This 2026 Ford Explorer Active represents a refined choice for families and individuals seeking a capable three-row SUV that balances comfort, functionality, and value.
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine with 10-speed automatic transmission
- Navigation System
- Unique Cloth Heated Captain's Chairs
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Front dual zone automatic temperature control with rear air conditioning
- Power driver seat with remote keyless entry
- 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum wheels
- SiriusXM with 360L satellite radio
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Fully automatic headlights with delay-off feature
- Split folding rear seat for flexible cargo configurations
- 6 speakers with AM/FM stereo
- Electronic Stability Control and traction control
The Explorer Active delivers dependable fuel economy with an estimated 20 city and 29 highway MPG, allowing you to travel confidently without frequent fuel stops. The 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder engine provides practical performance while the 10-speed automatic transmission ensures smooth acceleration and efficient power delivery across varied driving conditions.
Comfort and convenience are prioritized throughout the cabin. The heated captain's chairs in the second row provide individual seating with thermal comfort, while the three-row configuration accommodates up to eight passengers. Dual-zone automatic climate control maintains your preferred temperature, and the power driver seat adjusts to your ideal driving position. The navigation system guides you efficiently to your destinations, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration keeps you seamlessly connected.
Safety features throughout this Explorer include four-wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, and a comprehensive airbag system with dual front, front side, knee, and overhead airbags. The exterior parking camera assists with reversing maneuvers, while low tire pressure monitoring and emergency communication with 911 Assist provide additional peace of mind.
The Active's practical design includes an 18-inch spare wheel and jack kit for roadside preparedness, speed-sensitive wipers that respond to weather conditions, and heated door mirrors for enhanced visibility in challenging conditions. The split folding rear seat expands cargo capacity when needed, adapting to your lifestyle requirements.
Every detail of this Explorer has been designed to serve you well. We invite you to visit our showroom to experience this vehicle firsthand and discover how it can fit into your life.
Free Delivery within 100 miles! Not all customers qualify for all rebates. Price includes. : $1000 - SSE Down Payment Assistance. Exp. 08/31/2026 $3000 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026 $500 - Mega Bonus Cash. Exp. 08/31/2026
New 2026 FordExplorer Active
- Exterior Color
- Vapor Blue Metallic
- Interior Color
- Dark Space Gray
- Body/Seating
- SUV/6 seats
- Seats
- 6 seats
- Transmission
- 10-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4
- VIN
- 1FMUK7DH7TGC45826
- Stock Number
- 26F1187
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Speed sensitive wipers
- 3rd row seats
- Split folding rear seat
Included Packages & Accessories
- Navigation System
- Equipment Group 200A Standard Package
- 6 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- AM/FM Stereo
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- 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
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear reading lights
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Unique Cloth Heated Captain's Chairs
- 3rd row seats: bench
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum
- 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
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Illuminated entry
- 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 keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 255/65HR18.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 255/65HR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- 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
- Speakers: 6
- 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
- Max seating capacity: 6
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seats: captain
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: cloth
- Split folding rear seat
- 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
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Hitch Class: III
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Spoiler
- Trailer hitch
- Trailer sway control
- 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: 10.00 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: 1,034mm (40.7")
- Front hiproom: 1,504mm (59.2")
- Front legroom: 1,092mm (43.0")
- 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: 4,330L (152.9 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 1,029mm (40.5")
- Rear hiproom: 1,501mm (59.1")
- Rear legroom: 991mm (39.0")
- 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 rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane-Keeping System active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: Reverse Sensing System rear
- 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
- 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
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. - 5.0
Explorer
By Rudy on 5/28/2026 6:10:36 PM
So far so good - smooth ride - plenty of power for a 2.3 liter 4 cyl which coming from someone who drove a 5.0 V8 for 20 yrs- much better on gas - 4.0
Served our family well!
By Beth on 2/19/2026 11:46:55 PM
Trading my car in next week, I am gonna miss my Explorer. It’s been a good family car. Draw backs: the screen is glitchy at times. Some electronics malfunctioned and I won’t lie, they can be costly to fix. Comfortable, spacious. I never had any mechanical problems with the car, but I did take very good care of it at well. I maintained all recommended services and any replacements were all genuine Ford parts. I hope whoever buys our car, loves it as much as we did.
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Ferman Price may include Ferman dealer savings available and any manufacturer rebates and incentives that may apply, but excludes any dealer-installed or added options, equipment and accessories. See dealer for a list of these items and complete details. Vehicle prices listed are plus tax, tag and title. Dealer also charges a pre-delivery service fee in the amount of $1,199.95 which charge represents cost And profit to the dealer for items such as cleaning, inspecting and adjusting new and used vehicles, and preparing documents related to the sale, or lease; dealer also charges a private tag agency fee in the amount of $99.95 which charge represents a fee paid to a private tag agency for the preparation of title work and also includes profit to the dealer related to the sale, or lease.