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  • VAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $51,040

    MSRP $51,040

    Est. $957/mo

    Highland Park Ford Lincoln

    4.6
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    Highland Park, IL (23 mi)

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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $50,533

    MSRP $56,645

    Est. $948/mo

    Zeigler Ford of North Riverside

    4.8
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    North Riverside, IL (3 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $64,755

    MSRP $64,755

    Est. $1,214/mo

    Westfield Ford

    4.3
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    Countryside, IL (6 mi)
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  • Star White 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $38,371

    MSRP $43,455

    Est. $720/mo

    Willowbrook Ford Kia

    4.6
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    Willowbrook, IL (9 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $45,275

    Est. $849/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (10 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $39,430

    MSRP $44,680

    Est. $739/mo

    Murgado Ford of Chicago

    4.2
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    Chicago, IL (11 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $57,835

    MSRP $63,910

    Est. $1,085/mo

    Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn

    4.6
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    Oak Lawn, IL (11 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $53,759

    MSRP $62,510

    Est. $1,008/mo

    Golf Mill Ford

    4.9
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    Niles, IL (12 mi)
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  • Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $38,999

    MSRP $44,680

    Est. $731/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (17 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $56,175

    $1K

    MSRP $63,155

    Est. $1,054/mo

    Joe Rizza Ford Lincoln

    4.3
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    Orland Park, IL (18 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $46,730

    Est. $876/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (19 mi)
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  • Vapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $57,469

    MSRP $63,390

    Est. $1,078/mo

    Arlington Heights Ford

    5.0
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    Arlington Heights, IL (21 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $40,440

    MSRP $44,440

    Est. $758/mo

    Hawk Ford of St. Charles

    4.7
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    St Charles, IL (23 mi)
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  • VAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg

    $43,759

    MSRP $51,795

    Est. $821/mo

    Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort

    4.8
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    Frankfort, IL (25 mi)
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  • White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $45,033

    MSRP $51,290

    Est. $845/mo

    Rod Baker Ford

    4.6
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    Plainfield, IL (25 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $57,690

    $4.7K

    MSRP $62,440

    Est. $1,082/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, IL (26 mi)
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  • Gray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorGray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorGray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorGray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorGray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorGray 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $49,535

    $250

    MSRP $53,285

    Est. $929/mo

    Wickstrom Auto Group

    5.0
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    Barrington, IL (27 mi)
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  • White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg

    $45,475

    $120
    3,543 mi.
    Est. $853/mo

    Arlington Heights Ford

    5.0
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    Arlington Heights, IL (21 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $49,320

    MSRP $49,320

    Est. $925/mo

    Highland Park Ford Lincoln

    4.6
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    Highland Park, IL (23 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $58,671

    $3.5K

    MSRP $63,680

    Est. $1,100/mo

    Haggerty Ford

    5.0
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    West Chicago, IL (18 mi)
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  • Vapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $46,905

    MSRP $49,405

    Est. $880/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (4 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg

    $44,914

    $1.4K

    MSRP $48,820

    Est. $842/mo

    Elmhurst Ford

    4.6
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    Bensenville, IL (8 mi)
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  • White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $56,911

    MSRP $63,235

    Est. $1,067/mo

    Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

    4.9
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    Carol Stream, IL (15 mi)
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  • Gray 2026 Ford Explorer STGray 2026 Ford Explorer STGray 2026 Ford Explorer STGray 2026 Ford Explorer STGray 2026 Ford Explorer STGray 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $58,090

    MSRP $63,590

    Est. $1,089/mo

    Fairway Ford

    4.8
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    $1,114 delivery from Canfield, OH (372 mi)
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  • Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $44,235

    MSRP $49,735

    Est. $830/mo

    Fairway Ford

    4.8
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    $1,114 delivery from Canfield, OH (372 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2025 Ford Explorer $42,830 20 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $35,688 6 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $34,316 81 Good deals
2022 Ford Explorer $30,558 10 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $25,656 7 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $24,365 6 Great deals
2019 Ford Explorer $15,259 7 Good deals
2018 Ford Explorer $17,070 9 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $14,384 12 Great deals

About the 2026 Ford Explorer

Basics

Active (100A) RWD shown (base trim).

Seating
7
Door count
4
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Combined MPG
24
Transmission
10-Speed A/T
Engine
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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FAQs

How much does the 2026 Ford Explorer cost?

The 2026 Ford Explorer price depends on trim level and optional features. Prices typically start at $38,465 and go as high as $56,905 for fully loaded models.

What is the MPG of the 2026 Ford Explorer?

The 2026 Ford Explorer offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 24 MPG.

These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2026 Ford Explorer?

The 2026 Ford Explorer compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:


Trims

Active w/100A Pkg (2 styles)

Style
Active w/100A Pkg 4WD Active w/100A Pkg RWD
Inventory price
Starting at $40,465 Starting at $38,465
Combined MPG
23 24
Engine
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

Active w/200A Pkg (2 styles)

Style
Active w/200A Pkg RWD Active w/200A Pkg 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $40,585 Starting at $42,585
Combined MPG
24 23
Engine
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

Platinum (2 styles)

Style
Platinum RWD Platinum 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $50,965 Starting at $52,965
Combined MPG
24 23
Engine
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

ST (2 styles)

Style
ST RWD ST 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $54,905 Starting at $56,905
Combined MPG
21 20
Engine
400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

ST-Line (2 styles)

Style
ST-Line RWD ST-Line 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $45,155 Starting at $47,155
Combined MPG
24 23
Engine
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

Tremor (1 style)

Style
Tremor 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $48,965
Combined MPG
21
Engine
400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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