2026 Ford Explorer ST
The 2026 Ford Explorer ST is a 385-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with a 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $54,905 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $54,905 |
| MSRP with Destination | $56,700 |
| Destination Charge | $1,795 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged EcoBoost V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 385 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 415 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Direct-acting mechanical bucket lifters |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive with available intelligent four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic (select shift on ST) |
| 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 | 3.31 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 20.2 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 | 21" Magnetite-painted aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 21" Magnetite-painted aluminum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 198.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in |
| Height | 69.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in |
| Front Track | 66.7 in |
| Rear Track | 66.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.8 in |
| Approach Angle | 19.7° |
| Departure Angle | 20.8° |
| Cargo Volume | 85.3 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37 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 |