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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

    $63,435

    MSRP $63,435

    Est. $1,173/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (29 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

    $40,212

    MSRP $44,680

    Est. $744/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (13 mi)

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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $61,065

    MSRP $61,065

    Est. $1,130/mo

    Westfield Ford

    4.3
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    Countryside, IL (30 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

    $43,380

    Est. $802/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (22 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

    $55,383

    MSRP $62,935

    Est. $1,024/mo

    Golf Mill Ford

    4.9
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    Niles, IL (26 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

    $46,054

    Est. $852/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (21 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

    $55,971

    MSRP $62,850

    Est. $1,035/mo

    Zeigler Ford of North Riverside

    4.8
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    North Riverside, IL (30 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

    $40,386

    $988

    MSRP $44,480

    Est. $747/mo

    Bull Valley Ford

    4.1
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    Woodstock, IL (19 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

    $40,666

    MSRP $44,780

    Est. $752/mo

    Arlington Heights Ford

    5.0
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    Arlington Heights, IL (18 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

    $46,097

    MSRP $50,865

    Est. $853/mo

    Hawk Ford of St. Charles

    4.7
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    St Charles, IL (9 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

    $55,754

    $641

    MSRP $64,085

    Est. $1,031/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (13 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

    $50,785

    $1.4K

    MSRP $53,285

    Est. $939/mo

    Wickstrom Auto Group

    5.0
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    Barrington, IL (12 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. $912/mo

    Highland Park Ford Lincoln

    4.6
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    Highland Park, IL (27 mi)
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  • White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $52,143

    $600

    MSRP $59,935

    Est. $965/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (13 mi)

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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $54,501

    $2.2K
    Est. $1,008/mo

    Huntley Ford

    4.3
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    Huntley, IL (9 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

    $58,366

    $2.3K

    MSRP $63,680

    Est. $1,080/mo

    Haggerty Ford

    5.0
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    West Chicago, IL (14 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

    $38,721

    $2.4K

    MSRP $42,660

    Est. $716/mo

    Willowbrook Ford Kia

    4.7
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    Willowbrook, IL (28 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

    $54,686

    MSRP $60,095

    Est. $1,012/mo

    Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

    4.9
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    Carol Stream, IL (14 mi)
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  • Marsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $59,449

    $4.8K

    MSRP $64,345

    Est. $1,100/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (25 mi)
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  • Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $50,499

    $581

    MSRP $58,045

    Est. $934/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (13 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

    $59,817

    MSRP $62,965

    Est. $1,106/mo

    Elmhurst Ford

    4.6
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    Bensenville, IL (20 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

    $46,337

    $750

    MSRP $51,940

    Est. $857/mo

    Napleton Ford in Libertyville

    4.7
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    Libertyville, IL (25 mi)
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  • Star White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $47,232

    MSRP $51,955

    Est. $874/mo

    Heller Ford

    4.5
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    $399 delivery from El Paso, IL (98 mi)
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  • Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $44,998

    3,859 mi.
    Est. $832/mo

    CarMax Murrieta

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    $1,899 delivery to Algonquin, IL (9 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2025 Ford Explorer $45,837 17 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $40,125 22 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $35,131 22 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $31,587 16 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $26,381 5 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $24,972 5 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer $16,564 16 Good deals
2017 Ford Explorer $15,745 6 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 RWD Active w/100A Pkg 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $38,465 Starting at $40,465
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)

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 4WD ST RWD
Inventory price
Starting at $56,905 Starting at $54,905
Combined MPG
20 21
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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