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New and used
2026 Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Wingate, NC
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Excellent salesman.
Excellent salesman. Carl Ralston was very polite and courteous. He made my truck buying experience simple and easy. He is very personable and had conversations about daily life, cars we?ve owned and other topics. I will return when I am ready to purchase another vehicle.
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2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line
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They always do a great job and are very professional.
They always do a great job and are very professional. Service is quick and always done right. Jeff kept me updated on all repairs and explained everything clearly
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Garrett and Maurice were both fantastic during my buying
Garrett and Maurice were both fantastic during my buying process. They were easy to work with, and put together a great deal for my purchase and trade-in. I can?t thank them enough.
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2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line
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Top Notch Service Department, there?
Top Notch Service Department, there?s folks to it right. I was frankly amazed at their superior customer handling skills. Kept me frequently informed as I waited for repair. Genuinely cared for the process and outcome, I?ll be back!
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Alex was very knowledgeable and super helpful during the
Alex was very knowledgeable and super helpful during the entire process. Worked very fairly throughout the financing process and were very easy to do business with. Will be a returning customer
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Loved my experience at Town and Country Ford!
Loved my experience at Town and Country Ford! Both Tim (sales) and Adam (finance) were phenomenal and took care of us! Very appreciative of their care and commitment to getting me in my new Bronco!
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Garrett was my sales Rep and I sure appreciated him.
Garrett was my sales Rep and I sure appreciated him. Everything and Everyone was low key and relaxed. No sales pressure. Found my truck, it was already solid deal and a couple easy back and forth and we had a deal. Wife will be in the market for a vehicle and Garrett will be my first stop.
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2026 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Thank you to Liza R, she did an excellent job getting my
Thank you to Liza R, she did an excellent job getting my 2020 Ranger repaired. It wasn?t an obvious problem, but she was persistent and got it done.
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Liza was patient, professional, and a pleasure to deal
Liza was patient, professional, and a pleasure to deal with. She explained everything and went the extra mile to help us get our SUV back on the road!!!
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2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line
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Friendly and courteous.
Friendly and courteous. This is 2nd time I visited Mark Ficken Ford and very pleased the reception, all on schedule and took less time than I anticipated. I might add that due to my relationship with Freddy Skipper I dedicated give Mark Ficken Ford a try and am coming satisfied. Bill Bothe Sr. Out Son and daughter in law are customers as well.
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2026 Ford Explorer Tremor
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2026 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $42,921 | |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $28,505 | 4 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 (100A) (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| Active (100A) 4WD | Active (100A) 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 (200A) (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| Active (200A) 4WD | Active (200A) 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 |
| 23 |
| Engine |
| 400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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