2026 Ford Explorer® SUV | Pricing, Photos, Specs & More

Q: What is the seating capacity for the 2026 Ford Explorer?

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 Platinum, while some models are available with a second-row bench seat (standard on Platinum) that adds capacity for one additional passenger. Detailed Seating Options: 6 Passenger: Second-row captain’s chairs, standard on all models except Platinum. 7 Passenger: Second-row bench seat, standard on Platinum and 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™.

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Models

Find an Explorer That Fits

The Untamed Explorer® Tremor®

Go where adventure calls. The 2026 Explorer Tremor with the available 3.0L EcoBoost^® engine is the most powerful off-road Explorer ever. And with off-road-tuned suspension, underbody protection, and a Torsen^® limited-slip rear axle for enhanced traction and stability, you can use all that power to get almost anywhere.

The front seats on a 2026 Ford Explorer® Tremor® SUV

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Go where adventure calls. The 2026 Explorer Tremor with the available 3.0L EcoBoost^® engine is the most powerful off-road Explorer ever. And with off-road-tuned suspension, underbody protection, and a Torsen® limited-slip rear axle for enhanced traction and stability, you can use all that power to get almost anywhere.

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A 2026 Ford Explorer® SUV pulling a trailer on a highway through the mountains

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Haul What Matters

With 2,267 kg (5,000 lbs) of towing capacity, it’s easy to tow the fun behind your Explorer.^*

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Explorer^® lets you select drive modes to help you prioritize fuel economy, enjoy a sporty feel, or conquer challenging terrain.

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Explorer^® offers two available EcoBoost^® engines to deliver the power you need.

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Exterior

Natural Elegance

Every Explorer^® SUV stands out everywhere from suburban parking lots to the remotest byways. Impress with the sporty looks of ST-Line and ST. Or blaze your own trail in a new Tremor^® model with contrasting orange accents.

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Interior

Enjoy the Journey

Go together, wherever Explorer^® takes you. Available seating for up to seven passengers and an available 2,431 litres (85.8 cubic feet) of cargo space mean you can bring along just about everyone and everything you need.¹⁰¹

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Technology

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More Confidence on the Road

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More Confidence on the Road

Ford Co-Pilot360^® driver-assist features are all designed with one thing in mind: helping you feel more in command behind the wheel.⁷³

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Lane-Keeping System

Lane-Keeping System can alert you if you’re starting to edge out of your lane. After you’ve drifted a few times, you’ll see a coffee cup icon, letting you know it’s time to take a break.¹⁰

BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert

BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) can help detect and alert you to vehicles in your blind spots, while Cross-Traffic Alert can detect traffic behind you when you’re backing up.¹⁰

Adaptive Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centring can help you maintain your preferred speed, slow and stop your vehicle in heavy traffic, resume your set speed when things get moving again, and keep your vehicle centred in its lane.^*

Ford Connectivity Package

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Ford Connectivity Package helps keep you connected with unlimited Wi-Fi^®^*, popular streaming apps, podcasts, karaoke, and Google Maps⁹⁸ — plus, video streaming and games while parked.^** Included for one year.

Unlimited Wi-Fi^®

You can connect to a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot powering up to 10 devices, up to 50 feet from your vehicle.¹²⁵

Voice Assistant

Say “Hey Google” to make a call, send a text, listen to music, change the temperature in your vehicle — even control compatible smart home devices.

Gaming and Karaoke

Help keep kids of all ages entertained with karaoke on the road or games to play while parked, right on the centre display.

Google Maps

Getting around town is simple using embedded Google Maps for real-time traffic, road conditions, dynamic and eco-friendly routes, and points of interest.

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Ford Digital Experience

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Next-Level In-Vehicle Personalization

In-Vehicle Apps

Download apps from the Google Play^™ store directly to your Explorer^® and use them on your in-vehicle screens. You can even use gaming and video-conferencing apps while you’re parked.^*

Advanced Personalization

Set your driver’s seat and exterior mirror positions. Link keys and phones. Sign in to Google to access your saved Google Maps destinations and tailored Google Assistant results.

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Ford BlueCruise

Eyes on. Hands off.

Available BlueCruise is a hands-free highway driving assistance feature that accelerates, brakes, and steers your vehicle so you can relax while you keep your eyes on the road.¹⁴⁷

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Specs

Vehicle Details

A 2026 Ford Explorer® Active SUV with a length of 5,048 mm, a width of 2,004 mm, and a height of 1,767 mm

A 2026 Ford Explorer® ST-Line SUV with a length of 5,048 mm, a width of 2,004 mm, and a height of 1,767 mm

A 2026 Ford Explorer® Tremor® SUV with a length of 5,048 mm, a width of 2,004 mm, and a height of 1,798 mm

A 2026 Ford Explorer® ST SUV with a length of 5,048 mm, a width of 2,004 mm, and a height of 1,772 mm

A 2026 Ford Explorer® Platinum™ SUV with a length of 5,048 mm, a width of 2,004 mm, and a height of 1,782 mm

Engine Type

2.3L EcoBoost^® I-4 with Auto Stop-Start Technology^*

Drive Type

Intelligent 4WD

Minimum Running Ground Clearance

193 mm (7.6")

Maximum Seating Capacity (Occupants)

Cargo Volume

2,431 L (85.8 cu ft)¹⁰¹

Maximum Towing Capacity

2,267 kg (5,000 lbs)^**

Wheels

18" Sparkle Silver-painted aluminum

Available 20" Carbonized Grey-painted aluminum

Available 20" Lustre Nickel-painted aluminum

Engine Type

2.3L EcoBoost^® I-4 with Auto Stop-Start Technology^*

Drive Type

Intelligent 4WD

Minimum Running Ground Clearance

193 mm (7.6")

Maximum Seating Capacity (Occupants)

Cargo Volume

2,431 L (85.8 cu ft)¹⁰¹

Maximum Towing Capacity

2,267 kg (5,000 lbs)^**

Wheels

20" Ebony-painted machined aluminum

Available 21" Magnetite-painted aluminum

Engine Type

2.3L EcoBoost^® I-4 with Auto Start-Stop Technology^*

Available 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged EcoBoost^® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology^*

Drive Type

Intelligent 4WD

Minimum Running Ground Clearance

220 mm (8.7")

Maximum Seating Capacity (Occupants)

Cargo Volume

2,416 L (85.3 cu ft)¹⁰¹

Maximum Towing Capacity

2,267 kg (5,000 lbs)^**

Wheels

18" High Gloss Ebony Black-Painted Aluminum with Tremor Orange accents

Engine Type: 400 hp 3.0L EcoBoost^® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology^*
Drive Type: Intelligent 4WD
Minimum Running Ground Clearance: 199 mm (7.8")
Maximum Seating Capacity (Occupants): 7
Cargo Volume: 2,416 L (85.3 cu ft)¹⁰¹
Maximum Towing Capacity: 2,267 kg (5,000 lbs)^**
Wheels: 21" Magnetite-painted aluminum

Engine Type

2.3L EcoBoost^® I-4 with Auto Stop-Start Technology^*

Drive Type

Intelligent 4WD

Minimum Running Ground Clearance

210 mm (8.3")

Maximum Seating Capacity (Occupants)

Cargo Volume

2,416 L (85.3 cu ft)¹⁰¹

Maximum Towing Capacity

2,267 kg (5,000 lbs)^**

Wheels

20" Lustre Nickel-painted aluminum

Available 21" Bright Machined aluminum with Dark Tarnish-painted pockets

FAQ

Things You Should Know

What is the towing capacity for the 2026 Ford Explorer?

2,267 kg (5,000 lbs). All Explorer models come standard with the Class III Trailer Tow Package, which enables this max towing capacity.^*

Towing by Engine:
2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine — 2,267 kg (5,000 lbs)^*
3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine — 2,267 kg (5,000 lbs)^*

Towing Package Details:
The Class III Trailer Tow Package, standard on all Explorer models, includes a Class III frame-mounted hitch, a seven-wire harness, and four- and seven-pin trailer connectors.

What are the dimensions of the 2026 Ford Explorer?

Exterior:
Length: 5,048 mm (198.7 inches)
Width: 2,004 mm (78.9 inches), 2,268 mm (89.3 inches) including mirrors

Height: 1,767 mm (69.6 inches) (Active, ST-Line), 1,772 mm (69.8 inches) (ST), 1,782 mm (70.2 inches) (Platinum^™), 1,798 mm (70.8 inches) (Tremor®)
Wheelbase: 3,025 mm (119.1 inches)

Interior:
Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 1,035 mm (40.7 inches) (987 mm or 38.9 inches on Platinum) / 1,028 mm (40.5 inches) (971 mm or 38.2 inches on Platinum) / 987 mm (38.9 inches)
Legroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 1,089 mm (42.9 inches) (1,092 mm or 43 inches on Active) / 939 mm (37 inches) (952 mm or 37.5 inches on Active) / 807 mm (31.8 inches)
Passenger Volume: 4,255 L (150.3 cubic feet) (Active and ST-Line), 4,238 (149.5 cubic feet) (ST & Tremor), 4,071 (143.8 cubic feet) (Platinum)
Cargo Capacity (behind third-row seats, all seats in place): 461 L (16.3 cubic feet)¹⁰¹

Maximum Cargo Capacity: 2,431 L (85.8 cubic feet) (Active and ST-Line), 2,416 L (85.3 cubic feet) (all other models)¹⁰¹

What is the seating capacity for the 2026 Ford Explorer?

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 Platinum, while some models are available with a second-row bench seat (standard on Platinum) that adds capacity for one additional passenger.

Detailed Seating Options:

6 Passenger: Second-row captain’s chairs, standard on all models except Platinum.

7 Passenger: Second-row bench seat, standard on Platinum and 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^™.

Does the 2026 Ford Explorer have AWD and 4WD options?

Yes, Explorer SUVs are available with Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive.

By Engine:
2.3L EcoBoost^® I-4 engine — Intelligent 4WD is standard on all models.
3.0L EcoBoost^® V6 engine — Intelligent 4WD is standard on all models.

Terrain Management System: Explorer SUVs include six available drive modes to choose from.¹²⁸

What's new on the 2026 Ford Explorer?

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 BlueCruise hands-free highway driving, the system has been updated to version 1.5, which adds an Automatic Lane Change feature and other upgrades to help you spend more highway driving time hands-free.¹⁴⁷

	mm	mm
Wheelbase	3,025
Lengt	5,047	5,048 (ST, Platinum)
Height	1,767	1,772 (ST); 1,782 (Platinum); 1,798 (Tremor)
Width - Excluding Mirrors	2,004
Width - Including Mirrors	2,268
Width - Mirrors Folded	2,099
Front Track	1,699	1,694 (ST); 1,698 (Platinum); 1,696 (Tremor)
Rear Track	1,698	1,693 (ST); 1,696 (platinum): 1,695 Tremor)
Front Overhang	853	854 (ST, Platinum)
Rear Overhang	1,169
Approach Angle (degrees)	19.7 degrees	20.7 degrees (Platinum); 24.1 (Tremor)
Departure Angle (degrees)	21.5 degrees	20.8 degrees (ST); 22.5 degrees (Platinum); 23.7 (Tremor)
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)	16.5 degrees	16.8 degrees (ST); 17.8 degrees (Platinum): 18.7 (Tremor)
Minimum Running Ground Clearance	193	199 (ST); 210 (Platinum); 220 (Tremor)

	(mm)
Head Room - First Row	1,035	987 (Platinum)
Head Room - Second Row	1,028	971 (Platinum)
Head Room - Third Row	988
Maximum Leg Room - First Row	1,093	1,089 (ST, Platinum, Tremor)
Maximum Leg Room - Second Row	1,000	986 (ST, Platinum, Tremor)
Leg Room - Third Row	807
Hip Room - First Row	1,504
Hip Room - Second Row	1,502
Hip Room - Third Row	1,038
Shoulder Room - First Row	1,577
Shoulder Room - Second Row	1,573
Shoulder Room - Third Row	1,388

	(litres - unless otherwise noted)	(litres - unless otherwise noted)
Maximum Seating Capacity (occupants)	7
Passenger Volume	4,255	4,234 (ST, Tremor); 4,071 (Platinum)
Cargo Volume Behind 3rd Row	461
Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row	1,302
Cargo Volume Behind 1st Row	2,431	2,416 (ST, Platinum, Tremor)
Fuel capacity	2.3L EcoBoost® - 73 L
	V6 EcoBoost® - 68 L
Base Curb Weight	1,952 kg (2.3L, 4WD)

Engine type	2.3L EcoBoost® I-4	3.0L EcoBoost® V6
Fuel Consumption	11.9 city/ 8.7 hwy/ 10.4 combined (L/100 km)**	13.0 city/ 9.3 hwy/ 11.3 combined (L/100 km)**
Drive type	Intelligent four-wheel drive	Intelligent four-wheel drive
Engine type	2.3L Turbocharged, Direct Injection Ti-VCT EcoBoost® I-4	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged EcoBoost® V6
Transmission	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic (select shift capability available on ST)
Final drive ratio	3.58 Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle	3.31 Non-Limited Slip Rear Axle
Horsepower (net @ RPM)	300 @ 5,500 rpm*	385 @ 5,500 rpm*
Torque (lb.-ft. @ RPM)	310 @ 3,500 rpm*	415 @ 3,500 rpm*
Compression ratio	10.0:1	9.5:1
Valve lifters	Direct acting mechanical bucket	Direct acting mechanical bucket
Induction System	Turbocharged	Twin Turbocharged
Fuel delivery	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
Exhaust	Dual exhaust	Quad chrome exhaust tips
Engine block type	Cast aluminum	Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI)
Cylinder head material	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminum
*Rating achieved using premium fuel
**Fuel consumption ratings based on Government of Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary.

Front suspension	MacPherson strut front suspension with 32mm front stabilizer bar
Front shocks	Gas-pressurized hydraulic
Rear suspension	Multi-link independent rear suspension with 22mm rear stabilizer bar
Rear shocks	Gas-pressurized hydraulic
Brakes	Power 4-wheel disc with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Steering	Electronic Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)

	Max. Loaded Trailer Weight
2.3L EcoBoost® I-4	2,267 kg
3.0L EcoBoost® V6	2,267 kg

	(in.)
Wheelbase	119.1
Lengt	198.7
Height	69.6	69.8 (ST); 70.2 (Platinum); 70.8 (Tremor)
Width - Excluding Mirrors	78.9
Width - Including Mirrors	89.3
Width - Mirrors Folded	82.7
Front Track	66.9	66.7 (ST); 66.8 (Tremor)
Rear Track	66.9	66.7 (ST & Tremor); 66.8 (Platinum)
Front Overhang	33.6
Rear Overhang	46
Approach Angle (degrees)	19.7	20.7 degrees (Platinum); 24.1 (Tremor)
Departure Angle (degrees)	21.5	20.8 (ST); 21.5 (Platinum); 23.7 (Tremor)
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)	16.5	16.8(ST); 17.8 (Platinum); 18.7 (Tremor)
Minimum Running Ground Clearance	7.6	7.8 (ST); 8.3 (Platinum); 8.7 (Tremor)

	(in.)
Head Room - First Row	40.7	38.9 (Platinum)
Head Room - Second Row	40.5	38.2 (Platinum)
Head Room - Third Row	38.9
Maximum Leg Room - First Row	43	42.9 (ST, Platinum, Tremor)
Maximum Leg Room - Second Row	37.5	37.0 (ST, Platinum, Tremor)
Leg Room - Third Row	31.8
Hip Room - First Row	59.2
Hip Room - Second Row	59.1
Hip Room - Third Row	40.9
Shoulder Room - First Row	62.1
Shoulder Room - Second Row	61.9
Shoulder Room - Third Row	54.6

	(cu.ft. - unless otherwise noted)	(cu.ft. - unless otherwise noted)
Maximum Seating Capacity (occupants)	7
Passenger Volume	150.3	149.5 (ST, Tremor); 143.8 (Platinum)
Cargo Volume Behind 3rd Row	16.3
Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row	46
Cargo Volume Behind 1st Row	85.8	85.3 (ST, Platinum, Tremor)
Fuel capacity	2.3L EcoBoost® - 17.9 U.S. gal
	V6 EcoBoost® - 20.2 U.S. gal
Base Curb Weight	4,458 lbs. (2.3L, 4WD)

	Max. Loaded Trailer Weight
2.3L EcoBoost® I-4	5,000 lbs.
3.0L EcoBoost® V6	5,000 lbs.

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2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine

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2,267 kg (5,000 lbs) Towing Capacity

Side-Wind Stabilization

Trailer Sway Control

BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Trailer Coverage

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LED Headlamps

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Eye-Catching Grilles

Power Liftgate

Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Sunshade

18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum

20" Carbonized Grey-Painted Aluminum

20" Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum

21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum

20" Lustre Nickel-Painted Aluminum

21" Bright Machined with Dark Tarnish-Painted Pockets

18" High Gloss Ebony Black-Painted Aluminum with Tremor Orange Accents

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Available Ambient Lighting

B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®

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Lane-Keeping System

BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert

Adaptive Cruise Control

Unlimited Wi-Fi®

Voice Assistant

Gaming and Karaoke

Google Maps

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