Discover the 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum, a three-row SUV engineered to deliver capability, comfort, and confidence for every journey. This Black beauty combines sophisticated styling with the reliability Ford owners have trusted for generations, ready to become your family's trusted companion on the road ahead.
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD Radio
- Navigation System with SiriusXM 360L
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
- Ventilated front seats with heating capability
- Heated rear seats for passenger comfort
- Memory power driver seat with power passenger seat
- ActiveX Trimmed Captain's Chairs
- Automatic temperature control with front and rear zones
- Exterior parking camera rear
- 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum wheels
- Heated steering wheel
- Power liftgate
- Fully automatic headlights with auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Four-wheel disc brakes with electronic stability control
The 2026 Explorer Platinum delivers an impressive balance of capability and efficiency. Its 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission achieves 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway, making every trip to the pump count. With rear-wheel drive and four-wheel independent suspension, you'll experience responsive handling and a smooth ride whether navigating city streets or highway expanses.
Inside, the Platinum trim surrounds you with premium materials and thoughtful design. The leather steering wheel, split folding rear seats, and three-row seating arrangement create flexibility for passengers and cargo alike. Dual-zone automatic climate control ensures everyone stays comfortable, while the heated front and rear seats provide warmth during colder months. The sophisticated B&O Sound System with fourteen speakers and HD Radio transforms your daily commute into an enjoyable audio experience.
Technology integrates seamlessly into your driving experience. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto keep you connected, the navigation system guides your route, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls keep your focus on the road. Remote keyless entry, automated headlights, and rain-sensing wipers handle the details so you can concentrate on what matters.
Safety is woven throughout the Explorer Platinum's design. Dual front and side airbags, knee airbags, and overhead airbags work alongside electronic stability control, traction control, and brake assist to help protect you and your passengers. The 911 Assist emergency communication system provides peace of mind for unexpected moments.
Experience the 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum where capability meets refinement.
Free Delivery within 100 miles! Not all customers qualify for all rebates. Price includes. : $1000 - Retail Bonus Cash. Exp. 01/04/2027 $3000 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 01/04/2027
New 2026 FordExplorer Platinum
- Exterior Color
- Agate Black Metallic
- Interior Color
- Mojave Dusk/Onyx
- Body/Seating
- SUV/6 seats
- Seats
- 6 seats
- Transmission
- 10-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4
- VIN
- 1FMUK7HH3TGC28144
- Stock Number
- 26F1224
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera front
- Exterior parking camera left
- Exterior parking camera right
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
Included Packages & Accessories
- Navigation System
- Equipment Group 600A Standard Package
- 14 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Radio data system
- Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Memory seat
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Power Liftgate
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Front fog lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- ActiveX Trimmed Captain's Chairs
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Leather steering wheel
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear reading lights
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- 3rd row seats: bench
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Power passenger seat
- Split folding rear seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear window wiper
- Speed-Sensitive Wipers
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Free Delivery within 100 miles!
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Surround View Monitor: 360 Degree Camera yes
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 255/55VR20.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 255/55VR20.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 20"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Primary LCD size: 13.2"
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speaker type: Bang & Olufsen
- Speakers: 14
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Basic warranty: 36 months/36,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/ unlimited distance
- Powertrain warranty: 60 months/60,000miles
- Roadside assistance coverage: 60 months/60,000miles
- 3rd row seats: bench
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Max seating capacity: 6
- Power 4-way driver lumbar support
- Power 4-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seats: captain
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: leather/leatherette ActiveX
- Split folding rear seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: rear-wheel
- Electric motor 1 torque: none
- Electric motor horsepower: none
- Engine liters: 2.3L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 20mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 24mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 29mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 17.9gal.
- Horsepower: 300hp @ 5,500RPM
- Hybrid electric powertrain type: none
- Hybrid system combined power torque: none
- Hybrid system net power: none
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Transmission: 10 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 20 deg
- Departure angle: 22 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 193mm (7.6")
- Ramp breakover angle: 17 deg
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Hitch Class: III
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power liftgate
- Skid plates
- Spoiler
- Trailer hitch
- Trailer sway control
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- 3rd row headroom: 988mm (38.9")
- 3rd row hiproom: 1,039mm (40.9")
- 3rd row legroom: 818mm (32.2")
- 3rd row shoulder room: 1,387mm (54.6")
- Compression ratio: 10.63 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,970kg (4,344lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 87.5mm x 94.0mm (3.44" x 3.70")
- Engine displacement: 2.3 L
- Engine torque: 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Exterior body width: 2,004mm (78.9")
- Exterior height: 1,768mm (69.6")
- Exterior length: 5,050mm (198.8")
- Front headroom: 988mm (38.9")
- Front hiproom: 1,504mm (59.2")
- Front legroom: 1,090mm (42.9")
- Front shoulder room: 1,577mm (62.1")
- GVWR: 2,644kg (5,830lbs)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 5
- Interior rear cargo volume: 462 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 4,134L (146.0 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 970mm (38.2")
- Rear hiproom: 1,501mm (59.1")
- Rear legroom: 973mm (38.3")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,572mm (61.9")
- Towing capacity: 2,268kg (5,000lbs)
- Wheelbase: 3,025mm (119.1")
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) warning
- Compass
- Configurable
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera front
- Exterior parking camera left
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Exterior parking camera right
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane-Keeping System active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: Forward and Reverse Sensing System front and rear
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Speed limit display
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist mitigation w/left turn assist
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Rear Cross-Traffic Braking mitigation
- Security system
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Love it.
By Alex on 8/9/2026 11:55:02 PM
Single guy looking for a vehicle that is fun to drive but can haul junk too, and this fits the bill. I came from a 2018 Lincoln MKZ 3.0t AWD, this has all the same features but this does it better. Mine had one minor panel issue the dealership is fixing, but otherwise everything is solid. Installed a BOV, I find it funny to blow past people with a quiet exhaust and a loud Spanish sound as they disappear into the distance. Fantastic nighttime viability over the lower trims. Actually just better over all than the lower trims. Bolt ons and a tune just puts this in its own league for the price you pay, the only thing that comes close is a 2026 dodge Durango RT 392. ST is not for everyone but it is for me. "Sporty" family hauler my butt. Wrong demographic. This is a genuine fast mid-sized SUZ that you'd have to go luxury to get close to the performance numbers otherwise. - 5.0
Explorer Value 7-7-2026
By General Jim on 8/7/2026 11:06:23 PM
Your evaluation procedure was simple and complete. I will be in contact with you when I sell or trade this vehicle. - 5.0
Seats and performance
By Chan78 on 6/30/2026 6:16:53 PM
I love the suv its fantastic to drive only issue I have is the wind noise in the driver seat but I'd sleep in it every night the seats are comfortable.