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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

    $41,728

    MSRP $50,275

    Est. $768/mo

    Hopkins Ford of Elgin

    3.6
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    Elgin, IL (9 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

    $52,743

    MSRP $59,935

    Est. $971/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (17 mi)

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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $54,105

    Est. $996/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (28 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

    $52,405

    Est. $965/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (28 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

    $58,338

    $1K
    Est. $1,074/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (26 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

    $44,135

    MSRP $51,320

    Est. $813/mo

    Golf Mill Ford

    4.9
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    Niles, IL (30 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

    $46,053

    MSRP $53,550

    Est. $848/mo

    Golf Mill Ford

    4.9
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    Niles, IL (30 mi)
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  • Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $46,206

    MSRP $51,340

    Est. $851/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (17 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

    $1K

    MSRP $44,780

    Est. $749/mo

    Arlington Heights Ford

    5.0
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    Arlington Heights, IL (20 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

    $1K

    MSRP $62,435

    Est. $1,067/mo

    Wickstrom Auto Group

    5.0
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    Barrington, IL (13 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. $1,061/mo

    Huntley Ford

    4.3
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    Huntley, IL (4 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

    $36,735

    $2K
    Est. $676/mo

    Kunes Ford of Antioch

    4.0
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    Antioch, IL (30 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

    $57,040

    MSRP $57,040

    Est. $1,050/mo

    Highland Park Ford Lincoln

    4.6
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    Highland Park, IL (29 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

    $56,395

    MSRP $64,085

    Est. $1,038/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (17 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

    $42,841

    $2.3K
    Est. $789/mo

    Kunes Ford of Antioch

    4.0
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    Antioch, IL (30 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg

    $44,780

    MSRP $44,780

    Est. $825/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (28 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

    $46,917

    $3.5K

    MSRP $50,480

    Est. $864/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, 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

    $43,255

    MSRP $43,255

    Est. $796/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (30 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. $1,000/mo

    Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

    4.9
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    Carol Stream, IL (20 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

    $51,080

    MSRP $58,045

    Est. $941/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (17 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

    $48,710

    $1K

    MSRP $51,610

    Est. $897/mo

    Bull Valley Ford

    4.1
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    Woodstock, IL (14 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

    $57,665

    $4.1K

    MSRP $63,390

    Est. $1,062/mo

    Victor Ford

    4.9
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    Wauconda, IL (17 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

    $48,431

    MSRP $53,290

    Est. $892/mo

    Heller Ford

    4.5
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    $399 delivery from El Paso, IL (101 mi)
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  • Black 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $37,998

    2,940 mi.
    Est. $700/mo

    CarMax Killeen

    4.8
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    $899 delivery to Algonquin, IL (5 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2025 Ford Explorer $45,513 9 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $38,765 21 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $35,466 15 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $31,621 10 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $26,558 6 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $24,688 6 Great deals
2019 Ford Explorer $22,121 3 Good deals
2018 Ford Explorer $16,893 12 Good deals
2017 Ford Explorer $15,262 7 Good 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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