2026 Ford Explorer
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Explorer Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Ford Explorer (2020-current) a 3.6 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 57% recommend it. These figures are based on 89 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 2026 Ford Explorer
"Transmission"
"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."
"Another hacked together vehicle at a high cost"
"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."
"3rd Explorer and still happy"
"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."
Overall 2026 Ford Explorer Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2026 Ford Explorer is about average for its class. Owners rated the 2026 Ford Explorer quality a 3.4 out of 5.
2026 Ford Explorer Reliability
The 2026 Ford Explorer receives an average consumer rating of 3.6 overall and a 3.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 2026 Explorer Features
According to drivers of the 2026 Explorer, here are some of its best features:
- Cool features if they function
- Captain chairs, spacious trunk space, pretty quiet
- Roomy- comfort- smooth on long trips
- Gas mileage, need for speed, bells and whistles.
- Front seats are very comfortable. Quick engine.
2026 Explorer Safety
2026 Ford Explorer Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Stability Control
- Traction Control
- Blind-Spot Alert
- Collision Warning System
- Driver Attention Assist Monitor
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Front Head Curtain Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Pedestrian Detection System
- Rear Head Curtain Airbag
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 4303 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 152.9 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.7 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 7 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.6 inches | ||
Overall Length | 198.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 62.1 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 87.8 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 38.7 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 119.1 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 89.3 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Fog Lights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 20 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
10 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 300 @ 5500 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 310 @ 3500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
Comfort & Convenience
Entertainment
Interior
Seating
Security
Technology
2026 Ford Explorer Safety
2026 Ford Explorer Safety Technology
Crash Test Rating
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| Price | $41,450 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Horsepower | 300 @ 5500 RPM | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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