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2026 Ford Explorer St-Line
Appleton, WI
54911
3.9
Expert
3.6
Consumer
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2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line Cost to Own
$70,140
A 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line has a 5-year cost-to-own of $70,140. After 5 years a 2026 Explorer ST-Line will depreciate $27,320 and have a residual value of $19,630. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $42,820.
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Average Costs
The 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line is in the middle 26-75% for Cost to Own among all Mid-size SUV/Crossovers.
2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line 5-Year Depreciation: $27,320
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$42,820
Fuel:
$11,527
Insurance:
$13,965
Financing:
$5,907
State Fees:
$3,194
Maintenance:
$6,368
Repairs:
$1,859
Total: $42,820
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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:$27,320
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$42,820
5-Year Cost To Own$70,140
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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
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 | 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 |
2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line Standard Features
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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 ST-Line 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 ST-Line |  New 2026 Lexus UX |  New 2026 Hyundai Tucson |  New 2026 Honda Pilot | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $46,950 | $42,285 | $42,525 | $43,690 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 46/Hwy 42/Comb 44 MPG | City 24/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG | City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 22 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). | $70,140 | $59,068 | $61,145 | $64,734 | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 300 @ 5500 RPM | 196 @ 6000 RPM | 187 @ 6100 RPM | 285 @ 6100 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |
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