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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

    $60,004

    MSRP $68,970

    Est. $1,125/mo

    Hopkins Ford of Elgin

    3.7
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    Elgin, IL (9 mi)

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  • VAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $51,040

    MSRP $51,040

    Est. $957/mo

    Highland Park Ford Lincoln

    4.6
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    Highland Park, IL (17 mi)

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  • Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveGray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveGray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveGray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveGray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveGray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $38,799

    MSRP $44,840

    Est. $728/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (2 mi)
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  • Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineGray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $44,563

    $1.5K

    MSRP $50,640

    Est. $836/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (2 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

    $40,030

    MSRP $44,780

    Est. $751/mo

    Wickstrom Auto Group

    5.0
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    Barrington, IL (10 mi)
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  • Marsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer STMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer STMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer STMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer STMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer STMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $57,725

    $500

    MSRP $63,225

    Est. $1,083/mo

    Hawk Ford of St. Charles

    4.7
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    St Charles, IL (14 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

    $43,443

    MSRP $50,515

    Est. $815/mo

    Golf Mill Ford

    4.9
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    Niles, IL (14 mi)
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  • VAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg

    $51,465

    MSRP $51,465

    Est. $965/mo

    Highland Park Ford Lincoln

    4.6
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    Highland Park, IL (17 mi)

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  • Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $47,685

    $1K
    Est. $894/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (17 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $51,863

    Est. $973/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (20 mi)
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  • Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $43,985

    $1K
    Est. $825/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (20 mi)
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  • Star White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $57,218

    MSRP $63,630

    Est. $1,073/mo

    Willowbrook Ford Kia

    4.7
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    Willowbrook, IL (21 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

    $54,935

    MSRP $62,835

    Est. $1,030/mo

    Murgado Ford of Chicago

    4.2
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    Chicago, IL (23 mi)
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  • VAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer STVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer STVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer STVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer STVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer STVAPOR BLUE 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $63,390

    MSRP $63,390

    Est. $1,189/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (25 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

    $62,895

    MSRP $62,895

    Est. $1,180/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (25 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

    $47,198

    $1K

    MSRP $54,855

    Est. $885/mo

    Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn

    4.7
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    Oak Lawn, 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

    $41,957

    MSRP $49,220

    Est. $787/mo

    Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn

    4.7
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    Oak Lawn, IL (28 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

    $40,780

    $500
    Est. $765/mo

    Huntley Ford

    4.3
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    Huntley, IL (19 mi)
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  • Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $38,652

    MSRP $44,770

    Est. $725/mo

    Zeigler Ford of North Riverside

    4.8
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    North Riverside, 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

    $42,990

    MSRP $49,220

    Est. $806/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (25 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

    $39,811

    MSRP $44,940

    Est. $747/mo

    Haggerty Ford

    5.0
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    West Chicago, IL (14 mi)
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  • Star White 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $53,231

    MSRP $60,490

    Est. $998/mo

    Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

    4.9
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    Carol Stream, IL (10 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. $811/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (15 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $51,998

    $898

    MSRP $59,890

    Est. $975/mo

    Napleton Ford in Libertyville

    4.7
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    Libertyville, IL (18 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

    $44,768

    $500

    MSRP $49,845

    Est. $840/mo

    Bull Valley Ford

    4.1
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    Woodstock, IL (26 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

    $53,790

    $9K

    MSRP $62,795

    Est. $1,009/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (25 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

    $44,963

    $4.2K

    MSRP $50,815

    Est. $843/mo

    Bull Valley Ford

    4.1
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    Woodstock, IL (26 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

    $50,240

    $3.5K

    MSRP $53,825

    Est. $942/mo

    Dahl Ford Davenport

    4.8
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    $132 delivery from Davenport, IA (132 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

    3,901 mi.
    Est. $1,013/mo

    CarMax Greenwood

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    Free delivery to Schaumburg, IL (2 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2025 Ford Explorer $43,830 42 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $38,940 10 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $34,796 10 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $30,802 14 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $27,236 9 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $24,776 5 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer $17,057 9 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $15,783 11 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 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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