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2026 Ford Explorer Active



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  • $40,911 Clear Sky Price
    $49,220 MSRP

$586 /month
7,500 miles
39 months
*Excludes tax, title & fees
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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMUK8DHXTGA08625
Stock #: NF232
Model Code: K8D
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Gray Metallic
  • Interior Color Dark Space Gray
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 20/27 MPG
  • Engine 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
  • Transmission 10-Speed Automatic / 4WD
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.

Dealer Comments

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Experience adventure without compromise in the 2026 Ford Explorer Active. Designed for those who crave both excitement and comfort, this Explorer combines rugged capability with refined style. Whether youre navigating city streets or exploring off the beaten path, it offers a confident, commanding presence and a smooth, responsive ride. Inside, youll find a thoughtfully crafted cabin that balances modern technology with practical comfort, making every journey enjoyable for both driver and passengers. The Explorer Active is built to help you embrace every adventure, turning everyday drives and weekend getaways into unforgettable experiences.


Active 4WD, 8 USB Ports, Active Badging, Active Comfort Package, Active Noise Cancellation, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Black Alloy Wheels, Black Lower Bodyside Cladding w/Chrome Accent, Black Roof-Rack Side Rails, Brake assist, Equipment Group 200A Standard Package, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Front Fascia, Heated ActiveX Seating Material Captain's Chairs, Heated door mirrors, Heated Steering Wheel, Manual-Folding Sideview Mirrors, Power Liftgate, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry, Remote Start System, Second Row HVAC Controls, Split folding rear seat, Spoiler, Steering wheel audio controls, Unique Cloth Heated Captain's Chairs, Vinyl-Wrapped Steering Wheel. Price includes: $2500 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 03/31/2026 Discount available on eligible purchases when you finance through a participating preferred lender and trade in a 2016 or newer vehicle with fewer than 75,000 miles. Customers using outside financing or manufacturer special APR programs (including 0%) are not eligible. All financing subject to credit approval and program availability. Offer valid through Exp. 02/27/2026. See dealer for details Discount available on eligible purchases when you finance through a participating preferred lender and trade in a 2016 or newer vehicle with fewer than 75,000 miles. Customers using outside financing or manufacturer special APR programs (including 0%) are not eligible. All financing subject to credit approval and program availability. Offer valid through Exp. 02/28/2026. See dealer for details Discount available on eligible purchases when you finance through a participating preferred lender and trade in a 2016 or newer vehicle with fewer than 75,000 miles. Customers using outside financing or manufacturer special APR programs (including 0%) are not eligible. All financing subject to credit approval and program availability. Offer valid through Exp. 01/31/2031. See dealer for details

Lifetime warranty

All Features

  • Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
  • 3.58 Axle Ratio
  • Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • Regenerative Alternator
  • Class III Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control
  • Trailer Wiring Harness
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • 17.9 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust
  • Auto Locking Hubs
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
  • Wheels: 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum
  • Tires: P255/65R18 AS BSW
  • Tire Mobility Kit
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Black Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
  • Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Black Manual Remote Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
  • Deep Tinted Glass
  • Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Black Grille w/Chrome Accents
  • Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
  • Autolamp Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • LED Brakelights
  • Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
  • Radio: AM/FM Stereo -inc: MP3 capable, 6 speakers, speed-compensated volume, SiriusXM w/360L and 3-month prepaid subscription (service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii), Ford digital experience w/13.2" color LCD touchscreen in IP center-stack, Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play, pinch-to-zoom capability, 911 Assist, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless compatibility, Note: SiriusXM services require a subscription, sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period, Your SiriusXM service will automatically stop at the end of your trial unless you decide to subscribe, If you decide to continue service, the subscription plan chosen will automatically renew and be charged according to your chosen payment method at the then-current rates, Fees and taxes apply, See the SiriusXM customer agreement and privacy policy at http://www.siriusxm.com/ www.siriusxm.com for full terms and how to cancel, which includes online methods or calling 1-866-635-2349, Available in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C, and Puerto Rico (w/coverage limits and capable receiver), Visit http://www.siriusxm.com/FAQS for most current service area information, Availability of some services and features is subject to device capabilities and location restrictions, All fees, content and features are subject to change, SiriusXM, Pandora and all related logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc, and its respective subsidiaries Eligible 2026 model-year vehicle receive complimentary access to 1-year Ford connectivity connected service plan enabling Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play which begins on the new warranty start date. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features.
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls, External Memory Control and Internal Memory
  • 6 Speakers
  • Streaming Audio
  • Integrated Roof Antenna
  • Bluetooth® Wireless Phone Connectivity
  • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
  • Real-Time Traffic Display
  • Driver Seat
  • Passenger Seat
  • Bucket Folding Captain Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest Outboard Only
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
  • Ford Connect 5G Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
  • Fixed 50-50 Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor, 2 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
  • Front Cupholder
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Compass
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
  • Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
  • Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
  • Locking Glove Box
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Cloth Door Trim Insert
  • Unique Cloth Captain's Chairs -inc: 6-way power driver and 4-way manual passenger
  • Day-Night Rearview Mirror
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Front And Rear Map Lights
  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Carpet Floor Trim
  • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
  • Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Delayed Accessory Power
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Driver Information Center
  • Redundant Digital Speedometer
  • Trip Computer
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Digital/Analog Appearance
  • Seats w/Cloth Back Material
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer
  • 3 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Air Filtration
  • Lane Centering
  • AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Emergency Sos Capability
  • Reverse Sensing System Rear Parking Sensors
  • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot
  • PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
  • Lane-Keeping System Lane Keeping Assist
  • Lane-Keeping System Lane Departure Warning
  • Collision Mitigation-Front
  • Driver Monitoring-Alert
  • Evasion Assist
  • Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Driver Knee Airbag
  • Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • Back-Up Camera w/Washer

ENGINE: 2.3L ECOBOOST I-4

  • auto start-stop technology (STD)

  • Navigation System
  • Active Comfort Package
  • Equipment Group 200A Standard Package
  • 6 Speakers
  • Active Noise Cancellation
  • 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 audio controls
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Traction control
  • Vinyl-Wrapped Steering Wheel
  • 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
  • Power Liftgate
  • 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
  • Active Badging
  • Black Lower Bodyside Cladding w/Chrome Accent
  • Bumpers: body-color
  • Front License Plate Bracket
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Manual-Folding Sideview Mirrors
  • Spoiler
  • 8 USB Ports
  • 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
  • Unique Cloth Heated Captain's Chairs
  • 3rd row seats: bench
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Front Center Armrest
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Unique Cloth Captain's Chairs
  • Black Roof-Rack Side Rails
  • Passenger door bin
  • Black Alloy Wheels
  • Wheels: 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum
  • Wheels: 20" Carbonized Gray-Painted Aluminum
  • Rear window wiper
  • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Vehicle
    • EPA Classification: Standard SUV 2WD
  • Mileage
    • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 23 (Est)
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20 (Est)
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27 (Est)
  • Weight Information
    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4457
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
    • Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 5000
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
    • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.6
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.6
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Size: P255/65HR18
    • Rear Tire Size: P255/65HR18
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 17.9
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 119.1
    • Length, Overall (in): 198.8
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.9
    • Height, Overall (in): 70.2
    • Track Width, Front (in): 66.9
    • Track Width, Rear (in): 66.9
    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.2
    • Liftover Height (in): 32.8
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 84.1
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 49.8
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in): 20.8
    • Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 64.5
    • Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 47.6
    • Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 32.8
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 46
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 16.3
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 6
    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 152.9
    • Front Head Room (in): 40.7
    • Front Leg Room (in): 43
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.1
    • Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
    • Second Head Room (in): 40.5
    • Second Leg Room (in): 39
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 61.9
    • Second Hip Room (in): 59.1
    • Third Head Room (in): 38.9
    • Third Leg Room (in): 32.2
    • Third Shoulder Room (in): 54.6
    • Third Hip Room (in): 40.9
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
    • Body Style: Sport Utility
  • Emissions
    • EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5.0 (Est)
    • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.6 (Est)

Warranty

  • Basic Warranty: 36 months / 36,000 miles
  • Drivetrain Warranty: 60 months / 60,000 miles
  • Corrosion Warranty: 60 months / Unlimited miles
  • Roadside Assistance Warranty: 60 months / 60,000 miles
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