2026 Ford Explorer Active
The 2026 Ford Explorer Active is a 300-hp 2.3-liter turbocharged with a 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $40,585 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $40,585 |
| MSRP with Destination | $42,380 |
| Destination Charge | $1,795 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L Turbocharged, Direct Injection Ti-VCT EcoBoost I-4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Ti-VCT, direct-acting mechanical bucket lifters |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive with available intelligent four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.71 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.99 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.14 |
| 4th Gear | 1.76 |
| 5th Gear | 1.52 |
| 6th Gear | 1.27 |
| 7th Gear | 1 |
| 8th Gear | 0.85 |
| 9th Gear | 0.68 |
| 10th Gear | 0.63 |
| Reverse | 4.88 |
| Final Drive | 3.58 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 18.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with 34 x 4.8 mm hollow stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent with 21.7 x 3.6 mm hollow stabilizer bar |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" Sparkle Silver-painted aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 18" Sparkle Silver-painted aluminum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 198.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in |
| Height | 69.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in |
| Front Track | 66.9 in |
| Rear Track | 66.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.6 in |
| Approach Angle | 19.7° |
| Departure Angle | 21.5° |
| Cargo Volume | 85.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 62.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 59.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 59.1 in |