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New and used
2026 Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Prairie Grove, IL
94 matches
30 miles from 60012
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$400
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- Down Payment
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- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
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New
2026 Ford Explorer Active
$43,068
MSRP $44,680
Arlington Heights Ford
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Carbonized Gray Metallic
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
20-27
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Engine: EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, variable valv
Stock #: S260036
VIN: 1FMUK8DH2TGA12068
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®, Bluetooth®, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer ACTIVE
$43,838
MSRP $44,280
Napleton Ford in Libertyville
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Carbonized Gray
Int. color: Dark Space Gray
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.3L I4
Stock #: 6F014
VIN: 1FMUK8DH9TGA12780
Features
Convenience:
Power Liftgate
Entertainment:
Satellite Radio, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
New
2026 Ford Explorer Active
$49,306
MSRP $51,310
$2,004 price drop
Arlington Heights Ford
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
20-27
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Engine: EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, variable valv
Stock #: S260029
VIN: 1FMUK8DH2TGA14113
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®, Bluetooth®, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Stability Control
Seating:
Leather Seats, Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer ST
$61,598
MSRP $62,995
$1,397 price drop
Victor Ford
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Carbonized Gray Metallic
Int. color: Onyx
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
18-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Engine: EcoBoost 3L V-6 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, variable valve
Stock #: T9857
VIN: 1FMWK8GCXTGA08133
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Cooled Seats, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®, Bluetooth®, Premium Sound System, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Rain Sensing Wipers, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Stability Control
Seating:
Leather Seats, Memory Seat, Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Star White
Int. color: Space Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.3L
Stock #: F44287
VIN: 1FMUK8DH0TGA14045
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, Satellite Radio, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer ST
$59,199
MSRP $60,790
$1,591 price drop
Bredemann Ford
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Int. color: Onyx
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.0L
Stock #: F44286
VIN: 1FMWK8GC0TGA06178
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Power Folding Mirrors, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, HomeLink, Premium Sound System, Satellite Radio, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Rain Sensing Wipers, Stability Control
Seating:
Memory Seat, Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer ST
$63,740
MSRP $63,740
Schaumburg Ford
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Black
Int. color: Onyx
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.0L V6
Stock #: SF2426
VIN: 1FMWK8GC3TGA12167
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Navigation System, Power Liftgate
Entertainment:
Apple CarPlay®, Premium Sound System, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
Safety:
Backup Camera, Brake Assist, Rain Sensing Wipers, Stability Control
Seating:
Memory Seat, Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer
$46,415
MSRP $50,715
Hawk Ford of Carol Stream
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Gray Metallic
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.3L
Stock #: B260016
VIN: 1FMUK8DH7TGA07965
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, Satellite Radio, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer
$46,960
MSRP $51,260
Hawk Ford of Carol Stream
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Black Metallic
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.3L
Stock #: B260022
VIN: 1FMUK8DH9TGA06994
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, Satellite Radio, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer Platinum
$58,406
MSRP $58,995
Napleton Ford in Libertyville
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Space White Metallic
Int. color: Mojave
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.3L I4
Stock #: 6F011
VIN: 1FMUK8HHXTGA13284
Features
Entertainment:
Premium Sound System
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Star White
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.3L I4
Stock #: 823K8D
VIN: 1FMUK8DH8TGA29568
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry, Navigation System, Power Liftgate
Entertainment:
Apple CarPlay®, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
Safety:
Backup Camera, Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer Active
$44,680
MSRP $44,680
Gillespie Ford
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Carbonized Gray Metallic
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
20-27
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, variable valv
Stock #: 7627K8D
VIN: 1FMUK8DH3TGA51235
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®, Bluetooth®, Satellite Radio, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer ST
$59,990
MSRP $59,990
Wickstrom Auto Group
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Vapor Blue Metallic
Int. color: Onyx
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.0L V6
Stock #: 26017
VIN: 1FMWK8GC6TGA07805
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Navigation System, Power Liftgate
Entertainment:
Apple CarPlay®, Premium Sound System
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
Safety:
Backup Camera, Brake Assist, Rain Sensing Wipers, Stability Control
Seating:
Memory Seat, Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Carbonized Gray Metallic
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.3L I4
Stock #: 821K8D
VIN: 1FMUK8DH5TGA24179
Features
Convenience:
Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Navigation System, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Apple CarPlay®, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
Safety:
Backup Camera, Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer
$44,680
MSRP $44,680
Wickstrom Auto Group
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Space White Metallic
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.3L I4
Stock #: 26014
VIN: 1FMUK8DH7TGA12132
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry, Navigation System, Power Liftgate
Entertainment:
Apple CarPlay®, Satellite Radio, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
Safety:
Backup Camera, Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Agate Black Metallic
Int. color: Dark Space Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.3L
Stock #: F44288
VIN: 1FMUK8DH3TGA09440
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, Satellite Radio, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer ST
$61,055
$500 price drop
Friendly Ford Inc
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Int. color: Onyx
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.0L V6
Stock #: 5559K8G
VIN: 1FMWK8GC0TGA19741
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Navigation System, Power Liftgate
Entertainment:
Apple CarPlay®, Premium Sound System
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
Safety:
Backup Camera, Brake Assist, Rain Sensing Wipers, Stability Control
Seating:
Memory Seat, Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer
$44,680
MSRP $44,680
Wickstrom Auto Group
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Carbonized Gray Metallic
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.3L I4
Stock #: 26012
VIN: 1FMUK8DH1TGA12076
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry, Navigation System, Power Liftgate
Entertainment:
Apple CarPlay®, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
Safety:
Backup Camera, Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line
$50,545
MSRP $50,545
Gillespie Ford
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Carbonized Gray Metallic
Int. color: Onyx
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
20-27
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, variable valv
Stock #: 260003L
VIN: 1FMUK8KH6TGA12805
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®, Bluetooth®, HomeLink, Premium Sound System, Satellite Radio, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Stability Control
Seating:
Leather Seats, Third Row Seating
New
2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line
$53,355
MSRP $53,355
Gillespie Ford
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Agate Black Metallic
Int. color: Onyx
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
20-27
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, variable valv
Stock #: 260015
VIN: 1FMUK8KH2TGA14907
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®, Bluetooth®, HomeLink, Premium Sound System, Satellite Radio, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Stability Control
Seating:
Leather Seats, Third Row Seating
Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $49,751 | 6 Great deals |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $34,667 | 12 Great deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $30,754 | 13 Great deals |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | $27,971 | 5 Great deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $24,632 | 8 Great deals |
| 2019 Ford Explorer | $20,985 | 6 Good deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer | $16,518 | 7 Good deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | $16,623 | 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
*Estimated payments are calculated by Cars.com and are for informational purposes only. We’ve estimated your taxes based on your provided ZIP code. These estimates do not include title, registration fees, lien fees, or any other fees that may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the vehicle. Other taxes may apply. They do not represent a financing offer or a guarantee of credit from the seller. Actual terms vary by lender.
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