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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

    $58,335

    $5.1K

    MSRP $63,750

    Est. $1,082/mo

    Joe Rizza Ford Lincoln

    4.3
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    Orland Park, IL (17 mi)

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  • Agate Black 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $44,837

    $500

    MSRP $51,610

    Est. $831/mo

    Rod Baker Ford

    4.6
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    Plainfield, IL (5 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

    $43,391

    $500

    MSRP $51,940

    Est. $805/mo

    Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort

    4.8
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    Frankfort, IL (15 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $45,971

    Est. $852/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (16 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

    $45,199

    MSRP $51,100

    Est. $838/mo

    Willowbrook Ford Kia

    4.7
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    Willowbrook, 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

    $54,540

    $1K
    Est. $1,011/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (19 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

    $40,403

    $4.8K

    MSRP $45,275

    Est. $749/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, 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

    $42,556

    MSRP $48,920

    Est. $789/mo

    Zeigler Ford of North Riverside

    4.8
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    North Riverside, IL (28 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

    $53,685

    $500

    MSRP $59,185

    Est. $995/mo

    Hawk Ford of St. Charles

    4.7
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    St Charles, IL (28 mi)
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  • CARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $57,418

    $500

    MSRP $62,895

    Est. $1,065/mo

    Haggerty Ford

    5.0
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    West Chicago, IL (23 mi)
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  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $44,661

    $500

    MSRP $50,495

    Est. $828/mo

    Taylor Ford of Manteno

    4.8
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    Manteno, IL (26 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

    $46,337

    $5.9K
    Est. $859/mo

    Ron Tirapelli Ford

    4.4
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    Shorewood, IL (4 mi)
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  • Vapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $52,290

    MSRP $52,290

    Est. $969/mo

    D'Orazio Ford

    4.2
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    Wilmington, IL (18 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

    $45,685

    MSRP $45,685

    Est. $847/mo

    Ford of Homewood

    4.7
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    Homewood, 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

    $45,382

    $1K

    MSRP $51,570

    Est. $841/mo

    Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

    4.9
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    Carol Stream, IL (25 mi)
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  • Marsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $49,535

    MSRP $49,535

    Est. $918/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (29 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

    $42,995

    $1.2K

    MSRP $49,565

    Est. $797/mo

    Court Street Ford

    4.6
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    Bourbonnais, IL (30 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg

    $44,914

    MSRP $48,820

    Est. $833/mo

    Elmhurst Ford

    4.6
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    Bensenville, 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

    $38,686

    $500

    MSRP $44,280

    Est. $717/mo

    Greenway Autos

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    Morris, IL (20 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

    $39,189

    MSRP $44,840

    Est. $727/mo

    Metro Ford Sales & Service

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    Chicago, IL (29 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $56,479

    $500
    Est. $1,047/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (16 mi)
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  • Vapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $54,875

    MSRP $54,875

    Est. $1,017/mo

    Westfield Ford

    4.3
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    Countryside, IL (21 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

    $39,340

    $500

    MSRP $44,840

    Est. $729/mo

    Hawk Ford of St. Charles

    4.7
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    St Charles, IL (28 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

    $40,530

    MSRP $44,780

    Est. $751/mo

    Wickstrom Auto Group

    5.0
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    $399 delivery from Barrington, IL (43 mi)
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  • Blue 2026 Ford Explorer STBlue 2026 Ford Explorer STBlue 2026 Ford Explorer STBlue 2026 Ford Explorer STBlue 2026 Ford Explorer STBlue 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $53,998

    3,899 mi.
    Est. $1,001/mo

    CarMax Cincinnati

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    $199 delivery to Plainfield, IL (4 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2025 Ford Explorer $43,819 37 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $39,252 5 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $34,910 58 Good deals
2022 Ford Explorer $30,955 5 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $25,363 8 Good deals
2020 Ford Explorer $24,032 7 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer $16,290 6 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $15,982 9 Great deals
2016 Ford Explorer $12,812 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 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 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 RWD ST 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $54,905 Starting at $56,905
Combined MPG
21 20
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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