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2026 Ford Explorer
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Prairie du Rocher, IL
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg
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Another great experience at Sunset Ford
Today we went in to Sunset to look for a new truck for me. Unfortunately it was not in the cards dealt to us. So my wife and I decided to look for a new car for her. George was our salesman and he was fantastic. He was very knowledgable about the cars and was very friendly to my little boys He was also very patient with us as we tried to figure out a budget and what we can afford. Finally we were set on a 2016 Escape. I test drove it and even for a big guy like myself, it was a fantastic vehicle. We went back in and crunched the numbers and came up with a deal. The finance manager Mike was again fantastic and worked his magic to get a payment within our budget. He has earned the Nickname Magic Mike from me. I am 125% satisfied with the staff at Sunset Ford. This was my second car from there and I am looking forward to buying my third. Hopefully it will be my new truck.
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2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line
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Good overall except I was led to believe that the sale price was locked in at the 2020 price, which is when I ordered it. It was $3,000 more than the locked in 2020 price. Bad business to not honor a locked in price. No fault of mine it took so long to be made.
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2026 Ford Explorer Active
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Had what I wanted, and we came to terms.
Had what I wanted, and we came to terms. Gave me a fair price on my trade in. Went home with a brand-new Explorer.
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2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg
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Great Service, Friendly staff,
We have been purchasing Ford vehicles for over 40 years and were again very satisfied with our current purchase. Brett Bergman at Sunset Ford in Waterloo, IL made the transaction very easy. His smiling and friendly personality made this a pleasurable experience. He was very knowledgable and answered all our questions. We then met with Mike Rich who was also very personable and worked with him to seal the deal. Mike Carr handled the paperwork very timely and professionally. Sunset Ford not only is great to deal with in selling you your vehicle but is there for you with outstanding service after the sale. It's great to be a part of the Sunset Ford family!
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2026 Ford Explorer Tremor
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Excellent sales team! My wife is extremely happy with her truck.
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2026 Ford Explorer Active
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Vehicle as described,helpful staff, would buy from them
Vehicle as described,helpful staff, would buy from them again good follow up and and information about vehicle
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2026 Ford Explorer Active
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Wonderful Experience
Third new vehicle purchased from Brett & Mike. They provided an EXCELLENT Buying Experience. Their customer service is above & beyond my expectations every time. They make a great team!
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2026 Ford Explorer Active
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Everyone at Sunset Ford of Waterloo was above and beyond helpful with our purchase. The professionalism was greatly appreciated along with the cleanliness of the dealership.
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2026 Ford Explorer Tremor
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Aok1013
Very nice people. The cleanest dealership I've ever experienced! Worked with us on a suitable trade in and purchasing a new vehicle.
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2026 Ford Explorer ST
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My experice on the most part was great and with the
My experice on the most part was great and with the experience I had the last two times seemed tough but wasnt bad at all
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2026 Ford Explorer Active
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Mrs. Alexus gave me the best experience possible in
Mrs. Alexus gave me the best experience possible in getting a car. Very positive and helpful.
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Alexis was so friendly, knowledgable, and professional.
Alexis was so friendly, knowledgable, and professional. My purchase was straightforward, no pressure, no haggling over price or add-ons. I traded in my old car and felt that they offered me a good price.
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2026 Ford Explorer Tremor
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2026 Ford Explorer Active
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $44,961 | 6 Good deals |
About the 2026 Ford Explorer
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)
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 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 4WD | Active w/200A Pkg RWD |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $42,585 | Starting at $40,585 |
| 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 |
| 21 |
| Engine |
| 400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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