2026 Ford Explorer
The Explorer's recent overhaul brought a cleaner cabin, a standard 13.2-inch screen, and available BlueCruise hands-free highway driving to Ford's three-row family SUV.
Est. Starting MSRP
$41,000
Base trim, excludes destination and fees. Confirm with your dealer.
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Est. Starting Price
$41,000
Fuel Economy
21/28
City/Highway MPG
Horsepower
300 hp
Seating
7 passengers
Expert Verdict
Better than it used to be, and the ST remains the only genuinely fun three-row in this price bracket.
Pros & Cons
What We Love
- Rear-drive-based handling
- Available 400-hp ST
- BlueCruise hands-free driving
- Strong towing for the class
Things to Consider
- Third row is tight
- Middling reliability scores
- No hybrid in the lineup
Owner-reported problems
We don't collect owner reviews, so there are no star ratings on this page. For real owner-reported data on the 2026 Ford Explorer, check the NHTSA complaints and recall database — every entry there is a filed report from an actual owner.
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