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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

    $40,420

    MSRP $40,420

    Est. $758/mo

    Ford of Homewood

    4.7
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    Homewood, IL (5 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

    $39,908

    $4.8K

    MSRP $44,780

    Est. $748/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, IL (6 mi)

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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $49,970

    $100

    MSRP $54,070

    Est. $937/mo

    Joe Rizza Ford Lincoln

    4.3
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    Orland Park, IL (3 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

    $54,800

    MSRP $58,800

    Est. $1,028/mo

    Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort

    4.8
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    Frankfort, IL (6 mi)
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  • White 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $41,662

    MSRP $48,920

    Est. $781/mo

    Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn

    4.7
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    Oak Lawn, IL (11 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $55,340

    MSRP $55,340

    Est. $1,038/mo

    Westfield Ford

    4.3
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    Countryside, IL (15 mi)
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  • Vapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $39,638

    $5.6K

    MSRP $45,275

    Est. $743/mo

    Willowbrook Ford Kia

    4.7
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    Willowbrook, IL (15 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

    $53,923

    MSRP $58,795

    Est. $1,011/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, IL (6 mi)

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  • Space Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace Gray 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $44,837

    $500

    MSRP $51,610

    Est. $841/mo

    Rod Baker Ford

    4.6
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    Plainfield, IL (21 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $56,375

    $500
    Est. $1,057/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (25 mi)
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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

    $44,075

    MSRP $50,275

    Est. $827/mo

    Murgado Ford of Chicago

    4.2
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    Chicago, IL (26 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

    $38,488

    $500

    MSRP $44,900

    Est. $722/mo

    Joe Rizza Ford Lincoln

    4.3
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    Orland Park, IL (3 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

    $53,481

    MSRP $61,640

    Est. $1,003/mo

    Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn

    4.7
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    Oak Lawn, IL (11 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

    $44,348

    MSRP $49,220

    Est. $832/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, IL (6 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

    $44,661

    MSRP $50,495

    Est. $838/mo

    Crosswell Ford

    4.8
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    Manteno, IL (23 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

    $58,360

    MSRP $63,480

    Est. $1,094/mo

    Haggerty Ford

    5.0
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    West Chicago, IL (30 mi)
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  • Marsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineMarsh Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $47,999

    $500
    Est. $900/mo

    Ron Tirapelli Ford

    4.4
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    Shorewood, IL (21 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $49,040

    MSRP $49,040

    Est. $920/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (24 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

    $43,978

    MSRP $49,975

    Est. $825/mo

    Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

    4.9
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    Carol Stream, IL (29 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

    $39,908

    MSRP $44,780

    Est. $748/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, IL (6 mi)

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  • Carbonized Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveCarbonized Gray 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $40,422

    MSRP $45,625

    Est. $758/mo

    Court Street Ford

    4.6
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    Bourbonnais, IL (29 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

    $45,402

    $1.4K

    MSRP $49,350

    Est. $851/mo

    Elmhurst Ford

    4.6
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    Bensenville, IL (27 mi)
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  • Vapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $47,021

    MSRP $51,110

    Est. $882/mo

    Elmhurst Ford

    4.6
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    Bensenville, IL (27 mi)
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  • Vapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $43,324

    MSRP $49,315

    Est. $812/mo

    Metro Ford Sales & Service

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    Chicago, IL (16 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $62,605

    $4.6K

    MSRP $67,230

    Est. $1,174/mo

    Dahl Ford Davenport

    4.8
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    $143 delivery from Davenport, IA (144 mi)
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  • Vapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $58,063

    MSRP $62,935

    Est. $1,089/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, IL (6 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

    $42,962

    MSRP $49,320

    Est. $806/mo

    Heller Ford

    4.5
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    $399 delivery from El Paso, IL (87 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2025 Ford Explorer $43,779 51 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $38,858 10 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $33,138 55 Good deals
2022 Ford Explorer $30,698 7 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $24,663 5 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $24,687 5 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer $15,602 12 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $15,083 13 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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