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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $59,350

    MSRP $59,350

    Est. $1,113/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (25 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

    $57,293

    $302

    MSRP $63,095

    Est. $1,074/mo

    Hawk Ford of St. Charles

    4.7
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    St Charles, IL (12 mi)

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    $61,065

    MSRP $61,065

    Est. $1,145/mo

    Westfield Ford

    4.3
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    Countryside, IL (23 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

    $47,205

    $277
    Est. $885/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (20 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

    $53,826

    MSRP $59,185

    Est. $1,009/mo

    Hawk Ford of St. Charles

    4.7
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    St Charles, IL (12 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

    $55,335

    MSRP $64,235

    Est. $1,038/mo

    Murgado Ford of Chicago

    4.2
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    Chicago, IL (25 mi)
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    $50,630

    Est. $950/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, 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

    $46,929

    MSRP $51,570

    Est. $880/mo

    Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

    4.9
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    Carol Stream, IL (10 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. $1,050/mo

    Zeigler Ford of North Riverside

    4.8
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    North Riverside, IL (22 mi)
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    $50,564

    MSRP $58,795

    Est. $948/mo

    Golf Mill Ford

    4.9
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    Niles, IL (17 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

    $57,935

    MSRP $62,435

    Est. $1,087/mo

    Wickstrom Auto Group

    5.0
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    Barrington, IL (9 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $49,618

    $1K

    MSRP $54,580

    Est. $931/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

    $57,645

    $1K
    Est. $1,081/mo

    Huntley Ford

    4.3
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    Huntley, IL (17 mi)
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    $60,697

    $1K

    MSRP $63,505

    Est. $1,138/mo

    Bull Valley Ford

    4.1
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    Woodstock, IL (24 mi)

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  • Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $54,943

    MSRP $62,435

    Est. $1,030/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (4 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

    $52,555

    $333
    4,952 mi.
    Est. $986/mo

    Huntley Ford

    4.3
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    Huntley, IL (17 mi)
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    $57,546

    $3.3K

    MSRP $63,230

    Est. $1,079/mo

    Willowbrook Ford Kia

    4.7
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    Willowbrook, IL (23 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $54,564

    $3.6K
    Est. $1,023/mo

    Kunes Ford of Antioch

    4.0
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    Antioch, IL (30 mi)
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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

    $54,630

    MSRP $54,630

    Est. $1,025/mo

    Highland Park Ford Lincoln

    4.6
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    Highland Park, IL (19 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

    $54,322

    MSRP $59,695

    Est. $1,019/mo

    Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

    4.9
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    Carol Stream, IL (10 mi)

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    $41,221

    $2.9K

    MSRP $44,940

    Est. $773/mo

    Haggerty Ford

    5.0
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    West Chicago, IL (14 mi)
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  • Marsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer STMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer STMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer STMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer STMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer STMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $56,099

    $4.3K

    MSRP $60,435

    Est. $1,052/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (17 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

    $48,951

    MSRP $53,910

    Est. $918/mo

    Heller Ford

    4.5
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    $399 delivery from El Paso, IL (102 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

    $45,359

    MSRP $50,015

    Est. $851/mo

    Heller Ford

    4.5
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    $399 delivery from El Paso, IL (102 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2025 Ford Explorer $44,896 15 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $38,620 23 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $34,764 22 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $31,544 17 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $26,892 6 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $25,154 7 Great deals
2019 Ford Explorer $20,543 5 Good deals
2018 Ford Explorer $16,695 12 Good deals
2017 Ford Explorer $15,388 5 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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