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2026 Explorer®
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  • The front seats of a 2026 Ford Explorer® Platinum™ model with available Lux Leather Package

    Premium leather seating surfaces with quilting on seats, matching quilting and stitching on the door panels, Platinum™ front-row badging, and more make the cabin a true luxury experience.

  • The B&O® logo on the speaker system in a 2026 Ford Explorer® Platinum™ model

    With 14 speakers, including a subwoofer, this pitch-perfect sound system fills the cabin with brilliantly tuned acoustics.

  • A person driving hands-free on the highway with available Ford BlueCruise in a 2026 Ford Explorer® SUV

    Ford BlueCruise is an available hands-free highway driver-assist feature designed to help make driving easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful. 127

2026 Ford Explorer® Platinum™

With a host of rich appointments, the Explorer Platinum model is eager to please. Available Platinum-branded leather seating surfaces; heated, ventilated, and massaging front-row seats; and heated second-row seats keep you and your passengers comfortable. Let daylight and starlight in through the available panoramic fixed glass roof as the high-end B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® wraps you in auditory bliss.

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Explorer Platinum Features

Appearance

Standard

  • Headlamps – LED Low & High Beams with Courtesy Delay, Autolamp (Automatic On/Off), Auto High-Beam
  • LED Fog Lamps
  • LED Signature Lighting
  • LED Taillamps
  • Adaptive Headlamps
  • Body-Color Door Handles
  • Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear - Silver Painted
  • Grille - Satin Chrome and Ebony
  • Body-Color Rear Spoiler
  • Lower Bodyside Cladding - Black with Satin Aluminum Insert
  • Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold, Power and Heated Glass, LED Turn Signal Indicators, Security Approach Lamps, Driver’s Side Auto-Dimming, Driver/Passenger Side Memory and Premium Finish
  • Power Liftgate
  • Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
  • Rear Bumper Step Pad - Molded-In-Color Black
  • Roof-Rack Side Rails - Satin

 

Optional

  • Matte Clear Hood Graphic
  • Roof-Rail Crossbars

 

Windows & Glass

Standard

  • Privacy Glass - Second, Third Row and Liftgate

 

Optional

  • Side Window Deflectors
  • Windshield Sunscreen

Windows & Glass

Standard

  • Acoustic-Laminate Windows - Front-Row Side

 

Climate

Standard

  • Tri-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
  • Rear Auxiliary Climate Control

 

Comfort and Convenience

Standard

  • Active Noise Cancellation
  • Cargo Hooks
  • Dome/Map Lights in All Three Rows
  • Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
  • Cabin Particulate Air Filter
  • Floor Mats - Black Carpet, Front and Second Rows with Front Row "EXPLORER" Logo
  • First-Row Center Floor Console with Armrest and Storage Bin
  • First-Row Center Console Armrest - Leather-Covered
  • 360 Degree Camera (with Split View)
  • Front Parking Sensors
  • Door-Sill Scuff Plates, Front and Rear (Platinum Branded Inserts)
  • 4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock) with Push-Button Start
  • Lane Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert)
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Overhead Console with Dome/Map Lights and Sunglasses Holder
  • Grab Handles – Front-Passenger; Second Row – Two (2), Includes Coat Hooks
  • Power Door Locks
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Power Windows, with 1-Touch-Up-and-Down Driver/Front Passenger Window
  • 12V Powerpoints, 2 Total (1 First Row, and 1 Cargo Area)
  • Rear View Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines
  • Multicontour Seats with Active Motion (Front Only)
  • Remote Start System
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Reverse Brake Assist
  • Steering Wheel - Heated, Leather-Wrapped
  • Steering Wheel with Mounted Features - 5-Way Controls, Audio Controls, and Cruise Controls
  • Universal Garage Door Opener

 

Optional

  • Cargo Area Management System
  • Cargo Organizer – Soft-Sided Large, Folding, with Ford Logo
  • First Aid Kit
  • Roadside Assistance Kit
  • Floor Liners – Front and Second Rows (with Carpet Floor Mats)
  • Floor Liners – 3rd Row with 2nd Row Bench Seats
  • Floor Liners – 3rd Row with 2nd Row Captain's Chairs
  • Splash Guards
  • Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade

 

Entertainment Systems

Standard

  • HD Radio
  • B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 980 Watt, 14 Speakers Including Subwoofer
  • Instrument Panel with 12.3" Cluster Display
  • USB Ports, First Row – One (1) “A" and One (1) “C" in the Media Hub, Two (2) "C" in Center Console
  • USB Ports, Second Row - Two (2) "C"
  • USB Ports, Third Row - Two (2) "C"
  • 110V/150W AC Power Outlet (replaces A Powerpoint Port on Back Side of Center Floor Console)
  • SiriusXM® with 360L (3-Month Prepaid Subscription)
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless Compatibility
  • Ford Digital Experience with 13.2" Center Display
  • 4G/5G Modem

 

Optional

  • SiriusXM® with 360L (3-Year Plan)
  • Safe Deposit – Console Vault

 

Seating

Standard

  • Leather Seating Surfaces with Miko® Micro-Perforated Inserts
  • Leather Seating Surfaces with Tri-Diamond Micro-Perforated Inserts and Accent Stitching
  • First-Row Heated and Ventilated
  • 2nd-Row Heated Seats
  • Second-Row Captain's Seats with E-Z Entry and Armrests
  • 8-Way Power Driver Seat
  • 6-Way Power Passenger Seat
  • PowerFold® Third-Row Seats

 

Optional

  • Second-Row 35/30/35 Split-Fold-Flat Bench Seat

Comfort and Convenience

Standard

  • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

 

Safety

Standard

  • AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
  • Auto Hold
  • Front Row Belt-Minder (Front Safety Belt Reminder)
  • First Row Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Front, Front Seat Side, and Front Knee Airbags
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors For Children)
  • Safety Canopy - Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor Airbags
  • SOS Post-Crash Alert System™

 

Security

Standard

  • Battery Saver
  • Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System
  • Power Door Locks - Auto Lock/Unlock and Child-Safety Rear
  • Head Restraints - Four-Way Manually Adjustable Driver and Front-Passenger

 

Optional

  • SecuriCode® Keyless Entry Keypad

Packages

Standard

  • Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0
  • Class III Trailer Tow Package
  • BlueCruise Equipped (1-Year + 90-Day Plan)
  • BlueCruise Equipped (90-Day Trial)
  • Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Included)

 

Optional

  • Lux Leather Package
  • BlueCruise Equipped (One-Time Purchase)
  • Ford Connectivity Package (One-Time Purchase)

Handling

Standard

  • Terrain Management System™
  • 3.58 Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle
  • Trailer Sway Control
  • 2.3L Ecoboost I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
  • Rear-Wheel Drive with 6 Selectable Drive Modes

 

Optional

  • Engine Block Heater
  • Intelligent 4WD with 6 Selectable Drive Modes and Hill Descent Control

 

Power

Standard

  • 10-Speed Automatic Transmission

 

Wheels

Standard

  • 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum Wheels

 

Optional

  • 21" Bright Machined Aluminum with Tarnish Dark Pockets

 

Tires

Standard

  • Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
  • P255/55R20 All-Season BSW Tires

 

Optional

  • 18" Spare Wheel and Jack Kit (Deletes Standard Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit)
  • P275/45R21 All-Season BSW Tires

 

FAQs

Things You Should Know

The 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum model comes standard with the Class III Trailer Tow Package, which enables a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. 79


Towing by Engine

  • 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine — 5,000 lbs 79


Towing Package Details

The Class III Trailer Tow Package features a Class III hitch receiver, a seven-wire harness, and both four-pin and seven-pin trailer connectors.
Exterior Dimensions:

The 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum model is 198.7 inches long, 78.9 inches wide (excluding mirrors), and 70.2 inches tall.

  • Length: 198.7 in
  • Width (without mirrors): 78.9 in
  • Width (with mirrors): 89.3 in
  • Height: 70.2 in
  • Wheelbase: 119.1 in

Interior Dimensions:

The 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum model has room for up to six passengers (seven with the available second-row bench seat) and 16.3 cubic feet of their cargo. 20

  • Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 38.9 in / 38.2 in / 38.9 in
  • Leg room (Front/Middle/Rear): 42.9 in / 37 in / 31.8 in
  • Passenger Volume: 143.8 cu ft
  • Cargo Capacity (behind third-row seats, with all seats in place): 16.3 cu ft 20
  • Maximum Cargo Capacity: 85.3 cu ft 20
The 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum model has a seating capacity of six passengers with standard second-row captain’s chairs, or seven passengers with an available second-row bench seat.
  • Standard Seating: 6
  • With Available Second-Row Bench Seat: 7

Third-Row Seats: Convenient PowerFold® third-row seats are standard on Explorer Platinum.
Yes, the 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum model is available with Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive. Rear-wheel drive is standard.


Terrain Management System™: Explorer Platinum includes six selectable drive modes to help you manage different driving conditions: Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, and Trail (RWD models) or Off-Road (4WD models).
The 2026 Explorer Platinum model's fuel economy depends on the drivetrain you choose. With the standard 2.3L engine and rear-wheel drive configuration, Explorer Platinum is rated at 20 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway. With the available Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive system, Explorer Platinum is rated at 20 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.


EPA-Estimated MPG by Powertrain

2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 with standard RWD:

  • City: 20 MPG
  • Highway: 29 MPG
  • Combined: 24 MPG

2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine with available Intelligent 4WD:

  • City: 20 MPG
  • Highway: 27 MPG
  • Combined: 23 MPG