2026 Explorer® ST-Line
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Performance-Inspired Design
2026 Ford Explorer® ST-Line
Explorer® ST-Line comes with up-to-date styling and a sleek, sophisticated cabin with deluxe appointments. It also gets a technology boost with available BlueCruise hands-free highway driving 147 and a sweet-sounding B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®. 94
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Explorer ST-Line Features
Exterior Features
Appearance
Standard
- Headlamps – LED Low & High Beams with Courtesy Delay, Autolamp (Automatic On/Off), Auto High-Beam
- LED Fog Lamps
- LED Signature Lighting
- LED Taillamps
- Blackout Treatment on Headlamps and LED Taillamps
- Body-Colour Door Handles
- Black Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear
- Grille - Black Mesh Insert
- Body-Colour Rear Spoiler
- Lower Bodyside Cladding - Black
- Mirrors, Sideview – Power and Heated Glass, Manual-Folding, Security Approach/Puddle Lamps and Black Caps and LED Turn Signal Indicators
- Power Liftgate
- Rear Bumper Step Pad – Moulded-In-Colour Black
- Roof-Rack Side Rails - Black
Optional
- Mirrors, Sideview – Manual-Folding, Power and Heated Glass, LED Turn Signal Indicators, Driver’s Side Auto-Dimming, Driver/Passenger Side Memory and Black Caps
- Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
Windows & Glass
Standard
- Privacy Glass - Second, Third Row and Liftgate
Interior Features
Windows & Glass
Standard
- Acoustic-Laminate Windows - Front-Row Side
Climate
Standard
- Tri-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
- Rear Climate Controls
Comfort and Convenience
Standard
- Cargo Hooks
- Dome/Map Lights in All Three Rows
- Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
- Floor Mats – Black Carpet, Front and Second Rows
- Cabin Particulate Air Filter
- First-Row Centre Floor Console with Armest and Storage Bin
- 360 Degree Camera (with Split View)
- Front Parking Sensors
- Door-Sill Scuff Plates, Front and Rear (ST-Line Branded Inserts, Front Only)
- 4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock) with Push-Button Start
- Lane Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert)
- Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Overhead Console with Dome/Map Lights and Sunglasses Holder
- Grab Handles – Front-Passenger; Second Row – Two (2), Includes Coat Hooks
- Power Door Locks
- Power Windows, with 1-Touch-Up-and-Down Driver/Front Passenger Window
- 12V Powerpoints
- Rear View Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines
- Remote Start
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Reverse Brake Assist
- Steering Wheel - Heated, Leather-Wrapped with Red Stitching
- Steering Wheel with Mounted Features - 5-Way Controls, Audio Controls, and Cruise Controls
- Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
- Cargo Area Management System
- Cargo Organizer – Soft-Sided Large, Folding, with Ford Logo
- Floor Liners - Front and Second Rows (with Carpet Floor Mats)
- Floor Liners – 3rd Row with 2nd Row Bench Seats
- Floor Liners – 3rd Row with 2nd Row Captain's Chairs
- Splash Guards
- Ambient Lighting
- Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
Appearance
Standard
- Unique Door – Ebony with Red Stitching
Entertainment Systems
Standard
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen 10 Speakers Including Subwoofer
- Instrument Panel Cluster with 12.3" Colour LCD Productivity Screen
- USB Ports, First Row – One (1) “A” and One (1) “C” in the Media Hub, Two (2) “C” in Centre Console
- USB Ports, Second Row - Two (2) "C"
- USB Ports, Third Row - Two (2) "C"
- SiriusXM® with 360L (3-Month Trial)
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless Compatibility
- 4G/5G Modem
Optional
- 110V/150W AC Power Outlet
- Safe Deposit – Console Vault
Seating
Standard
- ActiveX™ Trimmed Seats with Cloth Inserts and Red Stitching
- First-Row Heated Seats
- Second-Row Captain's Seats with E-Z Entry and Armrests
- 10-Way Power Driver Seat
- 8-Way Power Passenger Seat
- Third-Row 50/50 Split-Fold Bench Seat, Manual
Optional
- 2nd-Row Heated Seats
- Second-Row 35/30/35 Split-Fold-Flat Bench Seat
Packages
Packages
Standard
- Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0
- Class III Trailer Tow Package
- Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Included)
Optional
- Premium Package
- ST-Line Street Pack
- BlueCruise (1 Year + 90-Day Plan)
- BlueCruise (One-Time Purchase)
- Ford Connectivity Package (One-Time Purchase)
Power and Handling
Handling
Standard
- Terrain Management System™
- 3.58 Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle
- Trailer Sway Control
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
- Intelligent 4WD with 6 Selectable Drive Modes and Hill Descent Control
Optional
- Engine Block Heater
Power
Standard
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
Wheels
Standard
- 20" Ebony Machined-Painted Aluminum Wheels
Optional
- 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum Wheels
- 18" Spare Wheel and Jack Kit (Deletes Standard Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit)
Tires
Standard
- Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
- P255/55R20 All-Season BSW Tires
Optional
- P275/45R21 All-Season BSW Tires
Safety
Comfort and Convenience
Optional
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- 2nd-Row Heated Seats
Safety
Standard
- AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
- Auto Hold
- Front Row Belt-Minder (Front Safety Belt Reminder)
- First Row Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Front, Front Seat Side, and Front Knee Airbags
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors For Children)
- Safety Canopy - Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor Airbags
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
Security
Standard
- Battery Saver
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)
- Perimeter Alarm
- SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System
- Power Door Locks - Auto Lock/Unlock and Child-Safety Rear
- Head Restraints - Four-Way Manually Adjustable Driver and Front-Passenger
FAQs
Things You Should Know
What is the towing capacity for the 2026 Ford Explorer® ST-Line?
The 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line model comes standard with the Class III Trailer Tow Package, which enables a maximum towing capacity of 2,267 kg (5,000 lbs). *
Towing by Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine — 2,267 kg (5,000 lbs) *
Towing Package Details
The Class III Trailer Tow Package features a Class III hitch receiver, a seven-wire harness, and both four-pin and seven-pin trailer connectors.
What are the dimensions of the 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line?
Exterior Dimensions:
The 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line model is 5,047 millimetres long, 2,004 millimetres wide (excluding mirrors), and 1,767 millimetres tall.
- Length: 5,047 mm
- Width (Without Mirrors): 2,004 mm
- Width (With Mirrors): 2,268 mm
- Height: 1,767 mm
- Wheelbase: 3,025 mm
Interior Dimensions:
The 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line model has room for up to six passengers (seven with available second-row bench seat) and 461.4 litres of cargo. 101
- Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 1,035 mm / 1,028 mm / 988 mm
- Leg Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 1,093 mm / 952 mm / 807 mm
- Passenger Volume: 4,254.7 L
- Cargo Capacity (behind third-row seats, with all seats in place): 461.4 L 101
- Maximum Cargo Capacity: 2,430.7 L 101
What is the seating capacity for the 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line?
The 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line model has a seating capacity of six passengers with standard second-row captain’s chairs, or seven passengers with an available second-row bench seat.
Standard Seating: 6
With Available Second-Row Bench Seat: 7
Does the 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line have AWD or 4WD options?
Yes, the 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line model comes standard with Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive.
Terrain Management System™: Explorer ST-Line includes six selectable drive modes to help you manage different driving conditions.
- Normal: The default mode, for everyday driving conditions.
- Eco: Optimizes for fuel efficiency and range.
- Sport: Provides a more dynamic, responsive driving experience.
- Tow/Haul: Manages gear ratios and handling to help with towing.
- Slippery: Adjusts for slick surfaces like rain, snow, and ice.
- Off-Road: Exactly what it sounds like; improves grip and stability on unpaved surfaces.
What is the fuel economy rating for the 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line?
With the standard 2.3-litre EcoBoost® engine and Intelligent 4WD system, the Ford Explorer ST-Line model is rated at 11.9 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 8.7 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway.
NRCan-Estimated Fuel Economy by Powertrain
2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine with Intelligent 4WD:
- City: 11.9 L/100 km
- Highway: 8.7 L/100 km
- Combined: 10.4 L/100 km