2026 Ford Explorer Active

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$46,000$50,015 MSRP1
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    The overview

    Exterior Color
    Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
    Interior Color
    Dark Space Gray
    Fuel Economy
    20/27 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    10-Speed Shiftable Automatic
    Drivetrain
    Four Wheel Drive
    Engine
    4 Cylinder Engine
    VIN
    1FMUK8DH9TGA12505
    Stock Number
    F26029

      Notes from the dealer

      Thank you for choosing Pilson Ford, this 2026 Ford Explorer Active in Star White Metallic Tri-Coat is a great choice!

      READY, SET, FORD! The Pilson Live Market Price includes our dealer discount, the retail rebates, and any bonus cash. Check out the following:





      ENGINE: 2.3L ECOBOOST I-4, STAR WHITE METALLIC TRI-COAT





      Auto Show Retail Bonus Cash (#11720). Eligible buyers may receive Auto Show Retail Bonus Cash on select new vehicles. Incentive may be incompatible with certain finance types or other cash programs, based on individual program rules. Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 03/02/2026. Residency restrictions apply. See dealer for qualifications and complete details. ($1000) Expires: 03/03/2026 Want us to come to you? No problem! In case we missed a picture or a detail you would like to see on this new vehicle we are happy to send you A PERSONAL VIDEO walking around the vehicle focusing on the closest details that are important to you. We can jump on a video call or send it directly to you via text or email. We look forward to hearing from you.

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      The highlights

      • EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
      • FULLY AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS

      A closer look at what’s included

      Included Options
      • Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 -inc: auto start-stop technology
      • Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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
      • Perimeter/Approach Lights
      • LED Brakelights
      • Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
      • 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
      • Front Center Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest Outboard Only
      • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
      • FordPass Connect 5G Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
      • Front Cupholder
      • Rear Cupholder
      • Compass
      • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
      • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
      • 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
      • 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
      • Carpet Floor Trim
      • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
      • Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
      • Cargo Space Lights
      • Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
      • Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
      • Delayed Accessory Power
      • Driver Information Center
      • Redundant Digital Speedometer
      • 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
      • Side Impact Beams
      • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
      • Reverse Sensing System Rear Parking Sensors
      • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot
      • PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist
      • Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
      • 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

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      • 3YR/36,000 BUMPER / BUMPER
      • 5YR/60,000 POWERTRAIN
      • 5YR/60,000 ROADSIDE ASSIST
      • CLASS III TRAILER TOW PKG
      • EASY FUEL CAPLESS FILLER
      • FULLY AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
      • 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
      • USB-C - ALL ROWS
      • ADVANCETRAC WITH RSC
      • AIRBAG - DRIVER KNEE
      • AIRBAGS - DUAL STAGE FRONT
      • AIRBAGS - FRONT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT
      • AIRBAGS - SAFETY CANOPY
      • EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
      • INDIV TIRE PRESS MONIT SYS
      • LATCH CHILD SAFETY SYSTEM
      • PERIMETER ALARM
      • PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM
      • Drive: 4WD
      • Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
      • ExteriorColor: Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
      • 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: 20” Carbonized Gray-painted Aluminum Wheels
      • WheelSize: 20” Carbonized Gray-painted Aluminum Wheels

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      KBB.com Consumer Reviews

      Kelley Blue Book Logo3.6out of 5 overall
      • 1.0

        Transmission

        by Bruce Potter on Monday, February 27, 2023

        Transmission broke at 17000 took 3 months to get parts for rebuild, defrost strips coming off rear glass, replaced , fix rear camera twice, cracked catalytic converter left side, be nice car if I could keep it out of shop. So warranty has covered everything. Fun to drive, impressed with performance.…
      • 1.0

        Another hacked together vehicle at a high cost

        by AGlover on Tuesday, July 05, 2022

        Started with paneling popping off at Less than 5k miles, then the window became stuck in the down position, 2 hours at the dealer from them to just get it back up and tell us the post won’t be in for awhile, now the radio isn’t working. Every mechanical malfunction came with Parts that were scorching hot to the touch when trying to troubleshoot. It’s at 11500 miles, owned since March and have regretted it since.…
      • 4.0

        3rd Explorer and still happy

        by NoHo on Wednesday, September 08, 2021

        This is my third Explorer and I still love it. I drive about 25,000 a year with a heavy foot and typically drive my cars to the ground. In 4 months I’ve owned it, I already put 12,000 miles and fortunately zero issues, it’s swerving capabilities are still good, I enjoy the assisted driving, the sound from the speakers are clean and clear. It’s actually pretty quiet.…
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