2026 Ford Explorer Trim Level Comparison
Explorer Model
Active 100A
- 2.3L EcoBoost® engine
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ including Adaptive Cruise Control
- Selectable drive modes
- Class III Trailer Tow Package
- Tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control
- 10 beverage holders
- Rotary gear shift dial
- Three 12V power outlets and six USB ports
- 18" Sparkle Silver-painted aluminum wheels
- Black mesh grille with chrome bars
- All-season tires
- LED headlamps and taillamps
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ including Adaptive Cruise Control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capability
- 13.2" center display
- Ford Digital Experience
Active
- 2.3L EcoBoost® engine
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ including Adaptive Cruise Control
- Heated front-row seats
- Power liftgate
- Active noise cancellation
- Heated front-row seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Ten-way power driver's seat
- Active badging
- Power liftgate
- Black roof-rack side rails
- Chrome lower bodyside accents
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ including Adaptive Cruise Control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capability
- 13.2" center display
- Ford Digital Experience
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
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with 10 speakers including subwoofer
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated front-row seats
- Available heated second-row seats
- 20" Ebony-painted machined aluminum wheels
- Black exterior accents
- Explorer hood badging
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 with 360-Degree Camera
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
- 13.2" center display
- BlueCruise hands-free highway driving optional
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
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with 10 speakers including subwoofer
- Heated front- and second-row seats
- Stitched Tremor logo on front- and second-row seats
- Front- and second-row floor liners
- 18" Ebony Black-painted aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires
- Accent-color tow hooks
- Tremor badging and grille
- Off-road auxiliary lights
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 with 360-Degree Camera
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
- 13.2" center display
- BlueCruise hands-free highway driving optional
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
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with 14 speakers including subwoofer
- Heated front- and second-row seats
- Available leather-trimmed seats
- Ambient Lighting
- 20" Luster Nickel-painted aluminum wheels
- Available panoramic fixed glass roof with power sunshade
- Satin aluminum accents
- Adaptive headlamps
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 with 360-Degree Camera
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
- PowerFold® third-row seats
- BlueCruise hands-free highway driving equipped (1-year + 90-day plan included)
ST
- 3.0L EcoBoost® engine
- BlueCruise hands-free highway driving equipped
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Performance brakes with red-painted brake calipers
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with 10 speakers including subwoofer
- Heated and ventilated front-row seats
- Red accent stitching
- Ambient Lighting
- 21" Magnetite-painted aluminum wheels
- Performance brakes with red-painted brake calipers
- Explorer hood badging
- Quad-tipped exhaust
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 with 360-Degree Camera
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
- PowerFold® third-row seats
- BlueCruise hands-free highway driving equipped
Trim COMPARISON
| Explorer Active 100A | Explorer Active | Explorer ST-Line | Explorer Tremor® | Explorer Platinum™ | Explorer ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 400 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Engine Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | 415 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 20 / 29 / 24 MPG | 20 / 27 / 23 MPG | 20 / 27 / 23 MPG | 19 / 23 / 21 MPG | 20 / 27 / 23 MPG | 18 / 25 / 21 MPG |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Cargo Space | 16.3 cu. ft. | 16.3 cu. ft. | 16.3 cu. ft. | 16.3 cu. ft. | 16.3 cu. ft. | 16.3 cu. ft. |
| Starting MSRP | $38,465 | $40,585 | $45,155 | $48,965 | $50,965 | $54,905 |
Design
Available Seating for Up to Seven
Explorer® offers plenty of space for the school run, family trips, and more. Customize your comfort with the ease and durability of cloth, or upgrade to the luxury of available multicontour, massaging leather-trimmed seats.
Cargo Capacity
Your gear, your stuff, your essentials and must-haves. Whatever you call it, Explorer lets you bring along over 85 cu ft of it*. Select models even offer available PowerFold® third-row seats for convenient access to all that space.
*Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution.
Available Ambient Lighting
Set the mood and personalize the lighting color inside your Explorer.
Windshield Sunscreen
Help keep your vehicle's interior cool with this handy sunshade, available from your Ford dealer.
Performance
Drive With Confidence
Explorer SUV lets you select drive modes to help you prioritize fuel economy, enjoy a sporty feel, or conquer challenging terrain.
Power for Life
Explorer offers two available EcoBoost® engines to deliver the power you need.
Engine Options
- 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine
- 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine
Selectable Drive Modes
Whatever terrain you find, stay in control with six available drive modes: Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, and either Trail or Off-Road, depending on the model.
Technology
Driver-Assist Technology
Ford Co-Pilot360® technologies are focused on helping you feel more confident behind the wheel.*
*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. They do not make your vehicle autonomous or replace your responsibility to drive safely. Please only use if you will pay attention to the road and be prepared to take over at any time. See Owner's Manual for details and limitations.
Ford Connectivity Package
Enjoy streaming, games, even karaoke while parked.* Take a call from work. Connect devices to Wi-Fi®. And more.
*Available Connectivity features vary by model/trim and compatible devices and require an activated modem and compatible network availability. Package pricing, included plans, and term lengths vary by model. Some features may only be available while vehicle is parked. Owners can log in to the Ford app (formerly known as the FordPass® app) to see specific features available to them. Credit card required for plan activation and automatically renews unless cancelled. Terms apply.
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.
FAQ's
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, while some 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 all models. 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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