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2026 Ford Explorer Platinum
Brookline, MA
02445
3.9
Expert
3.6
Consumer
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 4303 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 146.0 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 | 8.2 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
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 |
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 |
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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
90 ratings
Value
3.5
Performance
4.0
Quality
3.4
Comfort
4.3
Reliability
3.6
Styling
4.5
2026 Ford Explorer Platinum Safety
Safety Features & Technology
5.0
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2025 rating shown. 2026 may differ.
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 MAZDA CX-90 |  New 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander |  New 2025 Honda Pilot | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $52,525 | $40,330 | $42,855 | $41,650 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.6 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 3.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | N/A | City 23/Hwy 28/Comb 25 MPG | City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
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). | N/A | N/A | N/A | $64,742 | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 5.0 | N/A | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 | N/A | 8 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 300 @ 5500 RPM | 280 @ 5000 RPM | 265 @ 6000 RPM | 285 @ 6100 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 6-Cyl, e-SKYACTIV-G, MHEV, Turbo, 3.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | FWD | 2WD |
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