The 2026 Ford Explorer ST in Gray delivers the capability and comfort you need for whatever comes your way. This three-row SUV combines a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine with 4WD and a 10-speed automatic transmission to handle both highway miles and challenging terrain with confidence.
- BlueCruise Equipped with 1-year + 90-day plan
- Sun and Sound Package
- Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with 980 watts and 14 speakers
- Heated and Ventilated Miko Suede Captain's Chairs
- Multicontour Seats with Front Active Motion
- Remote Control Front Windows
- Navigation System
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Integration
- Memory Seat and Power Driver Controls
- All-Wheel Independent Suspension
- 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum Wheels
- SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad
The Explorer ST provides refined comfort for all passengers. Heated and ventilated captain's chairs in the front row support longer drives, while automatic temperature control keeps the cabin comfortable regardless of season. The B&O Sound System delivers premium audio quality with 980 watts across 14 speakers, making every journey enjoyable.
Your daily commute becomes easier with advanced driver assistance features. Fully automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and auto-dimming mirrors adapt to changing conditions without requiring manual adjustment. The rear parking camera aids visibility when backing up, while electronic stability control and brake assist provide confidence in varied driving scenarios.
Technology integrates seamlessly into your routine. The navigation system guides you efficiently, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto keep your smartphone content accessible through the vehicle's controls. BlueCruise equipped capability offers hands-free driving assistance on compatible roads, with a one-year subscription included at the time of purchase.
The Explorer ST manages real-world driving with responsive handling and capable performance. Four-wheel independent suspension absorbs road irregularities smoothly, while the 4WD system provides traction when needed. With 18 city MPG and 25 highway MPG, fuel efficiency remains respectable for a vehicle of this size and capability.
Free delivery within 100 miles adds immediate value to your purchase, bringing the Explorer ST directly to your location for your convenience. Not all customers qualify for all rebates. Price includes. : $1000 - Retail Bonus Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026 $3000 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026 $500 - Bonus Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026
New 2026 FordExplorer ST
- Exterior Color
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Interior Color
- Onyx
- Body/Seating
- SUV/6 seats
- Seats
- 6 seats
- Transmission
- 10-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Engine
- 3.0L EcoBoost V6
- VIN
- 1FMWK8GC3TGC51542
- Stock Number
- 26F1154
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 400A Standard Package
- Sun and Sound Package
- 10 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
- Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen
- 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
- Remote Control Front Windows
- SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad
- Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
- 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
- BlueCruise Equipped (1-Year + 90-Day Plan)
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- 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
- Heated/Ventilated Miko Suede Captain's Chairs
- Illuminated entry
- Leather steering wheel
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear reading lights
- Sport steering wheel
- 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
- Multicontour Seats with Front Active Motion
- Power passenger seat
- Split folding rear seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 21" Magnetite-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
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 275/45WR21.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 275/45WR21.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Sport suspension
- Wheel size: 21"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Primary LCD size: 13.2"
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speaker type: Bang & Olufsen
- Speakers: 10
- 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 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power 2-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seats: captain
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: simulated suede/leatherette Miko
- Split folding rear seat
- Sport steering wheel
- Ventilated front seats
- Compressor: twin turbo
- Cylinder configuration: V-6
- Drive type: four-wheel
- Electric motor 1 torque: none
- Electric motor horsepower: none
- Engine liters: 3.0L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 18mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 20mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 25mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 20.2gal.
- Horsepower: 385hp @ 5,500RPM
- Hybrid electric powertrain type: none
- Hybrid system combined power torque: none
- Hybrid system net power: none
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto: SelectShift
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 24
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 415 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Transmission: 10 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 21 deg
- Departure angle: 21 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 198mm (7.8")
- Ramp breakover angle: 18 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
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- 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: 10.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 2,162kg (4,766lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 85.4mm x 86.0mm (3.36" x 3.39")
- Engine displacement: 3.0 L
- Engine torque: 415 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Exterior body width: 2,004mm (78.9")
- Exterior height: 1,773mm (69.8")
- Exterior length: 5,050mm (198.8")
- Front headroom: 1,034mm (40.7")
- Front hiproom: 1,504mm (59.2")
- Front legroom: 1,090mm (42.9")
- Front shoulder room: 1,577mm (62.1")
- GVWR: 2,812kg (6,200lbs)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 4
- Interior rear cargo volume: 462 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 4,299L (151.8 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 1,029mm (40.5")
- 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 sensitive wipers
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- 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.