New 2026 Ford Explorer ST
| Sequence | Date | Price Change | Current Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 4/3/2026 (20 days ago) | $62,935 | |
| 2. | 4/4/2026 (19 days ago) | -$8,500 (-13.5%) | $54,435 |
| 3. | 4/10/2026 (13 days ago) | -$500 (-0.9%) | $53,935 |
- SUV
- Crossover
- Spacious Front Legroom
- Vaulted Headroom
- Roomy Interior
- Condition
- New
- Mileage
- 8miles
- Aggregate Ratings
- 3.43.4 out of 5 stars
- Generation
- 6(2020 - 2026)
- Trim
- ST
- Drivetrain
- All Wheel
- Transmission
- 10-Speed Shiftable Automatic
- MPG
- 18 city25 highwayMax range: 505 miles
- Exterior Color
- Marsh Gray (Gray)Factory Paint Code:T9
- Interior Color
- Onyx (Black)Factory Paint Code:AW
- Upholstery
- Leather
- Size Segment
- Large
- Doors
- 4
- Max Seating
- 7
- Max Towing Capacity
- 5,000lbs.
- Weight Class
- 6,000-10,000 lbs. (2)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.8inch
- NHTSA Safety Ratings
- 55 out of 5 stars
- Final Assembly Point
- Chicago, Illinois
- VIN
- 1FMWK8GC3TGB44443
- Starting MSRP
- $56,905
Engine3L V6 Gasoline 400hp
- Fuel Type:Gasoline
- Fuel Quality:87
- Max Horsepower:400 hp @ 5500 rpm
- Power to Weight Ratio:11.9lbs/hp
- Max Torque:415 ft.lbf @ 3500 rpm
- Brand:EcoBoost
- Displacement:3liters
- Block Type:V
- Cylinders:6
- Aspiration:Twin Turbo
- Fuel Induction:Direct Injection
- Redline:6,500rpm
- Oil Capacity:6.2liters
- Cam Type:DOHC
- Stroke:3.39
- Bore:3.36
- Valves:24
Message from the seller
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- 10 Speakers
- Heated/Ventilated Miko Suede Captain's Chairs
- Navigation System
- Sun and Sound Package
- Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
This 2026 Ford Explorer ST is an exceptional SUV that combines power, technology, and premium comfort. With its 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine and 4WD capabilities, this Explorer ST delivers an exhilarating driving experience. The 10-speed automatic transmission ensures smooth, responsive acceleration, while the sport-tuned suspension provides confident handling around every curve.
The interior of this Explorer ST is equally impressive, featuring a stunning B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen that will immerse you in your music. The heated and ventilated Miko Suede captain's chairs provide exceptional comfort, while the panoramic glass roof fills the cabin with natural light. The navigation system and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration keep you connected and on course, no matter where the road takes you.
Exterior highlights include 21-inch Magnetite-painted aluminum wheels, a bold front grille, and sleek LED lighting. The Gray exterior color exudes a sophisticated, modern look that is sure to turn heads. With a city fuel economy of 18 mpg and a highway rating of 25 mpg, this Explorer ST delivers impressive efficiency without sacrificing performance.
Safety is a top priority, and this Explorer ST is equipped with a suite of advanced driver-assist technologies. Features like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring help you navigate the road with confidence.
Whether you're looking for a capable family hauler or a thrilling performance SUV, the 2026 Ford Explorer ST is an exceptional choice. Experience the power, technology, and premium comfort for yourself by scheduling a test drive at Sam Leman Ford in Bloomington, Illinois.
Available at Sam Leman Ford in Bloomington, Illinois! Call 309-459-8114 to schedule your test drive. Proudly serving Bloomington-Normal, Peoria, Champaign, Morton, Springfield and more! Price includes:$3500 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 04/30/2026 $500 - Retail Bonus Cash. Exp. 04/30/2026
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
- Watts: 780
- Antenna type: diversity
- Antenna type: mast
- Subwoofer: 1
- Total speakers: 9
- Radio: AM/FM
- Radio data system
- Digital sound processing
- Speed sensitive volume control
- Surround sound
- Auxiliary audio input: USB
- Premium brand: Bang & Olufsen
- Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
- Satellite radio: SiriusXM
Brakes
- Painted brake calipers
- 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
- Heated steering wheel
- Steering wheel trim: leather
- Floor mats: rear
- Armrests: rear outboard seats
- Floor mats: front
- Floor material: carpet
- Door sill trim: scuff plate
- Door trim: leatherette
Convenience Features
- Memorized settings: liftgate
- Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic
- Autonomous lane guidance: lane changing
- Power outlet(s): USB front
- Power outlet(s): USB-C front
- Power outlet(s): USB-C rear
- Power outlet(s): USB-C third row
- Cupholders: front
- Cupholders: third row
- Memorized settings: 3 driver
- 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): 115V rear
- Cargo area light
- Multi-function remote: panic alarm
- Power windows: lockout button
- Overhead console: front
- Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
- Memorized settings: driver seat
- Memorized settings: side mirrors
- Push-button start
- Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
- Reading lights: rear
- Power outlet(s): 12V front
- Assist handle: rear
- Remote engine start/cabin preconditioning
- Center console: front console with armrest and storage
- Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
- Footwell lights: color-adjustable
- Reading lights: third row
- Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
- Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
- Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function
- Universal remote transmitter: Homelink - garage door opener
- Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter
- Storage: front seatback
- Assist handle: front
- Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
- Ambient lighting: color-adjustable
- 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
- Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
- Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
- Mirror color: black
- Front bumper color: body-color
- Door handle color: body-color
- Rear spoiler: roofline
- Rear spoiler color: body-color
- Exhaust tip color: chrome
- Grille color: black
- Fender lip moldings: black
- Exhaust: quad tip
- 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
- Front fog lights: LED
- Taillights: LED
- Headlights: auto high beam dimmer
- Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps
- Exterior entry lights: approach lamps
- Headlights: LED
- Headlights: wiper activated
- Headlights: auto delay off
- Headlights: auto on/off
Mirrors
- Side mirrors: integrated turn signals
- Side mirror adjustments: power
- Side mirrors: heated
- Side mirror adjustments: power folding
- Side mirrors: driver side auto-dimming
Roof
- Roof rails: black
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
- Camera system: surround view
- 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
- Automatic emergency braking: rear pedestrian
- Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
- Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting
- 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
- Automatic hazard warning lights
- Parking sensors: rear
- Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
- Lane deviation sensors
- Parking sensors: front
- 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
- Upholstery accents: faux suede
- Driver seat power adjustments: height
- Passenger seat power adjustments: height
- Third row headrests: foldable
- Third row headrests: 2
- Driver seat: ventilated
- Passenger seat: heated
- Driver seat: heated
- Driver seat power adjustments: 10
- Rear headrests: 2
- Rear seat folding: split
- Front headrests: 2
- Third row seat type: 50-50 split bench
- Passenger seat power adjustments: 8
- Front seat type: bucket
- Upholstery: leatherette
- Rear seat type: captains chairs
- Third row seat folding: power
- Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining
- Rear headrests: adjustable
- Passenger seat: ventilated
- Rear seat folding: flat
- Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor
- Front headrests: adjustable
- Driver seat power adjustments: lumbar
- Passenger seat power adjustments: lumbar
- Rear seat: heated
- Upholstery accents: perforated
- Driver seat power adjustments: reclining
- Passenger 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
- Tuned suspension: sport
- 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/cabin preconditioning
- 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
- Laminated glass: acoustic front side
- Rear wiper: intermittent
- Liftgate window: fixed
- Window defogger: rear
- Front wipers: variable intermittent
- Power windows: safety reverse
- Front wipers: rain sensing
- Rear privacy glass
- Solar-tinted glass
- Rear wiper: with washer
- Laminated glass: acoustic windshield
Overall
5 out of 5 starsFront Crash Overall
5 out of 5 starsFront Crash Driver
5 out of 5 starsFront Crash Passenger
5 out of 5 starsSide Crash Overall
5 out of 5 starsSide Barrier Overall
5 out of 5 starsSide Barrier Driver
5 out of 5 starsSide Barrier Passenger
5 out of 5 starsSide Pole Driver
5 out of 5 starsSide Combined Front
5 out of 5 starsSide Combined Rear
5 out of 5 starsRollover
4 out of 5 stars
NHTSA Vehicle Tested:2026 FORD EXPLORER GAS SUV N/A 4WD
- 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
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