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2026 Ford Explorer Platinum
Columbus, OH
43085
3.9
Expert
3.6
Consumer
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2026 Ford Explorer Platinum Cost to Own
$72,981
A 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum has a 5-year cost-to-own of $72,981. After 5 years a 2026 Explorer Platinum will depreciate $29,196 and have a residual value of $23,564. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $43,785.
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Higher Costs than Most
The 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum is in the bottom 76-100% for Cost to Own among all Mid-size SUV/Crossovers.
2026 Ford Explorer Platinum 5-Year Depreciation: $29,196
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$43,785
Fuel:
$11,534
Insurance:
$13,495
Financing:
$6,545
State Fees:
$3,841
Maintenance:
$6,368
Repairs:
$2,002
Total: $43,785
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5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel, insurance, service & financing, plus the car's loss in value over time (depreciation).
5-Year Depreciation:$29,196
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$43,785
5-Year Cost To Own$72,981
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 4248 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 165.8 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.7 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 7 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.8 inches | ||
Overall Length | 198.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 62.1 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 5000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 85.8 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 38.7 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 119.1 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 89.3 inches |
Exterior
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Panorama Moon Roof | Available | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
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 | 199 @ 3000 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 |
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2026 Ford Explorer
KBB.com Review
3.9
Kbb.com Expert Rating
You'll Like This Car If...
Lively engines. Available hands-free driving. Sporty ST, rugged Tremor.
You May Not Like This Car If...
Cramped third row. So-so interior quality.
2026 Ford Explorer
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
3.6
Consumer Rating
100 ratings
Value
3.5
Performance
4.1
Quality
3.5
Comfort
4.3
Reliability
3.6
Styling
4.6
2026 Ford Explorer Platinum Safety
Safety Features & Technology
5.0
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
5.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 New 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum |  New 2026 Lexus NX |  New 2026 Ford Bronco |  New 2026 Dodge Durango | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $52,760 | $47,620 | $50,085 | $47,590 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.1 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 41/Hwy 37/Comb 39 MPG | City 18/Hwy 22/Comb 20 MPG | City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | $72,981 | $61,591 | N/A | $72,821 | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 300 @ 5500 RPM | 189 @ 6000 RPM | 300 @ 5700 RPM | 295 @ 6400 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | 4WD | AWD |
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