Introducing the 2026 Ford Explorer Active, a vehicle designed for those who demand capability, comfort, and reliability in every journey.
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine with 10-speed automatic transmission and 4WD
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration
- Navigation system
- SiriusXM with 360L satellite radio
- Heated ActiveX seating material captain's chairs with front dual zone automatic temperature control
- Heated steering wheel
- Remote start system
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Power driver seat with telescoping steering wheel
- Cruise control and steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Automatic high-beam headlights with delay-off function
- Dual front impact and side impact airbags with knee and overhead airbags
- Electronic stability control and traction control with four-wheel independent suspension
- 18-inch sparkle silver-painted aluminum wheels
The Active trim brings purposeful engineering to the three-row SUV category. Its 4WD system delivers confident handling across varying road conditions, while the 2.3L EcoBoost engine balances power delivery with efficiencyâ"achieving 20 city and 27 highway MPG. The ten-speed automatic transmission provides smooth acceleration and responsive performance whether you're navigating city streets or highway corridors.
Inside, the Explorer Active prioritizes passenger comfort and driver control. Heated captain's chairs in the first and second rows feature premium ActiveX seating material, complemented by a heated steering wheel and dual-zone climate control. The power driver seat adjusts to your preference, while the telescoping steering wheel ensures proper positioning for every driver. All occupants benefit from dedicated HVAC controls, and the rear window defroster handles demanding weather with ease.
Technology seamlessly integrates into your driving experience. The navigation system guides you efficiently, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto keep your smartphone's capabilities at your fingertips. SiriusXM with 360L satellite radio offers entertainment options for extended drives. Steering wheel mounted controls let you manage audio and other functions without taking your hands off the wheel.
Safety is engineered throughout. Dual front impact airbags, front side impact airbags, knee airbags, and overhead airbags create a protective environment. Electronic stability control, traction control, and four-wheel independent suspension work together to maintain vehicle stability. The speed-sensing steering adjusts responsiveness to driving conditions, and brake assist enhances your stopping power. An exterior parking camera rear helps you navigate tight spaces with confidence.
The Explorer Active's practical design includes a rear window wiper with speed-sensitive operation, power windows and door mirrors, and an overhead console for organized storage. The split folding rear seat adapts to your cargo needs, while 3rd row all-weather floor liners protect against dirt and moisture. Remote keyless entry and a remote start system add convenience to daily ownership.
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New 2026 FordExplorer Active
- Exterior Color
- Agate Black
- Interior Color
- Dark Space Gray
- Fuel Economy
- 20/27 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 10-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4x4
- Engine
- I-4 cyl
- VIN
- 1FMUK8DH1TGC49313
- Stock Number
- GC49313
Ford
Explorer
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Speed sensitive wipers
- 3rd row seats
- Split folding rear seat
Included Packages & Accessories
- Navigation System
- Active Comfort Package
- Equipment Group 200A Standard 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
- 3rd Row All-Weather Floor Liners with 2nd Row Captain's Charis
- 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
- Passenger door bin
- Wheels: 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum
- Rear window wiper
- Speed-Sensitive Wipers
- Variably intermittent wipers
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Illuminated entry
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 255/65HR18.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 255/65HR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Primary LCD size: 13.2"
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Basic warranty: 36 months/36,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/ unlimited distance
- Powertrain warranty: 60 months/60,000miles
- Roadside assistance coverage: 60 months/60,000miles
- 3rd row seats: bench
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: cloth
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: four-wheel
- Electric motor 1 torque: none
- Electric motor horsepower: none
- Engine liters: 2.3L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 20mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 23mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 17.9gal.
- Horsepower: 300hp @ 5,500RPM
- Hybrid electric powertrain type: none
- Hybrid system combined power torque: none
- Hybrid system net power: none
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Transmission: 10 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 20 deg
- Departure angle: 22 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 208mm (8.2")
- Ramp breakover angle: 17 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Hitch Class: III
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Spoiler
- Trailer hitch
- Trailer sway control
- 3rd row headroom: 988mm (38.9")
- 3rd row hiproom: 1,039mm (40.9")
- 3rd row legroom: 818mm (32.2")
- 3rd row shoulder room: 1,387mm (54.6")
- Compression ratio: 10.63 to 1
- Curb weight: 2,022kg (4,457lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 87.5mm x 94.0mm (3.44" x 3.70")
- Engine displacement: 2.3 L
- Engine torque: 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Exterior body width: 2,004mm (78.9")
- Exterior height: 1,783mm (70.2")
- Exterior length: 5,050mm (198.8")
- Front headroom: 1,034mm (40.7")
- Front hiproom: 1,504mm (59.2")
- Front legroom: 1,092mm (43.0")
- Front shoulder room: 1,577mm (62.1")
- GVWR: 2,694kg (5,940lbs)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 5
- Interior rear cargo volume: 462 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 4,330L (152.9 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 1,029mm (40.5")
- Rear hiproom: 1,501mm (59.1")
- Rear legroom: 991mm (39.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,572mm (61.9")
- Towing capacity: 2,268kg (5,000lbs)
- Wheelbase: 3,025mm (119.1")
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) warning
- Compass
- Configurable
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane-Keeping System active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: Reverse Sensing System rear
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Speed limit display
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist mitigation w/left turn assist
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Rear Cross-Traffic Braking mitigation
- Security system
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall3.6Out of 5
- 5.0
Love it.
By Alex | on 8/9/2026 11:55:02 PM
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.… - 5.0
Explorer Value 7-7-2026
By General Jim | on 8/7/2026 11:06:23 PM
Your evaluation procedure was simple and complete. I will be in contact with you when I sell or trade this vehicle.… - 5.0
Seats and performance
By Chan78 | on 6/30/2026 6:16:53 PM
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.…
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- MSRP
- $49,040
- Dealer Adjustments
- -$2,409
- Germain Price
- $46,631
- Doc Fee
- $398
- E Titling Fee
- $50
- Purchase Price
- $47,079
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