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New and used
2026 Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Catawba, NC
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2026 Ford Explorer Active
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Wonderful staff and fair trade value.
Wonderful staff and fair trade value. Very accommodating since we had an infant with us.
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2026 Ford Explorer Active
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Rick farmer and Robert Diaz always listen to what my
Rick farmer and Robert Diaz always listen to what my needs are when I go in for service.you are very fortunate to have employees like them. Steve Hallman
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2026 Ford Explorer ST
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Roush F150
Tindol Roush and its people (especially Lyle Sturgis) make your buying experience special and memorable. I'm extremely grateful... excited... and happy about joining the Roush team!!! Thanks Lyle! This is the only dealership that I would trust with my Roush and Shelby GT500 when it comes to service and repair!
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2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line
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No pressure and quick responses
Easy transition into buying our new/used car. Our salesman was Anthony and he was really great to work with. He took the time to answer all my questions, big an small. He was always quick to respond and never kept you wanting.
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2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line
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Was very nice and easy to talk with!
Was very nice and easy to talk with! They helped me get a good deal that I was happy with. My truck drives super smooth.
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2026 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Great experience working with Bryan Mooney buying an
Great experience working with Bryan Mooney buying an electric F150. He was friendly, very knowledgeable, and super efficient. He set us up beautifully to drive out of there very happy. No messing around.
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2026 Ford Explorer ST
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Came in looking for a new truck, young lady on the lot
Came in looking for a new truck, young lady on the lot Eva was very helpful and sold me on a what my husband and I wanted. She got us intouch with a great sales guy Dylan M. Very happy with Huntersville Ford and we highly recemented this dealership.
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I didn’t end up buying a car there but Brittany was very
I didn’t end up buying a car there but Brittany was very responsive and probably the best online vehicle sales person I’ve encountered.
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2026 Ford Explorer Tremor
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Front door in, and front door out.
Front door in, and front door out. My experience was exceptional!!! My salesman Eric was very informative
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2026 Ford Explorer ST
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2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $41,404 | 3 Good deals |
About the 2026 Ford Explorer
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)
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:
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 4WD | Active w/200A Pkg RWD |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $42,585 | Starting at $40,585 |
| 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) |
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)
ST-Line (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| ST-Line 4WD | ST-Line RWD |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $47,155 | Starting at $45,155 |
| 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) |
Tremor (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| Tremor 4WD |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $48,465 |
| Combined MPG |
| 23 |
| Engine |
| 400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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