2026 Explorer^®
ST

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
• Blackout Treatment on Headlamps and LED Taillamps
• Body-Color Door Handles
• Black Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear
• Grille - Black Mesh Insert
• Body-Color Rear Spoiler
• Lower Bodyside Cladding - Black
• Power Liftgate
• Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
• Rear Bumper Step Pad - Molded-In-Color Black
• Roof-Rack Side Rails - Black
• EXPLORER Badge on Hood
• Unique Door – Ebony with Red Stitching
• Quad Chrome Exhaust Tips
• Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold, Power and Heated Glass, LED Turn Signal Indicators, ST Projection Lamps, Driver’s Side Auto-Dimming, Driver/Passenger Side Memory and Gloss Black Caps

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
• 360 Degree Camera (with Split View)
• Front Parking Sensors
• 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
• Remote Start System
• Rear Parking Sensors
• Reverse Brake Assist
• Steering Wheel with Mounted Features - 5-Way Controls, Audio Controls, and Cruise Controls
• Door-Sill Scuff Plates, Front and Rear (Ford Performance Branded Inserts, Front only)
• Steering Wheel - Heated, Sport Style with ST Logo and Flat Bottom

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
• Multicontour Seats with Active Motion (Front Only)

Appearance

Standard

• Unique Door – Ebony with Red Stitching

Entertainment Systems

Standard

• B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen 10 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
• 4G/5G Modem
• AM/FM, MP3-Compatible with Six Speakers
• Ford Digital Experience with 13.2" Center Display

Optional

• HD Radio
• B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 980 Watt, 14 Speakers including Subwoofer
• SiriusXM^® with 360L (3-Year Plan)
• Safe Deposit – Console Vault

Seating

Standard

• 2nd-Row Heated Seats
• Second-Row Captain's Seats with E-Z Entry and Armrests
• 10-Way Power Driver Seat
• ActiveX^™ Seating Material with Miko^® Inserts, Red Stitching and ST logo
• First-Row Heated and Ventilated
• 6-way Power Passenger seat
• PowerFold^® Third-row seats

Optional

• Second-Row 35/30/35 Split-Fold-Flat Bench Seat
• 8-way Power Driver 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 (90-Day Trial)
• Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Included)

Optional

• Sun and Sound Package
• BlueCruise Equipped ( 1-Year + 90-Day Plan)
• 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
• Sport-Tuned Suspension
• 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

• Selectshift^® Capability with Paddle Shifters
• 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
• 3.0L Ecoboost^® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology

Wheels

Standard

• 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum Wheels

Tires

Standard

• Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
• P275/45R21 All-Season BSW Tires

Optional

• 18" Spare Wheel and Jack Kit (Deletes Standard Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit)

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

Towing by Engine

• 3.0L 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 ST model is 198.7 inches long, 78.9 inches wide (excluding mirrors), and 69.8 inches tall.

• Length: 198.7 in
• Width (without mirrors): 78.9 in
• Width (with mirrors): 89.3 in
• Height: 69.8 in
• Wheelbase: 119.1 in

Interior Dimensions:

The 2026 Ford Explorer ST 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): 40.7 in / 40.5 in / 38.9 in
• Leg Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 42.9 in / 37 in / 31.8 in
• Passenger Volume: 149.5 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 ST 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 ST.

Yes, the 2026 Ford Explorer ST model is available with Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive. Rear-wheel drive is standard.

Terrain Management System^™: Explorer ST includes six selectable drive modes to help you manage different driving conditions: Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, and Trail.

The 2026 Explorer ST model's fuel economy depends on the drivetrain you choose. With the standard rear-wheel drive configuration, Explorer ST is rated at 18 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. With the available Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive system, Explorer ST is rated at 18 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway.

EPA-Estimated MPG by Powertrain

3.0L EcoBoost^® V6 with standard RWD:

• City: 18 MPG
• Highway: 25 MPG
• Combined: 21 MPG

3.0L EcoBoost^® V6 engine with available Intelligent 4WD:

• City: 18 MPG
• Highway: 25 MPG
• Combined: 20 MPG