New 2026 FordExplorer Active SUV EcoBoost I-4

    Exterior Color
    Vapor Blue Metallic
    Interior Color
    Dark Space Gray
    Fuel Economy
    20/29 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    10-Speed Automatic
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Engine
    2.3L EcoBoost I-4
    VIN
    1FMUK7DH9TGC42166
    Stock Number
    FC42166
    Ford Explorer

    Included Packages & Accessories

    • Navigation System
    • Active Comfort Package
    • 6 Speakers
    • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
    • AM/FM Stereo
    • Air Conditioning
    • Automatic temperature control
    • Front dual zone A/C
    • Rear air conditioning
    • Rear window defroster
    • Second Row Hvac Controls
    • Power driver seat
    • Power steering
    • Power windows
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • Four wheel independent suspension
    • Speed-sensing steering
    • Traction control
    • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
    • ABS brakes
    • Dual front impact airbags
    • Dual front side impact airbags
    • Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
    • Front anti-roll bar
    • Front Fascia
    • Knee airbag
    • Low tire pressure warning
    • Occupant sensing airbag
    • Overhead airbag
    • Rear anti-roll bar
    • Remote Start System
    • Brake assist
    • Electronic Stability Control
    • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
    • Auto High-beam Headlights
    • Delay-off headlights
    • Fully automatic headlights
    • Panic alarm
    • Security system
    • Speed control
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Heated door mirrors
    • Power door mirrors
    • Spoiler
    • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
    • Compass
    • Driver door bin
    • Driver vanity mirror
    • Front reading lights
    • Heated ActiveX Seating Material Captain's Chairs
    • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Illuminated entry
    • Outside temperature display
    • Overhead console
    • Passenger vanity mirror
    • Rear reading lights
    • Tachometer
    • Telescoping steering wheel
    • Tilt steering wheel
    • Trip computer
    • 3rd row seats: bench
    • Front Bucket Seats
    • Front Center Armrest
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Passenger door bin
    • Alloy wheels
    • Wheels: 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum
    • Rear window wiper
    • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
    • Variably intermittent wipers

    Detailed Specifications

    • 3YR/36,000 BUMPER / BUMPER
    • 5YR/60,000 POWERTRAIN
    • 5YR/60,000 ROADSIDE ASSIST
    • CLASS III TRAILER TOW PKG
    • EASY FUEL CAPLESS FILLER
    • HEADLAMPS - AUTO LED
    • MIRRORS-MAN-FOLD DUAL PWR HEATED WITH APPROACH LAMPS
    • POWER LIFTGATE
    • PRIVACY GLASS - REAR DOORS
    • REAR SPOILER, BODY COLOR
    • ROOF-RACK SIDE RAILS-BLACK
    • TAILLAMPS-LED
    • TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
    • VARIABLE INTERVAL WIPERS
    • 13.2" LCD TOUCHSCREEN
    • 4-DR INTELL ACCESS LOCK/ UNLOCK W/PUSH-BUTTON START
    • 5G MODEM
    • AM/FM STEREO W/6 SPEAKERS
    • FORD CO-PILOT360 ASSIST+
    • FORD DIGITAL EXPERIENCE W/GOOGLE MAPS & PLAY STORE
    • REAR VIEW CAMERA
    • SELECTABLE DRIVE MODES
    • SIRIUSXM W/360L- NA AK&HI
    • WI-FI HOTSPOT
    • WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO
    • 12.3" LCD DIGITAL CLUSTER
    • 1TOUCH UP/DOWN DR/PASS WIN
    • 3RD ROW - 50/50 FOLD FLAT
    • DUAL ILLUM VIS VANITY MIRR
    • FRONT ROW HEATED SEATS
    • POWER DRIVER'S SEAT
    • POWERPOINTS - 12V
    • ROTARY GEAR SHIFT DIAL
    • TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING W/WHEEL MOUNTED CONTROLS
    • TRI-ZONE ELECTRNC TMP CTRL
    • USB-C - ALL ROWS
    • ADVANCETRAC WITH RSC
    • AIRBAG - DRIVER KNEE
    • AIRBAGS - DUAL STAGE FRONT
    • AIRBAGS - FRONT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT
    • AIRBAGS - SAFETY CANOPY
    • INDIV TIRE PRESS MONIT SYS
    • LATCH CHILD SAFETY SYSTEM
    • PERIMETER ALARM
    • PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM
    • SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYS
    • Drive: RWD
    • Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
    • ExteriorColor: Vapor Blue Metallic
    • InteriorColor: Dark Space Gray
    • RapidSpec: Active (200A)
    • SeatType: ActiveX® Seating Material
    • SpecialPackage: Active Comfort Package
    • SpecialPackage: Class III Trailer Tow Package
    • SpecialPackage: Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+
    • SpecialPackage: Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)
    • Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
    • WheelMaterial: 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels
    • WheelSize: 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels

    Dealer Notes

    Discover the capability and sophistication that define the 2026 Ford Explorer Active with Comfort Packageâ€"a three-row SUV engineered to meet the demands of modern families and adventurers alike.

    - 6 Speakers with AM/FM SiriusXM 360L
    - Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
    - Heated ActiveX Seating Material Captain's Chairs
    - Heated Steering Wheel
    - Navigation System
    - Remote Start System
    - Auto High-Beam Headlights
    - Electronic Stability Control
    - Exterior Parking Camera Rear
    - 3rd Row Bench Seats
    - Automatic Temperature Control with Second Row HVAC Controls
    - 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS
    - 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels
    - Front Dual Zone A/C with Rear Air Conditioning
    - Power Driver Seat and Power Door Mirrors

    The 2026 Explorer Active is powered by a 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, delivering 20 city mpg and 29 highway mpg. This efficient powertrain balances performance with fuel economy, making it practical for both daily commuting and longer journeys. The rear-wheel drive configuration provides stable handling and responsive control on varied road conditions.

    Comfort and convenience are central to the Active model. Heated captain's chairs in the second row offer premium seating with ActiveX material, while the heated steering wheel adds warmth during cold months. The automatic temperature control system maintains your preferred cabin temperature, and second-row HVAC controls ensure all passengers stay comfortable. Remote start capability allows you to warm up or cool down your vehicle before departing.

    Safety features are comprehensive throughout. This Explorer includes dual front impact airbags, dual front side impact airbags, and an overhead airbag system. Electronic stability control and traction control work together to maintain grip and control, while an 911 Assist emergency communication system provides peace of mind. Speed-sensing steering, brake assist, and low tire pressure warnings add additional layers of protective technology.

    Technology keeps you connected and informed. The navigation system guides you with confidence, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration lets you bring your smartphone's capabilities to the center display. The exterior parking camera rear simplifies maneuvering tight spaces, and delay-off headlights with auto high-beam functionality adapt to driving conditions automatically.

    The third row bench seat expands your passenger capacity, making this SUV ideal for larger families or groups. The split-folding rear seat adds flexibility for cargo management, whether you're transporting passengers one trip and gear the next. Alloy wheels in 18-inch Sparkle Silver-Painted aluminum complete the purposeful exterior appearance of this Blue SUV.

    Visit our showroom to experience the 2026 Ford Explorer Active with Comfort Package firsthand. With its combination of efficiency, safety, and family-friendly features, it's ready to become part of your everyday life. Price excludes Tax, Title, License, $499 Doc Fee or Accessories. Please see dealer to confirm eligibility, and for details with regards to any specials listed and/or displayed.$1000 - SSE Down Payment Assistance. Exp. 08/31/2026 $3000 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026 $500 - Final Days Mega Bonus Cash. Exp. 08/31/2026

    KBB.com Consumer Reviews

    Kelley Blue Book - KBB.com
    Overall3.6Out of 5
    • Love it.

      By Alex on 8/9/2026 11:55:02 PM

      5.0
      Single guy looking for a vehicle that is fun to drive but can haul junk too, and this fits the bill. I came from a 2018 Lincoln MKZ 3.0t AWD, this has all the same features but this does it better. Mine had one minor panel issue the dealership is fixing, but otherwise everything is solid. Installed a BOV, I find it funny to blow past people with a quiet exhaust and a loud Spanish sound as they disappear into the distance. Fantastic nighttime viability over the lower trims. Actually just better over all than the lower trims. Bolt ons and a tune just puts this in its own league for the price you pay, the only thing that comes close is a 2026 dodge Durango RT 392. ST is not for everyone but it is for me. "Sporty" family hauler my butt. Wrong demographic. This is a genuine fast mid-sized SUZ that you'd have to go luxury to get close to the performance numbers otherwise.
    • Explorer Value 7-7-2026

      By General Jim on 8/7/2026 11:06:23 PM

      5.0
      Your evaluation procedure was simple and complete. I will be in contact with you when I sell or trade this vehicle.
    • Seats and performance

      By Chan78 on 6/30/2026 6:16:53 PM

      5.0
      I love the suv its fantastic to drive only issue I have is the wind noise in the driver seat but I'd sleep in it every night the seats are comfortable.
    Finance rebate:

    Finance rebate requires vehicle financing through Ford Motor Credit Company (FMCC). $1,000 finance incentive is included in the advertised online price. Customers must finance with FMCC to qualify; not all buyers will qualify for Ford Motor Credit financing. Offer subject to credit approval and may vary based on creditworthiness, term, and vehicle. See dealer for complete details."

    Trade assist:

    Trade Assist incentive of $500 included in advertised online price. Customer must trade a qualifying vehicle to receive incentive. Not all customers will qualify. See dealer for complete details.