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City mpg:
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20
Highway mpg:
29
29
Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.
2026 Ford Explorer SUV Overview
The standard features of the Ford Explorer Active include EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 300hp intercooled turbo engine, 10-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), Integrated navigation system with voice activation, Side seat mounted airbags, Safety Canopy System curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbags, driver knee airbag, Airbag occupancy sensor, Air conditioning, 18" aluminum wheels, Cruise control, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go distance pacing, ABS and driveline traction control
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2026 Ford Explorer Active SUV
- MSRP:$40,585
View Details- Location:
- Peoria Ford,
- Stock #:
- TGA48623,
- Engine:
- 2.3L I-4 cyl,
- Transmission:
- 44T 10-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION,
- MPG Range:
- 20/29,
- Exterior Color:
- YZ Oxford White,
- Interior Color:
- Dark Space Gray,
- Model Code:
- K7D,
- Engine Size:
- 2.3L
- VIN:
- 1FMUK7DH5TGA48623
Equipment Group 100A (Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic, GVWR: : 5,830 lbs, Tires: P255/65R18 AS BSW, …) -
2026 Ford Explorer Active SUV
- MSRP:$40,585
View Details- Location:
- Peoria Ford,
- Stock #:
- TGA50205,
- Engine:
- 2.3L I-4 cyl,
- Transmission:
- 44T 10-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION,
- MPG Range:
- 20/29,
- Exterior Color:
- YZ Oxford White,
- Interior Color:
- Dark Space Gray,
- Model Code:
- K7D,
- Engine Size:
- 2.3L
- VIN:
- 1FMUK7DH8TGA50205
Equipment Group 100A (Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic, GVWR: : 5,830 lbs, Tires: P255/65R18 AS BSW, …) -
2026 Ford Explorer Active SUV
- MSRP:$40,585
View Details- Location:
- Peoria Ford,
- Stock #:
- TGA52424,
- Engine:
- 2.3L I-4 cyl,
- Transmission:
- 44T 10-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION,
- MPG Range:
- 20/29,
- Exterior Color:
- YZ Oxford White,
- Interior Color:
- Dark Space Gray,
- Model Code:
- K7D,
- Engine Size:
- 2.3L
- VIN:
- 1FMUK7DH8TGA52424
Equipment Group 100A (Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic, GVWR: : 5,830 lbs, Tires: P255/65R18 AS BSW, …) -
2026 Ford Explorer Active SUV
- MSRP:$40,585
View Details- Location:
- Peoria Ford,
- Stock #:
- TGA40501,
- Engine:
- 2.3L I-4 cyl,
- Transmission:
- 44T 10-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION,
- MPG Range:
- 20/29,
- Exterior Color:
- YZ Oxford White,
- Interior Color:
- Dark Space Gray,
- Model Code:
- K7D,
- Engine Size:
- 2.3L
- VIN:
- 1FMUK7DH6TGA40501
Equipment Group 100A (Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic, GVWR: : 5,830 lbs, Tires: P255/65R18 AS BSW, …) -
2026 Ford Explorer Active SUV
- MSRP:$40,585
View Details- Location:
- Peoria Ford,
- Stock #:
- TGA43852,
- Engine:
- 2.3L I-4 cyl,
- Transmission:
- 44T 10-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION,
- MPG Range:
- 20/29,
- Exterior Color:
- YZ Oxford White,
- Interior Color:
- Dark Space Gray,
- Model Code:
- K7D,
- Engine Size:
- 2.3L
- VIN:
- 1FMUK7DH6TGA43852
Equipment Group 100A (Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic, GVWR: : 5,830 lbs, Tires: P255/65R18 AS BSW, …)
Specifications
- Rear cargo - liftgate
- Power door mirrors
- Heated door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Bumpers - body-color
- Trailer hitch
- Trailer sway control
- Hitch Class - III
- Engine liters - 2.3L
- Compressor - intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration - I-4
- Horsepower - 300hp @ 5,500RPM
- Torque - 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Number of valves - 16
- Variable valve control
- Engine location - front
- Recommended fuel - Premium Unleaded
- Transmission - 10 speed automatic
- Mode select transmission
- Drive type - rear-wheel
- Fuel economy combined - 24mpg
- Fuel tank capacity - 17.9gal.
- Standard fuel economy fuel type - gasoline
- Hybrid traction battery type - none
- Fuel economy city - 20mpg
- Fuel economy highway - 29mpg
- Basic warranty - 36 months/36,000miles
- Powertrain warranty - 60 months/60,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty - 60 months/ unlimited distance
- Roadside assistance coverage - 60 months/60,000miles
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Speed-sensing steering
- Alloy wheels
- Front tires - 255/65HR18.0
- Rear tires - 255/65HR18.0
- Wheel size - 18"
- Engine displacement - 2.3 L
- Engine torque - 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Engine bore x stroke - 87.5mm x 94.0mm (3.44" x 3.70")
- Compression ratio - 10.00 to 1
- Curb weight - 1,970kg (4,344lbs)
- GVWR - 2,644kg (5,830lbs)
- Towing capacity - 2,268kg (5,000lbs)
- Exterior length - 5,050mm (198.8")
- Exterior body width - 2,004mm (78.9")
- Exterior height - 1,768mm (69.6")
- Wheelbase - 3,025mm (119.1")
- Front legroom - 1,092mm (43.0")
- Rear legroom - 991mm (39.0")
- 3rd row legroom - 818mm (32.2")
- Front headroom - 1,034mm (40.7")
- Rear headroom - 1,029mm (40.5")
- 3rd row headroom - 988mm (38.9")
- Front hiproom - 1,504mm (59.2")
- Rear hiproom - 1,501mm (59.1")
- 3rd row hiproom - 1,039mm (40.9")
- Front shoulder room - 1,577mm (62.1")
- Rear shoulder room - 1,572mm (61.9")
- 3rd row shoulder room - 1,387mm (54.6")
- Passenger volume - 4,330L (152.9 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume - 462 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG) - 5
- AM/FM radio - SiriusXM with 360L
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months) - 3
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Speakers - 6
- Wireless phone connectivity - Bluetooth
- 1st row LCD monitors - 2
- Primary LCD size - 13.2"
- Smart device integration - Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Fully automatic headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Rear window wiper
- Rear window defroster
- Front reading lights
- Rear reading lights
- Appearance - digital/analog
- Configurable
- Tachometer
- Compass
- Outside temperature display
- Low tire pressure warning
- Trip computer
- Parking sensors - Reverse Sensing System rear
- Lane departure - Lane-Keeping System active
- Blind spot - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) warning
- Traffic sign information
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Forward collision - PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist mitigation w/left turn assist
- Rear collision - Rear Cross-Traffic Braking mitigation
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Overhead airbag
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Ignition disable
- Security system
- Electronic stability
- Traction control
- Front pedestrian detection - prevention
- Max seating capacity - 6
- Front seats - bucket
- Power driver seat
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Front center armrest
- Rear seats - captain
- Split folding rear seat
- Rear seats Folding position - fold forward seatback
- 3rd row seats - bench
- Seat Upholstery - cloth
- Approach angle - 20 deg
- Departure angle - 22 deg
- Ground clearance (min) - 193mm (7.6")
- Ramp breakover angle - 17 deg
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear air conditioning
- Speed control
- Adaptive Cruise Control - Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Power windows
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Remote keyless entry
- Proximity key - doors and push button start
- Illuminated entry
- Tilt steering wheel
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Driver vanity mirror
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system - 911 Assist
- Navigation system
- Front beverage holders
- Rear beverage holders
- Overhead console
- Driver door bin
- Passenger door bin
- Rear door bins
Trims
| MSRP | Engine | Transmission | City/Hwy mpg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Active
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$38,465 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 29 |
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Active
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$40,465 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 27 |
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Active
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$40,585 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 29 |
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Active
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$42,585 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 27 |
ST-Line
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$45,155 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 29 |
ST-Line
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$47,155 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 27 |
Tremor
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$48,465 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 19 / 23 |
Platinum
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$50,965 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 29 |
Platinum
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$52,965 | 300-hp 2.3L 4-cyl | 10-spd auto | 20 / 27 |
ST
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$54,905 | 400-hp 3.0L 6-cyl | 10-spd auto | 18 / 25 |
ST
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$56,905 | 400-hp 3.0L 6-cyl | 10-spd auto | 18 / 25 |
Based on 2008 -2009 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.