2026 Ford Explorer Active – Adventure-Ready Comfort
The **2026 Ford Explorer Active** strikes the perfect balance between everyday practicality and weekend adventure. As a versatile three-row SUV, it delivers confident performance, modern technology, and smart comfort features — ideal for growing families, daily commutes, or light off-road exploration.
Power and Performance
Powered by the responsive **2.3L EcoBoost® turbocharged inline-4 engine**, the Explorer Active produces **300 horsepower** and **310 lb-ft of torque**. Smoothly paired with a **10-Speed Automatic transmission**, it offers quick acceleration and excellent efficiency — rated at up to **20 city / 29 highway MPG** with rear-wheel drive (RWD).
Intelligent 4WD with Hill Descent Control is available, giving you added confidence in rain, snow, or light trails. With a maximum towing capacity of **5,000 lbs** when properly equipped, the Active easily handles boats, small trailers, or weekend gear. Selectable drive modes let you tailor performance to the road ahead.
Bold and Rugged Exterior
The Explorer Active features a purposeful, athletic stance with 18-inch or available 20-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, body-color bumpers, and distinctive Active badging. Black roof-rack side rails (on higher packages) and available power liftgate add convenience for loading gear. The design emphasizes durability and modern SUV styling without unnecessary flash — ready for real life.
Comfortable and Family-Friendly Interior
Inside, the Active offers spacious seating for up to seven passengers across three rows, with generous legroom and cargo flexibility (up to 85+ cubic feet with seats folded). Key comfort upgrades include **heated front seats**, a 10-way power driver’s seat, a power liftgate, and available second-row captain’s chairs. Soft-touch materials, tri-zone climate control, and thoughtful storage keep everyone comfortable on long trips.
Advanced Technology
Stay connected with the **13.2-inch touchscreen** running the Ford Digital Experience, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and multiple USB ports. An available premium audio system and power-folding third-row seats (on select packages) enhance everyday usability. New for 2026 enhancements include improved active noise cancellation on higher Active packages.
Safety You Can Count On
Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ comes standard, featuring:
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane-Keeping System
- Rearview camera and available 360-degree camera
Additional available driver aids make highway driving and parking easier for busy families.
The **2026 Ford Explorer Active** is the smart choice for those who want capable performance, family-friendly features, and modern tech — all at a more accessible price point than higher trims like the Platinum. Whether you're carpooling, road-tripping, or towing light loads, the Active delivers versatility without compromise.
Ready to experience it? Schedule a test drive today and see why the Explorer Active is a standout in the three-row SUV segment.
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