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2026 Ford Explorer ST



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  • $52,911 Clear Sky Price
    $62,835 MSRP

$790 /month
7,500 miles
39 months
*Excludes tax, title & fees
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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMWK8GC6TGA21638
Stock #: NF261
Model Code: K8G
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Marsh Gray
  • Interior Color Onyx
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 18/25 MPG
  • Engine 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 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

CERTIFIED LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY INCLUDED

FREE OIL CHANGES FOR LIFE

The 2026 Ford Explorer ST is built for those who crave adventure without sacrificing comfort or style. Its bold, athletic design turns heads whether youre navigating city streets or exploring off the beaten path. Inside, the cabin blends sophistication with practicality, offering a spacious, inviting environment for family, friends, and everything you need to bring along. The Explorer STs performance is thrilling, delivering responsive handling and confident power that makes every drive an experience. Advanced technology keeps you connected and entertained, while thoughtful touches enhance convenience and comfort throughout the journey. This is an SUV that balances excitement with everyday usability, making every drive memorable.


ST 4WD, 3rd row seats: bench, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Black Alloy Wheels, Brake assist, Equipment Group 400A Standard Package, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Heated door mirrors, Heated steering wheel, Heated/Ventilated Miko Captain's Chairs, Leather steering wheel, Multicontour Seats with Front Active Motion, Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade, Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen, Rear air conditioning, Rear window defroster, Remote Control Front Windows, Remote keyless entry, Split folding rear seat, Spoiler, Steering wheel audio controls, Sun and Sound Package, Ventilated front seats, Wheels: 21 Magnetite-Painted Aluminum. 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

  • 'Explorer' Hood Badging
  • 21 Inch Alluminum Wheels
  • Class Iii Trailer Tow Pkg
  • Frt/Rr Skid Plate Elements
  • Grille - Black Mesh Insert
  • Headlamps - Auto Led
  • Mirrors-Pwr/Htd/Auto-Fold St Proj Logo Lamp
  • Power Liftgate
  • Privacy Glass - Rear Doors
  • Quad Tip Dual Exhaust
  • St Badging
  • Taillamps/Fog Lamps - Led
  • Trailer Sway Control
  • Wipers - Rain-Sensing
  • 13.2" Lcd Touchscreen
  • 360-Degree Camera
  • 5G Modem
  • Ford Co-Pilot360active2.0
  • Ford Digital Experience W/Google Maps & Play Store
  • Keyless Entry W/Push Start
  • Performance Brakes-Red
  • Remote Start System
  • Selectable Drive Modes
  • Siriusxm W/360L- Na Ak&Hi
  • Sport-Tuned Suspension
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wireless Apple Carplay And Android Auto
  • "Explorer" Frnt Floor Mats
  • 110V/150W Ac Power Outlet
  • 12.3" Lcd Digital Cluster
  • 2Nd Row Heated Seats
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Auto-Dim Rearview Mirror
  • Dual Illum Vis Vanity Mirr
  • Htd Lth Wrapped Steer Whl W/Logo, Mounted Controls And Tilt/Tele Str Column
  • Htd/Ventilated Frt Seats
  • Powerfold 3Rd Row Seat
  • Red Stitch Accents
  • Univsl Garage Door Opener
  • 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

Sun and Sound Package

    ST (400A)

      BlueCruise Equipped (90-Day trial)

        Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)

          Class III Trailer Tow Package

            Discount - Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade

              Premium Package

                BlueCruise Hardware


                  • Navigation System
                  • Equipment Group 400A Standard Package
                  • Sun and Sound Package
                  • 10 Speakers
                  • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
                  • Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
                  • Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen
                  • Air Conditioning
                  • Automatic temperature control
                  • Front dual zone A/C
                  • Rear air conditioning
                  • Rear window defroster
                  • Memory seat
                  • Power driver seat
                  • Power steering
                  • Power windows
                  • Remote keyless entry
                  • Steering wheel 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
                  • Knee airbag
                  • Low tire pressure warning
                  • Occupant sensing airbag
                  • Overhead airbag
                  • Rear anti-roll bar
                  • Remote Control Front Windows
                  • Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
                  • Power Liftgate
                  • Brake assist
                  • Electronic Stability Control
                  • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
                  • Auto High-beam Headlights
                  • Delay-off headlights
                  • Front fog lights
                  • Fully automatic headlights
                  • Panic alarm
                  • Security system
                  • Speed control
                  • Auto-dimming door mirrors
                  • Bumpers: body-color
                  • Front License Plate Bracket
                  • Heated door mirrors
                  • Power door mirrors
                  • Spoiler
                  • Turn signal indicator mirrors
                  • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
                  • Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
                  • Compass
                  • Driver door bin
                  • Driver vanity mirror
                  • Front reading lights
                  • Garage door transmitter
                  • Heated steering wheel
                  • Heated/Ventilated Miko Captain's Chairs
                  • Illuminated entry
                  • Leather steering wheel
                  • Outside temperature display
                  • Overhead console
                  • Passenger vanity mirror
                  • Rear reading lights
                  • Sport steering wheel
                  • Tachometer
                  • Telescoping steering wheel
                  • Tilt steering wheel
                  • Trip computer
                  • 3rd row seats: bench
                  • Front Bucket Seats
                  • Front Center Armrest
                  • Heated front seats
                  • Heated rear seats
                  • Multicontour Seats with Front Active Motion
                  • Power passenger seat
                  • Split folding rear seat
                  • Ventilated front seats
                  • Passenger door bin
                  • Black Alloy Wheels
                  • Wheels: 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum
                  • Rain sensing wipers
                  • Rear window wiper
                  • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
                  • Variably intermittent wipers
                  • Vehicle
                    • EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
                  • Mileage
                    • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20 (2025)
                    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 18 (2025)
                    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 25 (2025)
                  • Weight Information
                    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4766
                  • 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): 12.8
                  • Tires
                    • Front Tire Size: P275/45WR21
                    • Rear Tire Size: P275/45WR21
                  • Wheels
                    • Front Wheel Size (in): 21 X 9
                    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 21 X 9
                    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
                    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
                  • Steering
                    • Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
                  • Fuel Tank
                    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 20.2
                  • Exterior Dimensions
                    • Wheelbase (in): 119.1
                    • Length, Overall (in): 198.8
                    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.9
                    • Height, Overall (in): 69.8
                    • Track Width, Front (in): 66.9
                    • Track Width, Rear (in): 66.9
                    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.8
                    • 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): 151.8
                    • Front Head Room (in): 40.7
                    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
                    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.1
                    • Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
                    • Second Head Room (in): 40.5
                    • Second Leg Room (in): 38.3
                    • 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: 4.0 (Est)
                    • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.9 (2025)

                  Warranty

                  • 3Yr/36,000 Bumper / Bumper
                  • 5Yr/60,000 Powertrain
                  • 5Yr/60,000 Roadside Assist
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