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2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

SUV · 300 hp · 23–24 mpg combined

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$50,830Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Explorer is right for you?

Seven trims, $38,330 to $54,770. Tap one to open it.

$38,330−$12,500Active300 hp $40,465−$10,365Active w/100A Pkg300 hp $40,585−$10,245Active w/200A Pkg300 hp $45,020−$5,810ST-Line300 hp $48,330−$2,500Tremor300 hp $50,830This trimPlatinum300 hp $54,770+$3,940ST400 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,435, from Active w/200A Pkg to ST-Line.

The numbers.

Two configurations: rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.

300hp2.3L four-cylinder turbo

310lb-ftTorque

23–24mpgCombined · 20 city · 27–29 highway

RWD / AWD10-speed automatic

6Seats

16.3 cu ftCargo volume

5,600 lbsMax towing

Paint and trim.

3 interiors

Mojave Dusk/Onyx
Mojave Dusk/Onyx
Onyx

Leather or leather/sueded microfiber.

5 factory paints

Carbonized Gray Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Space White Metallic
Agate Black Metallic

Safety and recalls

12 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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