2026 Explorer® ST
Active 4WD with Comfort Package
7.29%APR
 
2026 Ford Explorer

Exterior

Natural Elegance

Every Explorer® SUV stands out everywhere from suburban parking lots to the remotest byways. Impress with the sporty looks of ST-Line and ST. Or blaze your own trail in a new Tremor® model with contrasting orange accents.

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2026 Ford Explorer

LED Headlamps

The sleek all-LED headlamps help illuminate the road ahead.

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LED Taillamps

The LED taillamps and light bar appliqué extend from the vehicle’s corners and stretch toward the liftgate.

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Expressive Grilles

Explorer® leads the way with model-specific grilles to express your style.

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Power Liftgate

For added convenience, you can open or close the available power liftgate with your key fob.

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18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum

Standard on Active 100A and Active.

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20" Carbonized Gray-Painted Aluminum

Available on Active.

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20" Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum

Standard on ST-Line.

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21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum

Standard on ST. Available on ST-Line.

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20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum

Standard on Platinum. Available on Active.

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21" Bright Machined with Tarnish Dark Pockets

Available on Platinum.

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18" High Gloss Ebony Black-Painted Aluminum with Tremor® Orange Accents

Standard on Tremor®.


interior

Enjoy the Journey

Go together, wherever Explorer® takes you. Available seating for up to seven passengers and an available 85.8 cu ft of cargo space mean you can bring along just about everyone and everything you need.*

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2026 Ford Explorer

Cargo Capacity

Your gear, your stuff, your essentials and must-haves. Whatever you call it, Explorer® lets you bring along over 85 cu ft of it.* Select models even offer available PowerFold® third-row seats for convenient access to all that space.

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Available Ambient Lighting

Set the mood and personalize the lighting color inside your Explorer®.

B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®

Explorer® models offer two available B&O® speaker packages: a 10-speaker system or a 980-watt, 14-speaker package. Both include a subwoofer with available Sound Stage, a fabric-wrapped acoustic sound bar that helps amplify your in-vehicle listening experience.

Windshield Sunscreen

Help keep your vehicle’s interior cool with this handy sunshade,
available from your Ford dealer.

2026 Ford Explorer
2026 Ford Explorer

Technology

Advancing Connection

More Confidence on the Road

Ford Co-Pilot360® driver-assist features are all designed with one thing in mind: helping you feel more in command behind the wheel.*

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Lane-Keeping System

Lane-Keeping System can alert you if you’re starting to edge out of your lane. After you’ve drifted a few times, you’ll see a coffee cup icon, letting you know it’s time to take a break.*

BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System®) with Cross Traffic Alert

BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System®) can help detect and alert you to vehicles in your blind spots, while Cross-Traffic Alert can detect traffic behind you when you’re backing up.*

Adaptive Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering can help you maintain your preferred speed, slow and stop your vehicle in heavy traffic, resume your set speed when things get moving again, and keep your vehicle centered in its lane.*

Unlimited Wi-Fi*

You can connect to a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot powering up to 10 devices,* up to 50 feet from your Explorer®.*

Voice Assistant

Use voice commands to get the latest news, play songs, and navigate with Google Assistant.

Gaming and Karaoke

Help keep kids of all ages entertained with karaoke on the road or games to play while parked, right on the center display.

Google Maps

Getting around town is simple using embedded Google Maps for real-time traffic, road conditions, dynamic and eco-friendly routes, and points of interest.

Ford Digital Experience

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Apps Onboard

Download apps from Google Play directly to your center screen—including select gaming and video-conferencing apps.*

Yours to Customize

Personalize the system to suit your needs. Set your driver’s seat, steering wheel and mirrors. Link your keys to your phone. Sign in to Google and pull in all your saved Google Maps destinations and tailored Google Assistant needs.*

Curated Content Where You Need It

Customizable, intuitive software brought to you in crisp graphics on a 13.2” center touchscreen—so you can keep content right where you need it, and your eyes on the road.

How BlueCruise Works

BlueCruise is an available hands-free driver assistance feature designed to help make driving easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful. With the new Automatic Lane Change feature, you can drive hands-free with fewer interruptions.*

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Blue Zones

When you enter a pre-qualified section of a divided highway — a Blue Zone — you’ll see a prompt on the instrument cluster letting you know BlueCruise is available and ready to assist.*

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Let BlueCruise Assist

Check your Lane-Keeping System is on and tap the Adaptive Cruise control button on your steering wheel and let BlueCruise assist. While you keep your eyes on the road, the system helps handle steering, keeps you centered in your lane, and adjusts your speed as needed — all without you touching the wheel.*

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Automatic Lane Change

BlueCruise can detect when there is slower traffic ahead of you, initiate a lane change, accelerate to pass, then move your Explorer® back into the original lane ahead of the slower vehicle — all without you putting your hands on the wheel.*

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Driver-Facing Camera

To help ensure your eyes stay on the road while your hands are off the wheel, a driver-facing camera tracks eye gaze and head position. This driver-monitoring system adds an additional level of confirmation that you’re engaged and ready to resume control at any moment.*

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360° Perception

External sensors monitor the environment around your Explorer® to help keep you centered in your lane at a set distance from other vehicles.*

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Connected Maps

Smart mapping software uses your geolocation to determine if you are in a hands-free Blue Zone and can drive with your hands off the wheel. These maps are updated over the air to ensure you never miss a chance to use BlueCruise.*

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2026 Ford Explorer

Performance

Get Moving

Towing Comes Standard

Every Explorer® SUV includes features to help make your towing experience outstanding.

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5,000 lbs of Towing Capacity

Tow up to 5,000 lbs with any Explorer® model, thanks to the standard Class III Tow Package.*

Side-Wind Stabilization

Standard on all models, side-wind stabilization is designed to help you keep your vehicle on its path in high or gusty winds.*

Trailer Sway Control

Working with AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control®), trailer sway control brakes and adjusts engine power to help you stay in command.*

BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System®) with Trailer Coverage

BLIS® on Explorer® includes Trailer Coverage, which can alert you to vehicles in your blind spot when you’re towing a trailer.*

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2026 Ford Explorer

2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine

This engine delivers 300 HP and 310 lb-ft of torque.* Standard on Active 100A, Active, ST-Line, Tremor®, and Platinum models.

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3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine

Turbocharging and direct injection help this engine churn out 400 HP and 415 lb.-ft of torque.* Standard on ST, available on Tremor® model.

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2026 Ford Explorer

Explorer® Active 100A

STARTING MSRP
$38,465*

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Explorer® Active

STARTING MSRP
$40,585*

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Explorer® ST-Line

STARTING MSRP
$45,155*

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Explorer® Tremor®

STARTING MSRP
$48,465*

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Explorer® Platinum

STARTING MSRP
$50,965*

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Explorer® ST

STARTING MSRP
$54,905*

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2026 Ford Explorer®

The Debut of the 2026 Ford Explorer® Richmond, VA, at Sheehy Ford

The 2026 Ford Explorer® Richmond, VA, delivers the perfect blend of strength, versatility and sophistication. Built for families, professionals and weekend adventurers alike, this three-row SUV offers performance-driven capability with everyday comfort. No matter which configuration you choose at Sheehy Ford, the 2026 Ford Explorer® offers the power, precision and style that define the Ford lineup.

Which Ford dealers have the 2026 Ford Explorer® in Richmond, VA, in stock?

We do! Sheehy Ford has all trim levels of the 2026 Ford Explorer® Richmond, VA, in stock. The exterior design of the 2026 Ford Explorer® Richmond, VA, pairs strength with sleekness. Entry-level configurations at Sheehy Ford come standard with auto on/off LED headlamps, a black mesh grille with chrome bars, power heated mirrors, 18-inch aluminum wheels, body-color bumpers and a manual liftgate. Available options such as LED signature lighting, LED fog lamps, quad chrome exhaust tips, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding mirrors with memory settings, a panoramic fixed glass roof with power shade and 21-inch aluminum wheels.

With Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ as standard across all trims, the 2026 Ford Explorer® Richmond, VA, is ready to give you the confidence you need on the road. This advanced driver-assist suite includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert, a Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alerts, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Evasive Steering Assist and Post-Collision Braking. Optional safety features like a 360-Degree Camera and front parking sensors offer added confidence for tight city streets or crowded lots.

The 2026 Ford Explorer® Richmond, VA, comes ready for any road ahead. Standard trim levels at our Ford dealership feature a 2.3L EcoBoost® engine with 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive and six selectable drive modes provide control for various road conditions, from normal to sport to slippery terrain. For drivers who demand more performance, the available 3.0L EcoBoost® engine delivers 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque, matched with Intelligent 4WD and Hill Descent Control for superior traction and handling.

Step inside the 2026 Ford Explorer® Richmond, VA, and you’ll find comfort, flexibility and quality craftsmanship. The standard cabin includes seating for six or seven passengers, unique cloth seats, tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control, second-row captain’s chairs with E-Z entry, power windows, power locks and a 6-way power driver seat. For a more premium experience, available upgrades include leather seats with tri-diamond micro-perforated inserts, heated and ventilated front seats, multicontour seats with Active Motion, ambient lighting, a heated steering wheel with accent stitching and PowerFold third-row seats for effortless cargo versatility.

The 2026 Ford Explorer® Richmond, VA, is packed with innovation to keep you connected wherever you go. Standard technology includes the Ford Digital Experience with a 13.2-inch center display, a 12.3-inch digital cluster display, six USB ports, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto, Bluetooth®, FordPass® Connect, and Intelligent Access with a push-button start. Available options like BlueCruise, remote start and a B&O® Sound System with 14 speakers further enhance convenience and entertainment for every passenger.

Where can I test drive a 2026 Ford Explorer® Richmond, VA?

Sheehy Ford invites you to test drive the 2026 Ford Explorer® Richmond, VA, today. Visit our Ford dealership to see why this SUV continues to lead the pack in performance, comfort and capability.

*MSRP: Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A/X/Z Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A/X/Z Plan.


Performance
*When properly equipped. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers.
*Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.
*When properly equipped. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers.
*Driver-assist
features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.
*Driver-assist
features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. They do not make your vehicle autonomous or replace your responsibility to drive safely. Please only use if you will pay attention to the road and be prepared to take over at any time. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.

Interior
*Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution.

Technology
*Driver-assist
features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. They do not make your vehicle autonomous or replace your responsibility to drive safely. Please only use if you will pay attention to the road and be prepared to take over at any time. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
*Driver-assist
features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. For optimal/best performance, Ford recommends keeping map data updated by fully activating the vehicle’s FordPass® Connect modem and enabling Connected Navigation Services. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
*Available Connectivity features and functionality vary by model and compatible devices. Package pricing, features, included plans, and term lengths vary by model. Some features may only be available while vehicle is parked. Owners can log into the FordPass® app to see specific features available to them. Credit card required for Plan activation automatically renews until cancelled. Terms apply.
*Data speeds may be slowed down after 50GB of usage within a 30-day period.
*Don’t drive distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice controls.
*Wi-Fi
hotspot includes complimentary wireless data trial that begins upon AT&T® activation and expires at the end of three months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first. To activate, go to www.att.com/ford. Don’t drive distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice controls.
*Some Ford Digital Experience features require a Connectivity plan. Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.
*Available feature on select vehicles. BlueCruise requires an active plan or trial – see ford.com/bluecruise for details. Terms apply. BlueCruise is a driver-assist feature and does not replace safe driving or driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. Only remove hands in a hands-free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
*An activated vehicle modem and the FordPass® app are required to remotely schedule Software Updates. See Owner’s Manual for more information.

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