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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

    $45,477

    MSRP $49,975

    Est. $853/mo

    Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

    4.9
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    Carol Stream, IL (23 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

    $43,581

    MSRP $50,675

    Est. $817/mo

    Golf Mill Ford

    4.9
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    Niles, IL (24 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 (29 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $49,600

    Est. $930/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, 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

    $47,754

    $1K

    MSRP $51,635

    Est. $896/mo

    Joe Rizza Ford Lincoln

    4.3
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    Orland Park, 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

    $41,244

    $250

    MSRP $44,380

    Est. $773/mo

    Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn

    4.7
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    Oak Lawn, IL (3 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

    $46,695

    $805

    MSRP $51,500

    Est. $876/mo

    Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort

    4.8
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    Frankfort, IL (13 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

    $47,837

    $1K

    MSRP $51,610

    Est. $897/mo

    Rod Baker Ford

    4.6
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    Plainfield, IL (22 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

    $44,292

    MSRP $50,765

    Est. $831/mo

    Zeigler Ford of North Riverside

    4.8
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    North Riverside, IL (12 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

    $44,780

    MSRP $44,780

    Est. $840/mo

    Westfield Ford

    4.3
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    Countryside, IL (8 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

    $38,721

    $2.4K

    MSRP $42,660

    Est. $726/mo

    Willowbrook Ford Kia

    4.7
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    Willowbrook, IL (10 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

    $58,351

    $1K
    Est. $1,094/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (22 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorCarbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $52,805

    $1K

    MSRP $62,805

    Est. $990/mo

    Murgado Ford of Chicago

    4.2
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    Chicago, IL (18 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

    $51,978

    MSRP $53,850

    Est. $975/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, IL (13 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

    $58,186

    $2.3K

    MSRP $63,480

    Est. $1,091/mo

    Haggerty Ford

    5.0
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    West Chicago, 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

    $45,629

    5,139 mi.
    Est. $856/mo

    Phillips Chevrolet

    5.0
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    Frankfort, IL (13 mi)
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  • Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $53,995

    MSRP $56,700

    Est. $1,013/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (16 mi)
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  • Star White Met Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White Met Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White Met Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White Met Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White Met Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White Met Tri-Coat 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $40,921

    Est. $767/mo

    Ron Tirapelli Ford

    4.4
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    Shorewood, IL (24 mi)
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  • Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer STBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $56,993

    MSRP $62,630

    Est. $1,069/mo

    Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

    4.9
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    Carol Stream, IL (23 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

    $47,983

    $1K

    MSRP $52,085

    Est. $900/mo

    Ford of Homewood

    4.7
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    Homewood, IL (11 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

    $52,595

    $3.5K

    MSRP $59,095

    Est. $986/mo

    Elmhurst Ford

    4.6
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    Bensenville, IL (19 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

    $57,705

    $6.7K

    MSRP $64,475

    Est. $1,082/mo

    Bredemann Ford

    4.8
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    Glenview, IL (28 mi)
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  • Star White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $50,940

    MSRP $54,125

    Est. $955/mo

    Metro Ford Sales & Service

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    Chicago, IL (9 mi)
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  • Gray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveGray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveGray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveGray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveGray 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveGray 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $41,998

    132 mi.
    Est. $788/mo

    CarMax St. Louis Mid Rivers Mall

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    $99 delivery to Oak Lawn, IL (3 mi)
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  • Star White 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $46,414

    MSRP $51,095

    Est. $870/mo

    Heller Ford

    4.5
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    $399 delivery from El Paso, IL (92 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2025 Ford Explorer $45,266 12 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $38,256 6 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $34,698 14 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $31,242 13 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $25,353 8 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $24,599 9 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer $15,954 15 Good deals
2017 Ford Explorer $14,733 10 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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