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2026 Ford Explorer in Windsor, ON

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Get  ready to take the road less traveled with the 2026 Ford Explorer. It’s the perfect adventure vehicle thanks to its powerful engine options and ability to tow up to 5,000 pounds. It offers a versatile style inside and out. Its striking exterior helps it stand out from the crowd, while the interior has seating for up to seven passengers. Whether you’re exploring off-beaten paths or heading on a weekend camping trip, the 2026 Explorer offers the performance, efficiency, and confidence to take you there. Continue reading with the knowledgeable team at Performance Ford to learn more about the 2026 Ford Explorer.

 

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Exterior

Adventure-Ready

The 2026 Ford Explorer features an adventurously designed exterior. The front is fitted with eye-catching trim-specific grilles and sleek all-LED headlamps that light up the road. The rear features LED taillamps and a light bar that stretches from the SUV’s corners toward the liftgate. You can choose between several different wheel options, including 21-inch Magnetite-Painted Aluminum wheels.

Exterior Paint Colours

Customize the exterior of the 2026 Ford Explorer to your liking with your choice of exterior paint colour. The options include: (Extra Charge Colour*)

  • Space White Metallic
  • Star White Metallic Tri-coat*
  • Vapor Blue Metallic*
  • Carbonized Grey Metallic
  • Agate Black Metallic

Interior

Spacious Cabin

The 2026 Ford Explorer lets you bring everyone and everything along. It offers seating for up to seven passengers. You can customize the space with durable cloth or available multicontour, massaging leather-trimmed seats. The available PowerFold third-row seats offer easy access to the spacious interior and its 2,400 litres of cargo space.

Set the Mood

Set the mood of every car ride with available ambient lighting. It lets you personalize the lighting colour inside the 2026 Ford Explorer so you can enhance the atmosphere. Pair it with your favourite music to perfect the space. Go for one of the two available speaker packages from the sound experts Bang & Olufsen® for the ultimate sound experience.

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2026 Ford Explorer driving down road

Performance

Your Choice of Engine

Choose from two different engine options on the 2026 Ford Explorer. The 2.3-litre EcoBoost® I-4 engine outputs 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. It’s standard on the Active, ST-Line, Tremor, and Platinum models. The available 3.0-litre EcoBoost® V6 engine churns out 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. Both engines come with a ten-speed automatic transmission for instant acceleration.

Drive Modes

Tackle changing terrains with selectable drive modes. Each mode allows you to tailor the performance of the Ford Explorer for optimal traction and stability. The modes include:

  • Normal
  • Eco
  • Sport
  • Tow/Haul
  • Slippery
  • Trail
  • Off-Road
Engine Type 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 3.0L EcoBoost® V6
Horsepower 300 400
Torque (lb-ft) 310 415
Fuel Economy (L/100 km, city/hwy) 11.9 / 8.7 13 / 9.3
Maximum Towing Capacity (lb/kg) 5,000 / 2,267 5,000 / 2,267
Transmission 10-Speed Automatic 10-Speed Automatic

Technology

Ford Connectivity Package

Access entertainment and connectivity features wherever you go with the Ford Connectivity Package. It offers unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot, granting 10 devices internet access on the road. Take a call, stream videos, and even enjoy karaoke when parked; the Ford Connectivity Package lets you do it all.

Ford Digital Experience

Thanks to the standard Ford Digital Experience, you can access curated content to enhance your driving experience. This includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which allows you to use your smartphone’s features through the 13.2-inch centre display. Ford Digital Experience also offers access to Google Assistant and Google Maps.

2026 Ford Explorer steering wheel and multimedia screen
Unknown person using multimedia screen inside 2026 Ford Explorer

Safety & Driver Assistance

Ford Co-Pilot 360®

Ford Co-Pilot 360 is a suite of advanced safety and driver-assistance technologies that are designed to keep you confident behind the wheel and your passengers safe on the road. Some of the features include:

  • Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane-Keeping System
  • Adaptive Cruise Control

Ford BlueCruise

Enhance hands-free driving on the highway with available Ford BlueCruise. It includes several helpful features, including Automatic Lane Change. The system works to monitor traffic to maintain vehicle speed and take on lane changes without you needing to touch the turn signal.

2026 Ford Explorer FAQs

Does the 2026 Ford Explorer have AWD and 4WD options?

Yes, Explorer SUVs are available with Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive. Explorer SUVs also include six available drive modes.

What is the seating capacity for the 2026 Ford Explorer?

Explorer SUVs seat six or seven people, depending on the model and options selected. Second-row captain’s chairs are standard on all models except Platinum, while some models are available with a second-row bench seat (standard on Platinum) that adds capacity for one additional passenger.

What’s new on the 2026 Ford Explorer?

Changes for 2026 include the addition of the off-road-focused Tremor model to the lineup, as well as features like the panoramic fixed glass roof available on all models. For models equipped with available BlueCruise hands-free highway driving, the system has been updated to version 1.5, which adds an Automatic Lane Change feature and other upgrades to help you spend more highway driving time hands-free.

2026 Ford Explorer Trim Levels
  • 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    Active

    Starting at* $54,495

    ● 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine
    ● Heated Front-Row Seats
    ● Class III Trailer Tow Package

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  • 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor®

    Tremor®

    Starting at* $61,995

    ● B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with 10 Speakers, Including Subwoofer
    ● Off-Road Tuned Suspension with Increased Ride Height
    ● Underbody Protection – Front and Rear Deflector Plate

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  • 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    ST

    Starting at* $73,195

    ● BlueCruise Hands-Free Highway Driving
    ● Sport-Tuned Suspension
    ● Performance Brakes with Red-Painted Brake Calipers

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  • 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum™

    Platinum™

    Starting at* $65,145

    ● Heated, Ventilated, Massaging, ActiveX-Trimmed with Leather Inserts Front–Row Seats
    ● Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Sunshade
    ● Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0

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Shop  the 2026 Ford Explorer at Performance Ford

Get ready to take on all sorts of adventures behind the wheel of the 2026 Ford Explorer. Visit us at Performance Ford, located in Windsor, Ontario, to take it for a test drive. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our helpful and knowledgeable sales experts are here to help! If the 2026 Ford Explorer isn’t the right vehicle for you, we offer a large selection of new and pre-owned options. Visit our website to get started.

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