2026 Ford Explorer®
For the ones who see every
detour
as a scenic route.
Starting MSRP: $38,465*
2026 Ford Explorer®
For the ones who see every detour as a scenic route.
Starting MSRP: $38,465*

Exterior
Natural Elegance
Every Explorer® SUV stands out everywhere from suburban parking lots to the remotest byways. Impress with the sporty looks of ST-Line and ST. Or blaze your own trail in a new Tremor® model with contrasting orange accents.

LED Headlamps
The sleek all-LED headlamps help illuminate the road ahead.
LED Taillamps
The LED taillamps and light bar appliqué extend from the vehicle’s corners and stretch toward the liftgate.
Expressive Grilles
Explorer® leads the way with model-specific grilles to express your style.
Power Liftgate
For added convenience, you can open or close the available power liftgate with your key fob.
Panoramic Fixed-Glass Roof with Power Sunshade
Let in more sunlight or starlight through this vast glass canopy, available on all Explorer® models except Active 100A.
Panoramic Fixed-Glass Roof with Power Sunshade
Let in more sunlight or starlight through this vast glass canopy, available on all Explorer® models except Active 100A.

18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum
Standard on Active 100A and Active.
20" Carbonized Gray-Painted Aluminum
Available on Active.
20" Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum
Standard on ST-Line.
21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum
Standard on ST. Available on ST-Line.
20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum
Standard on Platinum™. Available on Active.
21" Bright Machined with Tarnish Dark Pockets
Available on Platinum™.
18" High Gloss Ebony Black-Painted Aluminum with Tremor® Orange Accents
Standard on Tremor®.
interior
Enjoy the Journey
Go together, wherever Explorer® takes you. Available seating for up to seven passengers and an available 85.8 cu ft of cargo space mean you can bring along just about everyone and everything you need.*

Cargo Capacity
Your gear, your stuff, your essentials and must-haves. Whatever you call it, Explorer® lets you bring along over 85 cu ft of it.* Select models even offer available PowerFold® third-row seats for convenient access to all that space.
Available Ambient Lighting
Set the mood and personalize the lighting color inside your Explorer®.
Available Seating for Up to
Seven
Explorer® offers plenty of space for the school run, family trips, and more. Customize your comfort with the ease and durability of cloth, or upgrade to the luxury of available multicontour, massaging leather-trimmed seats.
Available Seating for Up to Seven
Explorer® offers plenty of space for the school run, family trips, and more. Customize your comfort with the ease and durability of cloth, or upgrade to the luxury of available multicontour, massaging leather-trimmed seats.

B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®
Explorer® models offer two available B&O® speaker packages: a 10-speaker system or a 980-watt, 14-speaker package. Both include a subwoofer with available Sound Stage, a fabric-wrapped acoustic sound bar that helps amplify your in-vehicle listening experience.
Windshield Sunscreen
Help keep your vehicle’s interior cool with this handy sunshade, available from your Ford dealer.


Technology
Advancing Connection
More Confidence on the Road
Ford Co-Pilot360® driver-assist features are all designed with one thing in mind: helping you feel more in command behind the wheel.*

Lane-Keeping System
Lane-Keeping System can alert you if you’re starting to edge out of your lane. After you’ve drifted a few times, you’ll see a coffee cup icon, letting you know it’s time to take a break.*
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System®) with Cross Traffic Alert
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System®) can help detect and alert you to vehicles in your blind spots, while Cross-Traffic Alert can detect traffic behind you when you’re backing up.*
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering can help you maintain your preferred speed, slow and stop your vehicle in heavy traffic, resume your set speed when things get moving again, and keep your vehicle centered in its lane.*
Ford Connectivity Package
Ford Connectivity Package* helps keep you connected with unlimited Wi-Fi,* popular streaming apps, podcasts, karaoke, and Google Maps™ — plus, video streaming and games while parked. Included for one year.
Ford Connectivity Package
Ford Connectivity Package* helps keep you connected with unlimited Wi-Fi,* popular streaming apps, podcasts, karaoke, and Google Maps™ — plus, video streaming and games while parked. Included for one year.

Unlimited Wi-Fi*
You can connect to a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot powering up to 10 devices,* up to 50 feet from your Explorer®.*
Voice Assistant
Use voice commands to get the latest news, play songs, and navigate with Google Assistant™.
Gaming and Karaoke
Help keep kids of all ages entertained with karaoke on the road or games to play while parked, right on the center display.
Google Maps™
Getting around town is simple using embedded Google Maps™ for real-time traffic, road conditions, dynamic and eco-friendly routes, and points of interest.
Ford Digital Experience
Apps Onboard
Download apps from Google Play™ directly to your center screen—including select gaming and video-conferencing apps.*
Yours to Customize
Personalize the system to suit your needs. Set your driver’s seat, steering wheel and mirrors. Link your keys to your phone. Sign in to Google™ and pull in all your saved Google Maps™ destinations and tailored Google Assistant™ needs.*
Curated Content Where You Need It
Customizable, intuitive software brought to you in crisp graphics on a 13.2” center touchscreen—so you can keep content right where you need it, and your eyes on the road.
Ford BlueCruise
Eyes On. Hands Off.
BlueCruise is a hands-free highway driving assistance feature that helps you accelerate, brake, and steer your vehicle so you can relax while you keep your eyes on the road.*
Ford BlueCruise
Eyes On. Hands Off.
BlueCruise is a hands-free highway driving assistance feature that helps you accelerate, brake, and steer your vehicle so you can relax while you keep your eyes on the road.*

How BlueCruise Works
BlueCruise is an available hands-free driver assistance feature designed to help make driving easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful. With the new Automatic Lane Change feature, you can drive hands-free with fewer interruptions.*
Blue Zones
When you enter a pre-qualified section of a divided highway — a Blue Zone — you’ll see a prompt on the instrument cluster letting you know BlueCruise is available and ready to assist.*
Let BlueCruise Assist
Check your Lane-Keeping System is on and tap the Adaptive Cruise control button on your steering wheel and let BlueCruise assist. While you keep your eyes on the road, the system helps handle steering, keeps you centered in your lane, and adjusts your speed as needed — all without you touching the wheel.*
Automatic Lane Change
BlueCruise can detect when there is slower traffic ahead of you, initiate a lane change, accelerate to pass, then move your Explorer® back into the original lane ahead of the slower vehicle — all without you putting your hands on the wheel.*
Driver-Facing Camera
To help ensure your eyes stay on the road while your hands are off the wheel, a driver-facing camera tracks eye gaze and head position. This driver-monitoring system adds an additional level of confirmation that you’re engaged and ready to resume control at any moment.*
360° Perception
External sensors monitor the environment around your Explorer® to help keep you centered in your lane at a set distance from other vehicles.*
Connected Maps
Smart mapping software uses your geolocation to determine if you are in a hands-free Blue Zone and can drive with your hands off the wheel. These maps are updated over the air to ensure you never miss a chance to use BlueCruise.*


Performance
Get Moving
Towing Comes Standard
Every Explorer® SUV includes features to help make your towing experience outstanding.

5,000 lbs of Towing Capacity
Tow up to 5,000 lbs with any Explorer® model, thanks to the standard Class III Tow Package.*
Side-Wind Stabilization
Standard on all models, side-wind stabilization is designed to help you keep your vehicle on its path in high or gusty winds.*
Trailer Sway Control
Working with AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control®), trailer sway control brakes and adjusts engine power to help you stay in command.*
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System®) with Trailer Coverage
BLIS® on Explorer® includes Trailer Coverage, which can alert you to vehicles in your blind spot when you’re towing a trailer.*
Selectable Drive Modes
Explorer® SUV lets you select drive modes to help you prioritize fuel economy, enjoy a sporty feel, or conquer challenging terrain.
Selectable Drive Modes
Explorer® SUV lets you select drive modes to help you prioritize fuel economy, enjoy a sporty feel, or conquer challenging terrain.

2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine
This engine delivers 300 HP and 310 lb-ft of torque.* Standard on Active 100A, Active, ST-Line, Tremor®, and Platinum™ models.
3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine
Turbocharging and direct injection help this engine churn out 400 HP and 415 lb.-ft of torque.* Standard on ST, available on Tremor® model.


Explorer® Active 100A
STARTING MSRP
$38,465*
Explorer® Active
STARTING MSRP
$40,585*
Explorer® ST-Line
STARTING MSRP
$45,155*
Explorer® Tremor®
STARTING MSRP
$48,465*
Explorer® Platinum™
STARTING MSRP
$50,965*
Explorer® ST
STARTING MSRP
$54,905*
2026 Ford Explorer®
The Debut of the 2026 Ford Explorer® Glen Allen, VA, at Sheehy Ford
The 2026 Ford Explorer® Glen Allen, VA, blends rugged capability with refined design and cutting-edge technology. At Sheehy Ford of Ashland, drivers will find trims including the Active 100A, Active, ST-Line, Tremor®, Platinum™ and the high-performance ST. With choices that range from practical family transportation to performance-focused models, the Ford Explorer® lineup provides flexibility for every driver.
Which Ford dealers have the 2026 Ford Explorer® near Glen Allen, VA, in stock?
We do! Sheehy Ford of Ashland proudly offers the 2026 Ford Explorer® Glen Allen, VA, with Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ standard across the lineup. This suite includes Lane-Keeping Assist and Alert, a Blind Spot Information System® with Cross-Traffic Alerts, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Centering, Evasive Steering Assist and Post-Collision Braking. Available upgrades such as a 360-Degree Camera and front parking sensors provide even greater confidence in crowded city streets or when maneuvering in tight spaces.
The 2026 Ford Explorer® Glen Allen, VA, is built with power and versatility in mind. Entry-level trims are equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost® engine delivering 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard with six selectable drive modes to customize performance. For drivers who demand more muscle, the available 3.0L EcoBoost® engine generates 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. With Intelligent 4WD, Hill Descent Control and six selectable drive modes, this option gives you confidence whether navigating highways, towing or venturing off-road.
Within the interior of the 2026 Ford Explorer® Glen Allen, VA, seating for six or seven comes standard, offering versatility for families and adventurers alike. All configurations are outfitted with tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control, unique cloth seats, second-row captain’s chairs with E-Z entry and a 6-way power driver seat. For those seeking greater refinement, available features include leather-trimmed seating with tri-diamond micro-perforated inserts, heated and ventilated front seats, multi-contour seats with Active Motion, ambient lighting and a heated flat-bottom steering wheel with accent stitching. The available Cargo Area Management System and PowerFold® third-row seats provide added convenience when carrying passengers and gear.
The 2026 Ford Explorer® Glen Allen, VA, offers a cabin filled with advanced technology. All configurations offer the Ford Digital Experience with a 13.2-inch center display, a 12.3-inch digital cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, FordPass® Connect, six USB ports and Bluetooth® connectivity. A push-button start and intelligent access make entry simple, too. Available upgrades such as remote start, BlueCruise and a B&O® sound system with 14 speakers add more convenience and entertainment, turning every drive into a modern, connected experience.
The exterior of the 2026 Ford Explorer® Glen Allen, VA, balances strength and style. This Ford SUV comes standard with 18-inch aluminum wheels, automatic LED headlamps, privacy glass, black mesh grille with chrome bars, body-color bumpers and heated mirrors. Available upgrades like LED signature lighting, quad chrome exhaust tips, rain-sensing wipers, a panoramic glass roof and 21-inch aluminum wheels give the 2026 Ford Explorer® Glen Allen, VA, an upscale, commanding presence. With optional power-folding mirrors that include memory settings and ST projection lamps, even the finer details enhance function and appearance.
Where can I test drive a 2026 Ford Explorer® Glen Allen, VA?
Sheehy Ford of Ashland is excited to show off the 2026 Ford Explorer® Glen Allen, VA. Visit us today to take this Ford SUV out for a test drive.
*MSRP: Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A/X/Z Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A/X/Z Plan.
Performance*When properly equipped. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers.*Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.*When properly equipped. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers.*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. They do not make your vehicle autonomous or replace your responsibility to drive safely. Please only use if you will pay attention to the road and be prepared to take over at any time. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
Interior*Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution.
Technology*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. They do not make your vehicle autonomous or replace your responsibility to drive safely. Please only use if you will pay attention to the road and be prepared to take over at any time. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. For optimal/best performance, Ford recommends keeping map data updated by fully activating the vehicle’s FordPass® Connect modem and enabling Connected Navigation Services. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.*Available Connectivity features and functionality vary by model and compatible devices. Package pricing, features, included plans, and term lengths vary by model. Some features may only be available while vehicle is parked. Owners can log into the FordPass® app to see specific features available to them. Credit card required for Plan activation automatically renews until cancelled. Terms apply.*Data speeds may be slowed down after 50GB of usage within a 30-day period.*Don’t drive distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice controls.*Wi-Fi hotspot includes complimentary wireless data trial that begins upon AT&T® activation and expires at the end of three months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first. To activate, go to www.att.com/ford. Don’t drive distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice controls.*Some Ford Digital Experience features require a Connectivity plan. Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.*Available feature on select vehicles. BlueCruise requires an active plan or trial – see ford.com/bluecruise for details. Terms apply. BlueCruise is a driver-assist feature and does not replace safe driving or driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. Only remove hands in a hands-free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.*An activated vehicle modem and the FordPass® app are required to remotely schedule Software Updates. See Owner’s Manual for more information.
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