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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

    $41,666

    MSRP $44,780

    Est. $767/mo

    Arlington Heights Ford

    5.0
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    Arlington Heights, IL (10 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

    $52,730

    MSRP $52,730

    Est. $971/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (18 mi)

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    $49,415

    Est. $910/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (29 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

    $51,240

    $1K

    MSRP $59,740

    Est. $943/mo

    Murgado Ford of Chicago

    4.2
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    Chicago, IL (19 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

    $37,995

    MSRP $44,680

    Est. $700/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (16 mi)
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  • Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $52,322

    MSRP $59,085

    Est. $963/mo

    Zeigler Ford of North Riverside

    4.8
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    North Riverside, IL (23 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

    $44,114

    MSRP $51,295

    Est. $812/mo

    Golf Mill Ford

    4.9
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    Niles, IL (11 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

    $54,790

    MSRP $62,895

    Est. $1,009/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (18 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. $1,192/mo

    Westfield Ford

    4.3
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    Countryside, IL (29 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

    $50,115

    MSRP $50,115

    Est. $923/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (18 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $51,962

    MSRP $54,005

    Est. $957/mo

    Gordie Boucher Ford of Kenosha

    4.7
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    Kenosha, WI (28 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

    $46,904

    $1.7K
    Est. $864/mo

    Kunes Ford of Antioch

    4.0
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    Antioch, IL (25 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

    $42,135

    MSRP $45,635

    Est. $776/mo

    Wickstrom Auto Group

    5.0
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    Barrington, IL (18 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

    $63,460

    MSRP $63,460

    Est. $1,168/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (18 mi)

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  • Medium Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveMedium Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveMedium Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveMedium Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveMedium Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveMedium Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $41,255

    MSRP $45,335

    Est. $760/mo

    Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

    4.9
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    Carol Stream, IL (26 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

    $40,365

    $188

    MSRP $44,680

    Est. $743/mo

    Napleton Ford in Libertyville

    4.7
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    Libertyville, IL (10 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

    $59,199

    $1K

    MSRP $63,065

    Est. $1,090/mo

    Bredemann Ford

    4.8
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    Glenview, IL (7 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

    $49,040

    MSRP $49,040

    Est. $903/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (20 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

    $45,402

    $1.4K

    MSRP $49,350

    Est. $836/mo

    Elmhurst Ford

    4.6
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    Bensenville, IL (19 mi)
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  • SPACE WHITE METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer TremorSPACE WHITE METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer TremorSPACE WHITE METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer TremorSPACE WHITE METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer TremorSPACE WHITE METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer TremorSPACE WHITE METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $62,465

    MSRP $62,465

    Est. $1,150/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (18 mi)

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  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $61,769

    MSRP $63,390

    Est. $1,137/mo

    Victor Ford

    4.9
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    Wauconda, IL (19 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

    $47,374

    $1K

    MSRP $50,370

    Est. $872/mo

    Metro Ford Sales & Service

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    Chicago, IL (29 mi)
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  • Star White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $54,927

    MSRP $63,135

    Est. $1,011/mo

    Hopkins Ford of Elgin

    3.6
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    Elgin, IL (25 mi)
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  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $55,295

    MSRP $62,835

    Est. $1,018/mo

    Golf Mill Ford

    4.9
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    Niles, IL (11 mi)
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  • Star White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $53,835

    $1K

    MSRP $62,735

    Est. $991/mo

    Murgado Ford of Chicago

    4.2
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    Chicago, IL (19 mi)
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  • SPACE SILVER 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSPACE SILVER 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSPACE SILVER 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSPACE SILVER 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSPACE SILVER 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSPACE SILVER 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $50,945

    MSRP $50,945

    Est. $938/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (18 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

    $53,794

    MSRP $59,140

    Est. $991/mo

    Heller Ford

    4.5
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    $399 delivery from El Paso, IL (119 mi)
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  • Tan 2026 Ford Explorer TremorTan 2026 Ford Explorer TremorTan 2026 Ford Explorer TremorTan 2026 Ford Explorer TremorTan 2026 Ford Explorer TremorTan 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $49,998

    $1K
    6,225 mi.
    Est. $921/mo

    CarMax Greenville

    2.1
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    $349 delivery to Glencoe, IL (5 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2025 Ford Explorer $43,224 35 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $39,221 10 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $35,049 5 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $30,345 6 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $26,751 12 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $25,092 7 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer $16,827 5 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $15,336 10 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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