The 2026 Ford Explorer ST in Black represents a sophisticated choice for drivers who demand capability alongside refined comfort. This three-row SUV delivers the space and performance you need for both daily journeys and extended adventures.
- 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine with 10-speed automatic transmission
- 4WD with Electronic Stability Control and traction control
- Active Cruise Control for highway convenience
- Navigation System with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
- Heated and ventilated front seats plus heated rear seats
- B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen with 10 speakers and SiriusXM
- Power liftgate and remote keyless entry
- 21" Magnetite-painted aluminum wheels
- Heated steering wheel and heated door mirrors
- Three-row seating with split-folding second and third rows
- Auto High-beam headlights with front fog lights
- Dual front and side impact airbags with knee and overhead protection
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror and rear parking camera
The ST trim prioritizes both utility and luxury, combining practical features with premium appointments. The heated and ventilated captain's chairs offer personalized comfort during any weather, while the spacious interior accommodates passengers and cargo with the flexibility of three distinct rows. The B&O Sound System transforms your commute into an entertainment experience, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility keep you connected to your digital life seamlessly.
Performance meets efficiency with the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 delivering responsive power while maintaining reasonable fuel economy at 18 city and 25 highway MPG. The 4WD system provides confidence in varied driving conditions, and advanced safety features including Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and a comprehensive airbag system work together to protect your family.
The exterior styling reflects the ST's purposeful character, with the Black finish complemented by 21" Magnetite-painted aluminum wheels and premium trim details. Functional features like the rear parking camera, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic headlights contribute to a vehicle that adapts to your needs throughout the day.
Inside, the heated steering wheel, memory seat settings, and overhead console create an environment designed for your comfort and convenience. The power-adjustable driver seat, telescoping steering wheel, and tilt functionality allow you to find your ideal driving position quickly.
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New 2026 FordExplorer ST
- Exterior Color
- Agate Black
- Interior Color
- Onyx
- Fuel Economy
- 18/25 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 10-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4x4
- Engine
- V-6 cyl
- VIN
- 1FMWK8GCXTGC38531
- Stock Number
- GC38531
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera front
- Exterior parking camera left
- Exterior parking camera right
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
Included Packages & Accessories
- Navigation System
- 10 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- 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 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
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- 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
- Active Cruise Control
- Speed control
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- 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 Suede 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
- Power passenger seat
- Split folding rear seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Passenger door bin
- 20" Premium Dark Tarnished Painted Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum
- Rain sensing wipers
- 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
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- 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 engine start
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Surround View Monitor: 360 Degree Camera yes
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 275/45WR21.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 275/45WR21.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Sport suspension
- Wheel size: 21"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Primary LCD size: 13.2"
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speaker type: Bang & Olufsen
- 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
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power 2-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: simulated suede/leatherette Miko
- Split folding rear seat
- Sport steering wheel
- Ventilated front seats
- Compressor: twin turbo
- Cylinder configuration: V-6
- Drive type: four-wheel
- Electric motor 1 torque: none
- Electric motor horsepower: none
- Engine liters: 3.0L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 18mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 20mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 25mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 20.2gal.
- Horsepower: 385hp @ 5,500RPM
- Hybrid electric powertrain type: none
- Hybrid system combined power torque: none
- Hybrid system net power: none
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto: SelectShift
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 24
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 415 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Transmission: 10 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 21 deg
- Departure angle: 21 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 198mm (7.8")
- Ramp breakover angle: 18 deg
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Hitch Class: III
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power liftgate
- Skid plates
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Trailer hitch
- Trailer sway control
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- 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: 10.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 2,162kg (4,766lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 85.4mm x 86.0mm (3.36" x 3.39")
- Engine displacement: 3.0 L
- Engine torque: 415 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Exterior body width: 2,004mm (78.9")
- Exterior height: 1,773mm (69.8")
- Exterior length: 5,050mm (198.8")
- Front headroom: 1,034mm (40.7")
- Front hiproom: 1,504mm (59.2")
- Front legroom: 1,090mm (42.9")
- Front shoulder room: 1,577mm (62.1")
- GVWR: 2,812kg (6,200lbs)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 4
- Interior rear cargo volume: 462 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 4,299L (151.8 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 1,029mm (40.5")
- Rear hiproom: 1,501mm (59.1")
- Rear legroom: 973mm (38.3")
- 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 front
- Exterior parking camera left
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Exterior parking camera right
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane-Keeping System active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: Forward and Reverse Sensing System front and rear
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- 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
- 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. - 5.0
Explorer
By Rudy on 5/28/2026 6:10:36 PM
So far so good - smooth ride - plenty of power for a 2.3 liter 4 cyl which coming from someone who drove a 5.0 V8 for 20 yrs- much better on gas - 4.0
Served our family well!
By Beth on 2/19/2026 11:46:55 PM
Trading my car in next week, I am gonna miss my Explorer. It’s been a good family car. Draw backs: the screen is glitchy at times. Some electronics malfunctioned and I won’t lie, they can be costly to fix. Comfortable, spacious. I never had any mechanical problems with the car, but I did take very good care of it at well. I maintained all recommended services and any replacements were all genuine Ford parts. I hope whoever buys our car, loves it as much as we did.