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2026 Ford Explorer ST Cost to Own
$79,643
A 2026 Ford Explorer ST has a 5-year cost-to-own of $79,643. After 5 years a 2026 Explorer ST will depreciate $32,354 and have a residual value of $24,346. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $47,289.
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The 2026 Ford Explorer ST is in the bottom 76-100% for Cost to Own among all Mid-size SUV/Crossovers.
2026 Ford Explorer ST 5-Year Depreciation: $32,354
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$47,289
Fuel:
$13,020
Insurance:
$14,425
Financing:
$7,015
State Fees:
$4,104
Maintenance:
$6,866
Repairs:
$1,859
Total: $47,289
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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:$32,354
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$47,289
5-Year Cost To Own$79,643
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 4561 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 165.8 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 20.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.7 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 6 | ||
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 | ||
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 | 18 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 25 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
10 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 400 @ 5500 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 415 @ 3000 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
2026 Ford Explorer ST 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 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 |  New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid |  New 2026 Nissan Murano |  New 2026 Volkswagen Atlas | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $56,700 | $51,120 | $51,145 | $51,095 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.2 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 29/Hwy 30/Comb 29 MPG | City 21/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG | City 19/Hwy 25/Comb 21 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). | $79,643 | $69,052 | $72,665 | $72,861 | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | N/A | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 400 @ 5500 RPM | 329 @ 5800 RPM | 241 @ 5600 RPM | 269 @ 5500 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
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