2026 Ford Explorer® Trims | St. Charles, IL

The 2026 Ford Explorer® is a rugged three-row SUV available in a selection of six distinct trim options, each bringing cutting-edge technology and versatile capability. Learn all about what each model includes by reading this 2026 Ford Explorer trims guide created by the team at Hawk Ford of St. Charles. Check out our Explorer review for a look at key features and performance specifications.

Browse through our available inventory, find your ideal Explorer, and experience it with a test drive at our Ford dealership in St. Charles, IL. Be sure to see what appealing finance and lease offers we have for you to consider. If you need any assistance or have a question, you’re welcome to contact us online or over the phone at (630) 584-1800.

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2026 Ford Explorer Trim Options

2026 Ford Explorer Active 100A

2026 Ford Explorer Active 100A

With a roomy cabin and plenty of commuting essentials, the 2026 Ford Explorer Active 100A is ready for daily drives and weekend getaways.

MSRP: Starting at $40,260
MPG: Up to 20 city/29 highway
RWD
4WD

Key Features:
  • 2.3L EcoBoost® I4 engine
    • 300 HP and 310 lb.-ft. of torque
  • Ten-speed automatic transmission
  • Terrain Management System™
  • 18-in. Sparkle Silver aluminum wheels
  • LED headlamps with courtesy delay and Autolamp
  • LED taillamps
  • Heated, power side view mirrors
  • Manual liftgate
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Four-door Intelligent Access
  • Class III Trailer Tow Package
  • Unique cloth seat upholstery
  • Six-way power driver’s seat
  • Four-way manual front passenger’s seat
  • Second-row captain’s seats with E-Z Entry and armrests
  • Third-row 50/50 split-fold bench seat
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • 12.3-in. instrument cluster display
  • Ford Digital Experience with 13.2-in. infotainment display
  • Six speakers
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • SiriusXM® with 360L capability
  • 4G/5G modem
  • Six first- and second-row USB ports
  • Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+
    • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering
    • Auto high-beam headlights
    • BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert, exit warning, and trailer coverage
    • Intersection assist
    • Lane keeping system
    • Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking
    • Rear cross-traffic braking
    • Rearview camera
    • Rear parking sensors
    • Post-collision braking
    • Speed sign recognition
  • SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
  • Perimeter alarm

2026 Ford Explorer Active

2026 Ford Explorer Active

The 2026 Ford Explorer Active adds convenient interior amenities and exterior accents to enhance your drives.

MSRP: Starting at $42,380
MPG: Up to 20 city/29 highway
RWD
4WD

Key Features:
Most Active 100A features, plus:
  • Power liftgate
  • Black with lower chrome bodyside cladding
  • Roof rack side rails
  • Security approach lamps on side view mirrors
  • Ten-way power driver’s seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Vinyl-wrapped steering wheel
  • Active noise cancellation
  • Two third-row USB ports

2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

Sporty styling, a premium audio system, and a 360-degree camera system elevate every journey inside the 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line.

MSRP: Starting at $46,950
MPG: Up to 20 city/29 highway
RWD
4WD

Key Features:
Most Active features, plus:
  • 20-in. Ebony machined aluminum wheels
  • LED signature lighting
  • Blackout treatment on headlamps and taillamps
  • LED fog lamps
  • Black mesh grille, lower body side cladding, and skid plate elements
  • ActiveX®/cloth seat upholstery
  • Red interior accent stitching
  • Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
  • 35/30/35-split second-row bench seat
  • Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Heated second-row seats
  • B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with ten speakers, including subwoofer
  • HD Radio™
  • Remote start system
  • 360-degree camera with split view
  • Front parking sensors

2026 Ford Explorer Tremor®

2026 Ford Explorer Tremor®

Conquer the trails in the 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor® with its advanced four-wheel drive (4WD), off-road suspension, and a comfortable interior.

MSRP: Starting at $50,760
MPG: Up to 19 city/23 highway
4WD

Key Features:
Most Active features, plus:
  • Optional 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine
    • 400 HP and 415 lb.-ft. of torque
  • Intelligent 4WD
  • TORSEN® limited-slip differential
  • Off-road-tuned suspension with increased ride height
  • 18-in. high-gloss Ebony Black aluminum wheels with Tremor Orange accents
  • All-terrain tires
  • Unique grille with off-road auxiliary grille lights
  • Steel under-body protection
  • Blackout treatment on headlamps and taillamps
  • LED fog lamps
  • Unique front tow hooks
  • ActiveX seat upholstery with Miko® inserts, accent stitching, and front-seat Tremor logos
  • Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Heated, flat-bottom steering wheel with accent stitching
  • B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with ten speakers, including subwoofer
  • HD Radio
  • 360-degree camera
  • Front parking sensors

2026 Ford Explorer Platinum™

2026 Ford Explorer Platinum™

The 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum™ features a premium, comfort-focused interior supported by unique style and advanced technology.

MSRP: Starting at $52,760
MPG: Up to 20 city/29 highway
RWD
4WD

Key Features:
Most Active features, plus:
  • 20-in. Luster Nickel aluminum wheels
  • LED signature lighting
  • Adaptive headlamps
  • LED fog lamps
  • Power-folding side view mirrors with Autofold, security approach lamps, memory, and driver’s side auto-dimming
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Leather seat upholstery with tri-diamond micro-perforated inserts and accent stitching
  • Six-way power front passenger’s seat
  • Multicontour front seats with Active Motion®
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated second-row seats
  • PowerFold® third-row seats
  • Second-row captain’s seats with E-Z Entry and armrests
  • Leather-covered front console armrest
  • Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Ambient lighting
  • Platinum-branded door-sill scuff plates
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with 14 speakers, including subwoofer
  • HD Radio
  • Universal garage door opener
  • 110V/150W AC power outlet
  • 360-degree camera with split view
  • Front parking sensors
  • BlueCruise hands-free highway driving capability

2026 Ford Explorer ST

2026 Ford Explorer ST

A luxurious interior complemented by energetic styling and V6 power sets the 2026 Ford Explorer ST apart.

MSRP: Starting at $56,700
MPG: Up to 18 city/25 highway
RWD
4WD

Key Features:
Most ST-Line features, plus:
  • 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine
    • 400 HP and 415 lb.-ft. of torque
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • 21-in. Magnetite aluminum wheels
  • Red performance brake calipers and performance brakes
  • Quad chrome exhaust tips
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Black skid plate elements
  • Power-folding side view mirrors with Autofold, LED turn signal indicators, ST projection lamps, memory, and driver’s side auto-dimming
  • Ten-way power driver’s seat
  • Six-way power front passenger’s seat
  • Ventilated front seats
  • PowerFold third-row seats
  • Ambient lighting
  • Heated, sport-style flat-bottom steering wheel with ST logo
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • 110V/115W AC power outlet
  • B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with ten speakers, including subwoofer
  • BlueCruise hands-free highway driving capability

2026 Ford Explorer Available Packages

After you’ve decided which 2026 Explorer trim is right for you, enhance it with the available package options. Find cargo solutions, advanced safety features, or plush amenities in the wide range of packages available.

Popular packages include:

Cargo Area Management System

  • Available on all trims
  • Cargo mat
  • Cargo net
  • Cargo well rubber mat

Active Comfort Package

  • Available on the Active trim
  • LED signature lighting and fog lamps
  • Silver-painted front skid plate elements
  • ActiveX seat upholstery
  • Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Remote start system
  • Universal garage door opener

Premium Package

  • Available on the ST-Line trim
  • Manual-folding, power-adjustable, heated side mirrors with security approach lamps, LED turn signal indicators, memory, and driver’s side auto-dimming
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Driver’s seat memory
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • 110V/150W AC power outlet

ST-Line Street Pack

  • Available on the ST-Line trim
  • 21-in. Magnetite aluminum wheels
  • Performance brakes
  • Red-painted brake calipers

Lux Leather Package

  • Available on the Platinum trim
  • “Platinum” badging on front seats
  • Premium leather seat upholstery
  • Piping and quilting on seats
  • Quilting and stitching on door panels

Sun and Sound Package

  • Available on the ST trim
  • Panoramic Vista Roof® with power shade
  • Multicontour front seats with Active Motion
  • 980-W B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with 14 speakers, including subwoofer

2026 Ford Explorer FAQs

How does the interior of the 2026 Ford Explorer support passenger comfort in each row?

The 2026 Ford Explorer offers available power-adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated second-row seats.

How can the seating and cargo areas be adjusted in the 2026 Ford Explorer?

The 2026 Ford Explorer features rear folding seats to provide additional storage space, including available E-Z Entry second-row seats and PowerFold third-row seats.

How does the 2026 Ford Explorer help monitor surrounding traffic?

The 2026 Ford Explorer includes a standard blind spot monitoring system. On higher trims, the 360-degree camera can help when backing up or maneuvering into parking spaces.

New Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me

If you’re in the St. Charles, IL, area and are ready to find your new Ford Explorer for sale, visit Hawk Ford of St. Charles. Browse through our dealership selection and see what Explorer models we have for you to consider. Should you have any questions, you’re always welcome to reach out to us online or over the phone at (630) 584-1800.

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