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2026 Ford Explorer
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near
Lakewood, IL
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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I recently had my 2015 car serviced at Heights Ford and
I recently had my 2015 car serviced at Heights Ford and couldn’t be happier with the experience. They repaired my air conditioner (clutch) and replaced the rear brakes, and the work was excellent. The technician kept me updated throughout the process and even coordinated directly with my Ford warranty company, which made things so much easier. What stood out most was their patience, attention to detail, and commitment to making sure my car was properly covered and serviced the right way. I highly recommend Heights Ford for anyone looking for trustworthy, thorough, and professional service. Thank you!






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Michael Raczkowski was an accommodating, patient and very
Michael Raczkowski was an accommodating, patient and very friendly gent. It was an a good experience dealing with him. Also. Manager Bob Wolf was awesome as well.






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Outstanding service advisor and technician!
Outstanding service advisor and technician! All services performed on time at quoted price! Highly recommend!






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2026 Ford Explorer ST
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Excellent Customer Service!
Excellent Customer Service! All went above and beyond to ensure I was happy! I was very informed throughout my entire purchase! Great People at Victor Ford! Keep up the good work!!!
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Best dealership I've ever done business with!
Best dealership I've ever done business with! This is my second time working with Joe Alessi who got me a fair deal again, was courteous, knowledgeable and always respectful of my time. Everything went smoothly.

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In spite of my mobility, Sales-Chester, did outstanding
In spite of my mobility, Sales-Chester, did outstanding job. Attention to detail, helping to setup Test drive of The Ford Edge, & working as an overall quarterback to keep everything moving. A great experience!!

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Best dealership in town.
Best dealership in town. There’s no other dealer in Illinois that compares to this one. I’m a passionate automobile enthusiast with no patience for xx and THIS dealer has NONE of that. I walked in and I was greeted softly and warmly by the front desk discussing the reason for my visit and understanding if I was browsing or looking for something specific. When I spoke about a specific vehicle I wanted I was referred to Tiffany the sales manager. She was as warm and welcoming as the front desk people were. Tiffany paid careful attention to what I wanted and what I was looking for. I never felt rushed or pressured. I felt MY time and what I wanted is what mattered to her, which it did! She introduced me to her product specialist Roland ( With a cool Cowboy hat and a great sense of humor to accompany it). While Roland knew full well I wasn’t in the market to buy a car in the near future he still spent almost 2 hours with me discussing my options, my needs, and how to get those needs taken care of. By the end of my visit, Roland helped me place an order for the exact vehicle I want. Despite not making a sale that day, they invested those nearly 2 hours in MY NEEDS and they showed me how much MY time meant to them. I’m almost 40 years old and I’ve never purchased a brand new car before in my life, and you know what? This is the place that’s going to happen and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you Roland for explaining things so well and exploring everything down to the last detail to get me what I want and what I need. Bob Rohrmans Ford will be my first new car purchase and I’m confident it wont be my last. If you appreciate a no pressure environment that cares about your time, your needs, and communicates things clearly and easily….. This is the place for you
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Alex salesman
Great experience, if your trying to buy a vehicle used or new go to ROESCH FORD and ask for Alex, he?s very professional and very nice, I will recommend him to anyone

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Finally a positive car buying experience!
I usually dread dealing with car dealerships but Hawk Ford was different and went out of their way to make it positive, especially the salesman Rich Bergmann.

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Rich was great - very easy process to purchase my new
Rich was great - very easy process to purchase my new Ford Expedition. Thanks for everything!
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Great Service Department
Great Service Department. JR really works hard for you. Thank you

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2022 Ford Bronco Sport
Bought a 2022 Bronco Sport. Just love it. Joe delivered it today. He stayed and helped me setup the FordPass. Thanks Joe L. & George in finance.

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Wickstrom has been our dealer of choice for years, one of
Wickstrom has been our dealer of choice for years, one of the reasons is the exceptional service we get from Eric Jenson, he has always treated us well whenever we needed a car , new or used
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This was the best car buying experience I have ever had.
This was the best car buying experience I have ever had. Bryan (sales manager) is awesome and very friendly! He made the process very smooth and did not haggle me through any part. Eddie (finance) was also notably very helpful and friendly. He showed me the warranty but did not give me a hard time or pressure me into anything other than I came for. He even helped me with a discount for what I originally came in for. Overall 10/10 facility, staff and experience!

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After purchasing eight jeeps over the years, we have
After purchasing eight jeeps over the years, we have continued to return to the Wickstrom Jeep dealership. We have been extremely lucky to have been able to always work with Eric Jensen as our salesperson. Eric's personality makes it easy to work with him. He is more that happy to answer any questions or find the answer to our questions even after the sale is completed. It's refreshing and reassuring as a buyer to have such a person and dealership who is interested in more that just the sale.
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Steve was super kind, patient and overall great.
Steve was super kind, patient and overall great. We purchased a car for my son and had endless questions and concerns. He was wonderful and I highly recommend. I’m not the easiest to please so this review means a lot!!

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We purchased a new Ford Explorer.
We purchased a new Ford Explorer. Excellent price with no pressure. An all around pleasant experience.

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Alex was great at answering all my questions.
Alex was great at answering all my questions....was a great buying experence....Alex was a huge factor on me for buying the car... A++++

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Thank you for the great experience Everardo.
Thank you for the great experience Everardo. Will definitely recommend to friends about Gillespie ford.
Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Average price | Deals |
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2025 Ford Explorer | $49,984 | 7 Great deals |
2023 Ford Explorer | $34,773 | 10 Great deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $31,016 | 10 Great deals |
2021 Ford Explorer | $27,860 | 5 Great deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $24,946 | 8 Great deals |
2019 Ford Explorer | $20,712 | 7 Good deals |
2018 Ford Explorer | $16,648 | 7 Good deals |
2017 Ford Explorer | $16,804 | 7 Great deals |
About the 2026 Ford Explorer
Active 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 (2 styles)
Style | |
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Active 4WD | Active 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) |
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) |
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