New 2026 Ford Explorer Active

* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.

• Reliability (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  Ford's reliability ratings have been improving, and the Explorer is generally seen as a decent performer, though some past model years have had minor electrical gremlins. Long-term durability remains to be fully proven for this specific generation.
• Maintenance (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  Scheduled maintenance is typical for its class. Parts availability is generally good, and most Ford dealerships can handle routine service. Costs are moderate.
• Technology (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The infotainment system is user-friendly and responsive, with a good range of standard and available features. Driver assistance technologies are also plentiful and effective.
• Comfort (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Cabin comfort is a strong suit, with supportive seats, ample passenger space, and a quiet interior. Road and wind noise are well-managed, making for a relaxing environment.
• Dynamics (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The 2026 Explorer Active offers a balanced driving experience, with composed handling and a comfortable ride for daily commutes and highway cruising. While not a performance SUV, it's competent and predictable.

• Comfort & Seating:

  • Power Seats

• Convenience:

  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Parking Sensors

• Entertainment:

  • Bluetooth
  • Satellite Radio

• Exterior:

  • Heated Mirrors
  • Tinted Windows

• Safety:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Autonomous Braking
  • Backup Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Cross Traffic Alert
  • Exit Safety System
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assistance
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Technology:

  • Android Auto
  • Navigation

• Air Conditioning

  • Rear air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning zones: dual
  • Rear air conditioning zones: single
  • Air filtration
  • Rear air conditioning: independently controlled
  • Rear vents: third row

• Airbags

  • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
  • Side airbags: front
  • Knee airbags: driver
  • Front airbags: dual
  • Side curtain airbags: front
  • Side curtain airbags: third row
  • Side curtain airbags: rear

• Audio System

  • Radio: voice operated
  • Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
  • Radio: touch screen display
  • Antenna type: diversity
  • Antenna type: mast
  • Total speakers: 6
  • Radio: AM/FM
  • Radio data system
  • Speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input: USB
  • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
  • Satellite radio: SiriusXM

• Brakes

  • Rear brake type: disc
  • Front brake width: 1.26
  • Rear brake diameter: 12.6
  • Rear brake width: 0.47
  • Front brake diameter: 13.6
  • Emergency braking preparation
  • Front brake type: ventilated disc
  • Braking assist
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Power brakes
  • Electronic parking brake: auto off
  • Cornering brake control

• Comfort Features

  • Dash trim: leatherette
  • Center console trim: leatherette
  • Floor mat material: carpet
  • Floor mats: rear
  • Armrests: rear outboard seats
  • Floor mats: front
  • Floor material: carpet
  • Steering wheel trim: urethane
  • Door sill trim: scuff plate
  • Door trim: leatherette

• Convenience Features

  • Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic
  • Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering
  • Power outlet(s): USB front
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C front
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C rear
  • Cupholders: front
  • Cupholders: third row
  • Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Power outlet(s): 12V cargo area
  • One-touch windows: 2
  • Reading lights: front
  • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
  • Easy entry: manual rear seat
  • Power outlet(s): 12V rear
  • Cargo area light
  • Multi-function remote: panic alarm
  • Power windows: lockout button
  • Overhead console: front
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
  • Rearview mirror: manual day/night
  • Push-button start
  • Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
  • Reading lights: rear
  • Power outlet(s): 12V front
  • Assist handle: rear
  • Center console: front console with armrest and storage
  • Reading lights: third row
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function
  • Storage: front seatback
  • Assist handle: front
  • Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
  • Storage: sunglasses holder
  • Storage: cargo net
  • Storage: door pockets
  • Multi-function remote: proximity entry system
  • Cupholders: rear
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: voice control
  • Capless fuel filler system
  • Storage: accessory hook
  • Multi-function remote: trunk release

• Drivetrain

  • Drive mode selector
  • 4WD type: on demand
  • Axle ratio: 3.58

• Engine

  • Auto start/stop
  • Battery saver
  • Battery: maintenance-free

• Exterior Features

  • Active grille shutters
  • Exhaust: hidden
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
  • Mirror color: black
  • Front bumper color: body-color
  • Door handle color: body-color
  • Rear spoiler: roofline
  • Rear spoiler color: body-color
  • Grille color: black with chrome accents
  • Fender lip moldings: black
  • Window trim: black
  • Rear bumper color: black
  • Rocker panel color: black

• In Car Entertainment

  • Connected in-car apps: Google POIs
  • Connected in-car apps: Google search
  • Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration
  • Connected in-car apps: Amazon Alexa
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto
  • Infotainment screen size: 13.2 in.
  • Connected in-car apps: Google Assistant
  • Infotainment: Ford Digital Experience

• Instrumentation

  • Customizable instrument cluster
  • Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in.
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
  • Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
  • Clock
  • Gauge: tachometer
  • Compass
  • Digital odometer
  • External temperature display
  • Multi-function display
  • Fuel economy display: MPG
  • Fuel economy display: range
  • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
  • Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
  • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
  • Trip odometer

• Lights

  • Daytime running lights: LED
  • Taillights: LED
  • Headlights: auto high beam dimmer
  • Headlights: LED
  • Headlights: wiper activated
  • Headlights: auto delay off
  • Headlights: auto on/off

• Mirrors

  • Side mirror adjustments: power
  • Side mirror adjustments: manual folding
  • Side mirrors: heated

• Safety

  • Rearview monitor: in dash
  • Cross traffic alert: rear
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Pre-collision warning system: audible warning
  • Pre-collision warning system: visual warning
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Check rear seat reminder
  • Evasive steering assist
  • Automatic emergency braking: rear
  • Blind spot safety: trailer coverage
  • Vehicle exit safety system
  • Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
  • Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian
  • Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
  • Automatic emergency braking: front
  • Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn
  • Automatic emergency braking: intersection/junction turn
  • Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
  • Child safety door locks
  • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
  • Impact sensor: door unlock
  • Camera system: rearview
  • Automatic hazard warning lights
  • Parking sensors: rear
  • Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
  • Lane deviation sensors
  • Crumple zones: front

• Seatbelts

  • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
  • Seatbelt pretensioners: rear
  • Seatbelt force limiters: front
  • Seatbelt force limiters: rear
  • Emergency locking retractors: rear
  • Seatbelt warning sensor: front
  • Third row seatbelts: 3-point
  • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
  • Front seatbelts: 3-point
  • Emergency locking retractors: front

• Seats

  • Upholstery accents: contrast stitching
  • Driver seat power adjustments: height
  • Third row headrests: foldable
  • Third row headrests: 2
  • Driver seat power adjustments: 6
  • Rear headrests: 2
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: 4
  • Rear seat folding: split
  • Front headrests: 2
  • Third row seat type: 50-50 split bench
  • Front seat type: bucket
  • Upholstery: cloth
  • Rear seat type: captains chairs
  • Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Rear headrests: adjustable
  • Rear seat folding: flat
  • Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor
  • Front headrests: adjustable
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Driver seat power adjustments: reclining
  • Third row seat folding: split
  • Rear seat: sliding

• Security

  • Anti-theft system: alarm
  • Power door locks: anti-lockout
  • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
  • Anti-theft system: perimeter alarm
  • Power door locks: auto-locking

• Stability and Traction

  • Off-road driving assist: hill descent
  • Crosswind stabilization
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Hill holder control
  • Roll stability control
  • Trailer stability control

• Steering

  • Steering ratio: 21.7

• Suspension

  • Front suspension classification: independent
  • Rear suspension classification: independent
  • Front struts: MacPherson
  • Rear suspension type: multi-link
  • Rear spring type: coil
  • Front spring type: coil
  • Front suspension type: lower control arms
  • Rear shock type: gas
  • Front shock type: gas
  • Front stabilizer bar: diameter 34 mm
  • Rear stabilizer bar: diameter 22 mm

• Telematics

  • Electronic messaging assistance: with read function
  • Electronic messaging assistance: voice operated
  • Wi-Fi: hotspot
  • Smart device app function: vehicle location
  • Smart device app function: maintenance status
  • Smart device app function: lock operation
  • Smart device app compatibility: FordPass Connect
  • Smart device app function: engine start
  • Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA)
  • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
  • Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated
  • Navigation system: touch screen display
  • Navigation data: real time traffic
  • Navigation system: voice operated

• Tires and Rims

  • Tire type: all season
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Wheels: painted aluminum alloy
  • Spare tire kit: tire sealant
  • Spare tire kit: inflator kit

• Towing and Hauling

  • Tow/Haul mode
  • Trailer hitch: Class III
  • Trailer wiring: 4-pin
  • Trailer wiring: 7-pin

• Windows

  • Rear wiper: intermittent
  • Liftgate window: fixed
  • Window defogger: rear
  • Front wipers: variable intermittent
  • Power windows: safety reverse
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Solar-tinted glass
  • Rear wiper: with washer
  • Laminated glass: acoustic windshield

• Seating:

  • Seating Rows:3
  • Standard Seating:6
  • Max Seating:7
  • Head Room (front):40.7in.
  • Leg Room (front):43in.
  • Shoulder Room (front):62.1in.
  • Hip Room (front):59.2in.
  • Head Room (rear):40.5in.
  • Leg Room (rear):37.5in.
  • Shoulder Room (rear):61.9in.
  • Hip Room (rear):59.1in.
  • Head Room (3rd row):38.9in.
  • Leg Room (3rd row):31.8in.
  • Shoulder Room (3rd row):54.6in.

• Measurements:

  • Length:198.7in.
  • Width:89.3in.
  • Height:69.6in.
  • Ground Clearance:7.6in.
  • Wheelbase:119.1in.
  • Front Track:66.9in.
  • Rear Track:66.9in.

• Interior Dimensions:

  • Interior Volume:166.6cuft
  • Passenger Volume:150.3cuft
  • Cargo Volume:16.3cuft
  • Cargo Volume (rear seats down):85.8cuft
  • Cargo Volume (3rd row down):46cuft

• Weight:

  • Curb Weight:4,424lbs
  • Gross Weight:5,905lbs
  • Gross Combined Weight:10,100lbs

• Wheels & Tires:

  • Wheel Diameter:18.0 x 7.5in.
  • Wheel Diameter (rear):18.0 x 7.5in.
  • Tire:255/65R18 H
  • Tire (rear):255/65R18 H

• Performance:

  • Power to Weight Ratio:14.75lbs/hp
  • Angle of Approach:19.7degree
  • Angle of Departure:21.5degree
  • Turning Circle:38.7ft.
  • Breakover Angle:16.5degree
  • Max Payload:1,481lbs
  • Towing Capacity:5,000lbs
  • Max Towing Capacity:5,000lbs

• Fuel Tank:

  • Fuel Tank Volume:17.9gallon

• Abs Four Wheel
• Airbags Front Driver
• Airbags Front Passenger
• Airbags Side Impact
• Airbags Side Curtain
• Brake Assist
• Daytime Running Lights
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Traction Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Rollover Stability Control