 lb-ft
Active w/100A Pkg310 lb-ft
Active w/200A Pkg310 lb-ft
ST-Line RWD310 lb-ft
ST-Line AWD310 lb-ft
Tremor310 lb-ft
Platinum RWD310 lb-ft
Platinum AWD310 lb-ft
ST RWD415 lb-ft
ST AWD415 lb-ft
Transmission: Active RWD10-speed automatic
Active AWD10-speed automatic
Active w/100A Pkg10-speed automatic
Active w/200A Pkg10-speed automatic
ST-Line RWD10-speed automatic
ST-Line AWD10-speed automatic
Tremor10-speed automatic
Platinum RWD10-speed automatic
Platinum AWD10-speed automatic
ST RWD10-speed shiftable automatic
ST AWD10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Active RWDrear wheel drive
Active AWDall wheel drive
Active w/100A Pkgfour wheel drive
Active w/200A Pkgrear wheel drive
ST-Line RWDrear wheel drive
ST-Line AWDall wheel drive
Tremorall wheel drive
Platinum RWDrear wheel drive
Platinum AWDall wheel drive
ST RWDrear wheel drive
ST AWDall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: Active RWDSUV
Active AWDSUV
Active w/100A PkgSUV
Active w/200A PkgSUV
ST-Line RWDSUV
ST-Line AWDSUV
TremorSUV
Platinum RWDSUV
Platinum AWDSUV
ST RWDSUV
ST AWDSUV
Doors: Active RWD4
Active AWD4
Active w/100A Pkg4
Active w/200A Pkg4
ST-Line RWD4
ST-Line AWD4
Tremor4
Platinum RWD4
Platinum AWD4
ST RWD4
ST AWD4
Seating: Active RWD6
Active AWD6
Active w/100A Pkg7
Active w/200A Pkg7
ST-Line RWD7
ST-Line AWD7
Tremor6
Platinum RWD6
Platinum AWD6
ST RWD6
ST AWD6
Length: Active RWD198.8 in
Active AWD198.8 in
Active w/100A Pkg199 in
Active w/200A Pkg199 in
ST-Line RWD198.8 in
ST-Line AWD198.8 in
Tremor198.8 in
Platinum RWD198.8 in
Platinum AWD198.8 in
ST RWD198.8 in
ST AWD198.8 in
Width: Active RWD78.9 in
Active AWD78.9 in
Active w/100A Pkg79 in
Active w/200A Pkg79 in
ST-Line RWD78.9 in
ST-Line AWD78.9 in
Tremor78.9 in
Platinum RWD78.9 in
Platinum AWD78.9 in
ST RWD78.9 in
ST AWD78.9 in
Height: Active RWD69.9 in
Active AWD69.9 in
Active w/100A Pkg70 in
Active w/200A Pkg70 in
ST-Line RWD69.9 in
ST-Line AWD69.9 in
Tremor69.9 in
Platinum RWD69.9 in
Platinum AWD69.9 in
ST RWD69.9 in
ST AWD69.9 in
Wheelbase: Active RWD119.1 in
Active AWD119.1 in
Active w/100A Pkg119 in
Active w/200A Pkg119 in
ST-Line RWD119.1 in
ST-Line AWD119.1 in
Tremor119.1 in
Platinum RWD119.1 in
Platinum AWD119.1 in
ST RWD119.1 in
ST AWD119.1 in
Ground clearance: Active RWD7.9 in
Active AWD7.9 in
Active w/100A Pkg8 in
Active w/200A Pkg8 in
ST-Line RWD7.9 in
ST-Line AWD7.9 in
Tremor7.9 in
Platinum RWD7.9 in
Platinum AWD7.9 in
ST RWD7.9 in
ST AWD7.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Active RWD16.3 cu ft
Active AWD16.3 cu ft
Active w/100A Pkg—
Active w/200A Pkg—
ST-Line RWD16.3 cu ft
ST-Line AWD16.3 cu ft
Tremor16.3 cu ft
Platinum RWD16.3 cu ft
Platinum AWD16.3 cu ft
ST RWD16.3 cu ft
ST AWD16.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Active RWD85.8 cu ft
Active AWD85.8 cu ft
Active w/100A Pkg—
Active w/200A Pkg—
ST-Line RWD85.8 cu ft
ST-Line AWD85.8 cu ft
Tremor85.3 cu ft
Platinum RWD85.3 cu ft
Platinum AWD85.3 cu ft
ST RWD85.3 cu ft
ST AWD85.3 cu ft
Max towing: Active RWD5,300 lbs
Active AWD5,300 lbs
Active w/100A Pkg5,000 lbs
Active w/200A Pkg5,000 lbs
ST-Line RWD5,300 lbs
ST-Line AWD5,300 lbs
Tremor5,300 lbs
Platinum RWD5,600 lbs
Platinum AWD5,600 lbs
ST RWD5,600 lbs
ST AWD5,600 lbs
Curb weight: Active RWD—
Active AWD—
Active w/100A Pkg4,457 lbs
Active w/200A Pkg4,344 lbs
ST-Line RWD—
ST-Line AWD—
Tremor—
Platinum RWD—
Platinum AWD—
ST RWD—
ST AWD—
Fuel tank: Active RWD17.9 gal
Active AWD17.9 gal
Active w/100A Pkg18 gal
Active w/200A Pkg18 gal
ST-Line RWD17.9 gal
ST-Line AWD17.9 gal
Tremor17.9 gal
Platinum RWD20.2 gal
Platinum AWD20.2 gal
ST RWD20.2 gal
ST AWD20.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Active RWD24
Active AWD23
Active w/100A Pkg23
Active w/200A Pkg24
ST-Line RWD24
ST-Line AWD23
Tremor23
Platinum RWD24
Platinum AWD23
ST RWD21
ST AWD20
City MPG: Active RWD20
Active AWD20
Active w/100A Pkg20
Active w/200A Pkg20
ST-Line RWD20
ST-Line AWD20
Tremor20
Platinum RWD20
Platinum AWD20
ST RWD18
ST AWD18
Highway MPG: Active RWD29
Active AWD27
Active w/100A Pkg27
Active w/200A Pkg29
ST-Line RWD29
ST-Line AWD27
Tremor27
Platinum RWD29
Platinum AWD27
ST RWD25
ST AWD25

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Active RWD	Active AWD	Active w/100A Pkg	Active w/200A Pkg	ST-Line RWD	ST-Line AWD	Tremor	Platinum RWD	Platinum AWD	ST RWD	ST AWD
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	V6	V6
Displacement	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	3 L	3 L
Horsepower	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	400 hp	400 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	415 lb-ft	415 lb-ft
Transmission	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	6	6	7	7	7	7	6	6	6	6	6
Length	198.8 in	198.8 in	199 in	199 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in
Width	78.9 in	78.9 in	79 in	79 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in
Height	69.9 in	69.9 in	70 in	70 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in
Wheelbase	119.1 in	119.1 in	119 in	119 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in
Ground clearance	7.9 in	7.9 in	8 in	8 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	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	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	—	—	85.8 cu ft	85.8 cu ft	85.3 cu ft	85.3 cu ft	85.3 cu ft	85.3 cu ft	85.3 cu ft
Max towing	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,600 lbs
Curb weight	—	—	4,457 lbs	4,344 lbs	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Fuel tank	17.9 gal	17.9 gal	18 gal	18 gal	17.9 gal	17.9 gal	17.9 gal	20.2 gal	20.2 gal	20.2 gal	20.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	23	23	24	24	23	23	24	23	21	20
City MPG	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	18	18
Highway MPG	29	27	27	29	29	27	27	29	27	25	25

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