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2026 Ford Explorer
A 6 to 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain and 4WD and RWD availability.
2026 Ford Explorer is a 6 to 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2026 Ford Explorer offers 4WD and RWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters. 2026 Ford Explorer is part of the current generation that began with the 2020 model year.
5KNOWN TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
6–7SEATS
85.8 cu ftMAX CARGO
2026 model-year guide5KNOWN TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
6–7SEATS
85.8 cu ftMAX CARGO
THE 10-MINUTE GUIDE
Understand the 2026 Ford Explorer before you start shopping.
2026 Ford Explorer is a 6 to 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
2026 Ford Explorer offers 4WD and RWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2026 Ford Explorer is part of the current generation that began with the 2020 model year.
5Known trims
GasPowertrains
6–7Seats
85.8 cu ftMax cargo
Start with what matters
2026 Ford Explorer is a 6 to 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
2026 Ford Explorer offers 4WD and RWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2026 Ford Explorer is part of the current generation that began with the 2020 model year.
How the lineup breaks down
2026 Ford Explorer has 5 named trims in the lineup shown here: Active, ST-Line, ST, Tremor, and Platinum.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
ST-Line
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ST
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Tremor
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Platinum
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Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Ford Explorer include Gas.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include 4WD and RWD.
up to 5,600 lb of towing in the highest documented version. Those are ceiling figures for the versions that carry the data, not promises for every trim.
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- Drive
- 4WD / RWD
- Power
- Up to 400 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 20 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 5,600 lb
Interior, technology and everyday use
Equipment documented for this model year includes Panoramic roof, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Lane keeping assist, Remote start, Tire pressure monitoring, and Ventilated front seats. Some features can be standard on one trim, optional on another, or tied to a package.
Package names currently documented include Ford connectivity package, Equipment group300a, St line premium package, St line street pack, Equipment group400a, and Sun and sound package. Package availability does not prove that a package is installed on a particular vehicle.
Equipment worth knowing
- Panoramic roof
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Lane keeping assist
- Remote start
- Tire pressure monitoring
- Ventilated front seats
Packages in the catalog
- Ford connectivity package
- Equipment group300a
- St line premium package
- St line street pack
- Equipment group400a
- Sun and sound package
- Equipment group600a
- Lux leather package
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 14 recalls, 34 complaints, and 51 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Safety evidence stays separated by what it actually measures.
Crash-test observations, recalls, manufacturer communications and driver-assistance equipment are different evidence types. AutoUnite does not collapse them into an artificial score.
Ask AutoUnite which safety facts apply to the version you're considering.
What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 3 years / 36,000 miles, Corrosion perforation: 5 years / Unlimited miles, Hybrid components: 8 years / 100,000 miles, and Powertrain: 5 years / 60,000 miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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