2026 Ford Explorer Active

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$45,820$49,320 MSRP1
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    The overview

    Exterior Color
    Carbonized Gray
    Interior Color
    Dark Space Gray
    Transmission
    10-SPEED AUTOMATIC
    Drivetrain
    Four Wheel Drive
    Engine
    4 Cylinder Engine
    VIN
    1FMUK8DH9TGB50156
    Stock Number
    CF6057

      Notes from the dealer

      2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg: Your Ticket to Adventure

      Imagine loading up the family in your new 2026 Ford Explorer and heading out for a weekend of camping at Turkey Run State Park. Or perhaps you're planning a day trip to Terre Haute, enjoying the comfort and technology this SUV offers along the way. This Explorer is ready for all of lifes adventures.

      Performance & Capability

      The 2026 Ford Explorer Active is engineered to handle whatever life throws your way. Its EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 engine delivers a robust 300 horsepower, providing ample power for daily commutes and weekend getaways. The 10-speed automatic transmission ensures smooth and efficient gear changes, optimizing both performance and fuel economy. With Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive, you can confidently navigate challenging road conditions, whether its snow-covered streets or gravel backroads around Rockville. The driver-selectable drivetrain modes allow you to tailor the vehicle's performance to the specific terrain, enhancing both safety and control. The aluminum engine block contributes to the vehicle's overall efficiency, while features like the auto start-stop technology help conserve fuel during city driving. Whether you're towing a small trailer or simply need the extra grip for winter driving, this Explorer is built to perform.

      Technology & Connectivity

      Stay connected and entertained on every journey with the advanced technology features of the 2026 Ford Explorer Active. The centerpiece is the 13.2-inch primary display touchscreen, offering intuitive control over navigation, entertainment, and vehicle settings. Seamlessly integrate your smartphone with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing you to access your favorite apps, music, and contacts on the go. The integrated navigation system ensures you always find the best route, while real-time traffic display helps you avoid congestion. Keep the kids entertained on long trips with the Ford Connect 5G mobile hotspot, providing reliable internet access for streaming and gaming. With four USB ports, everyone can keep their devices charged. The steering wheel-mounted audio controls allow you to adjust the volume and change tracks without taking your hands off the wheel, enhancing safety and convenience.

      Comfort & Interior

      Step inside the 2026 Ford Explorer Active and experience a new level of comfort and convenience. The ActiveX leatherette front seat upholstery offers a premium feel, while the heated front seats and heated steering wheel provide warmth on chilly mornings. The dual-zone automatic climate control ensures everyone stays comfortable, regardless of their temperature preferences. The power liftgate makes loading and unloading cargo a breeze, and the remote start system allows you to warm up the vehicle before you even step inside. With ample cargo space and thoughtful storage solutions, including a mini overhead console and covered floor console storage, you'll have plenty of room for all your gear. The power door locks and keyless entry add an extra layer of convenience to your daily routine.

      Safety & Driver Assistance

      Your safety is paramount, and the 2026 Ford Explorer Active is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety and driver-assistance features. Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go maintains a safe following distance and can even bring the vehicle to a complete stop in traffic. Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) alerts you to vehicles in your blind spots, while Lane-Keeping System helps you stay centered in your lane. Automatic Emergency Braking can detect potential collisions and apply the brakes to mitigate or avoid an impact. The rearview camera with washer provides a clear view of what's behind you, and rear parking sensors help you maneuver safely in tight spaces. With seven airbags strategically placed throughout the cabin, you can drive with confidence knowing you and your passengers are well-protected.

      Exterior & Design

      The 2026 Ford Explorer Active boasts a bold and modern exterior design that is sure to turn heads. The Carbonized Gray Metallic paint finish exudes sophistication, while the black grille with chrome accents adds a touch of elegance. The LED headlights provide excellent visibility, and the LED fog lights enhance safety in adverse weather conditions. The rear lip spoiler adds a sporty flair, and the roof rails provide additional cargo-carrying versatility. The body-colored bumpers and door handles create a seamless and cohesive look. This Explorer is as stylish as it is functional, making it the perfect choice for those who demand both form and function. You can also check out our Ford Accessories to customize your vehicle.

      Key Highlights

      This 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg offers a compelling blend of features:

      • EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 Engine - Powerful and efficient performance for all your driving needs.
      • Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive - Enhanced traction and control in various road conditions.
      • 13.2-inch Touchscreen Display - Intuitive control over navigation, entertainment, and vehicle settings.
      • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - Seamless smartphone integration for on-the-go connectivity.
      • Heated Front Seats - Added comfort during colder months.
      • Adaptive Cruise Control - Maintains a safe following distance and reduces driver fatigue.
      • Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) - Enhanced awareness of surrounding traffic.
      • Power Liftgate - Convenient access to the cargo area.
      • Remote Start System - Warm up the vehicle before you even step inside.
      • LED Headlights - Improved visibility for safer nighttime driving.
      • Roof Rails - Versatile cargo-carrying capabilities.
      • Carbonized Gray Metallic Paint - A stylish and sophisticated exterior finish.
      • 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - Smooth and efficient gear changes.
      • Rear Parking Sensors - Added safety when maneuvering in tight spaces.

      Visit Us

      Pilson Ford of Clinton is conveniently located at Get Directions to Pilson Ford of Clinton, making it an easy drive from Brazil and surrounding communities. Give us a Call us at (888) 262-5194 to schedule a test drive or to learn more about this fantastic 2026 Ford Explorer Active. You can also apply for credit or get a trade-in value online. We look forward to helping you find your next vehicle!

      Build Codes: 68A| 2HVAC| HEATW| S| FASCIA| RMSTRT| 200A| 44T| 99H| STDGV| STDRD| SH| 76U| M7| 64Y| 91M| K8D

      All vehicle pricing includes all offers and incentives. Prices do not include additional fees and a government fee, taxes, finance charges, dealer documentation fees, emissions testing fees, or other fees. All prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice. Contact dealer for the most current information.
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      A closer look at what’s included

      Included Options
      • Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 -inc: auto start-stop technology
      • GVWR: 5,940 lbs
      • 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 Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
      • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert
      • Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
      • Body-Colored Door Handles
      • Chrome Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
      • Black Power 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
      • Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
      • Perimeter/Approach Lights
      • LED Brakelights
      • Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
      • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls, External Memory Control and Internal Memory
      • Streaming Audio
      • Integrated Roof Antenna
      • 6 Speakers
      • Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
      • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
      • Real-Time Traffic Display
      • Passenger Seat
      • Front Center Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest Outboard Only
      • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
      • Ford Connect 5G Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
      • Leatherette Steering Wheel
      • Front Cupholder
      • Rear Cupholder
      • Compass
      • Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
      • 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
      • Full Cloth Headliner
      • 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
      • 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
      • Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
      • 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
      • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
      • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
      • 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
      • 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
      • Reverse Sensing System Rear Parking Sensors
      • 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
      • HEADLAMPS - AUTO LED
      • 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
      • INDIV TIRE PRESS MONIT SYS
      • LATCH CHILD SAFETY SYSTEM
      • PERIMETER ALARM
      • PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM
      • SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYS

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      KBB.com Consumer Reviews

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      • 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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