2026 Ford Explorer

If your household runs on three rows and a tight schedule, take a look at this new 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4WD at Michigan City Ford in Michigan City, Indiana. Finished in Agate Black Metallic with 18-inch silver painted wheels, it pairs a 2.3L EcoBoost and a 10-speed automatic with heated front seats, a power liftgate, a 13.2-inch touchscreen and an 18-inch spare wheel and jack kit.Factory options on the window sticker total $560 as the original listed cost of added equipment when new. An 18-inch spare wheel and jack kit at $400 is the one to appreciate on a long trip far from a tire shop, and floor liners for rows one and two at $160 help protect the cabin through salt, sand and slush. The sticker also shows dealer-installed all-weather floor liners separately from that factory figure. Equipment Group 200A sets up the trim, the 18-inch silver painted aluminum wheels wear P255/65R18 all-season tires, and a one-year Ford connectivity trial is listed at no charge.The cabin is laid out for the way families actually live. The third row folds flat in a 50/50 split when sports gear or a hardware store run takes priority, and USB-C ports reach all rows to keep tablets and phones alive on the way to Grandma's. Up front you get heated seats, a power driver's seat, one-touch up and down windows for the driver and passenger, and dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors. Dark Space Gray cloth trim is comfortable and easy to care for, 12-volt powerpoints handle the accessories, and a rotary gear shift dial keeps the console clear. Outside, the power liftgate and black roof-rack side rails make loading up far less of a chore.You may be surprised how much technology comes on this Explorer. A 12.3-inch LCD digital cluster and a 13.2-inch LCD touchscreen with the Ford Digital Experience, Google Maps and the Play Store give the dash a modern look. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect without a cable, a 5G modem and Wi-Fi hotspot keep passengers online, and SiriusXM with 360L joins a six-speaker AM/FM stereo for entertainment. Four-door intelligent access with push-button start lets you leave your keys in your pocket, and tilt and telescoping steering with wheel-mounted controls makes it easy for every driver to get comfortable. Selectable drive modes help when lake-effect snow or heavy rain moves in.Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ and a rear view camera support an attentive driver and do not replace one. The Personal Safety System, the Safety Canopy airbag system, a driver knee airbag, AdvanceTrac with roll stability control, individual tire pressure monitoring, a perimeter alarm and the SOS post-crash alert system add further protection, and the LATCH child safety system is ready for car seats. A Class III trailer tow package and trailer sway control are on the standard list. Auto LED headlamps, heated mirrors with approach lamps, LED taillamps, rear door privacy glass and a body-color rear spoiler finish the outside. EPA estimates are 20 city, 27 highway and