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New and used
2026 Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Columbus, 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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Ragu is worth his weight in Gold.
Ragu is worth his weight in Gold. It's helpful to have a well trained mechanic doca test drive with you to find the problem. Scott once again was helpful and followed through with expertise.
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Very quick service visit which was straightforward and
Very quick service visit which was straightforward and quick. Work was completed in a shorter time than they initially anticipated.
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Mobile Service may just have ruined me for life!
Mobile Service may just have ruined me for life! Technician Pat is particularly superb: on time, efficient, and honorable. He let me know of an additional service that was available, but without any hard sell, and returned later to do that too. If every dealer operates this way, especially my own local dealer, I’m hooked Nice way to get things done Thanks Pat and Fairway Lincoln
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Excellent car buying experience.
Excellent car buying experience. Really friendly helpful staff, sales and financing personnel helped speed the process and paperwork needed. Was a great few hour for our purchases.
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2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line
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Easy to book, easy to drop off.
Easy to book, easy to drop off. Friendly staff. Only complaint is the guest wifi is terrible (low, slow signal in the customer waiting area) and I was unable to work for the hour I was there for service.
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $41,560 | |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $28,514 | 5 Great deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $23,715 | 5 Great 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 (100A) (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| Active (100A) 4WD | Active (100A) 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 (200A) (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| Active (200A) 4WD | Active (200A) 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) |
*Estimated payments are calculated by Cars.com and are for informational purposes only. We’ve estimated your taxes based on your provided ZIP code. These estimates do not include title, registration fees, lien fees, or any other fees that may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the vehicle. Other taxes may apply. They do not represent a financing offer or a guarantee of credit from the seller. Actual terms vary by lender.
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