New 2026 FordExplorer Platinum SUV I-4 cyl

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Gerald Ford North Aurora
    Exterior Color
    Agate Black
    Interior Color
    Mojave Dusk/Onyx
    Fuel Economy
    20/27 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    10-Speed Automatic
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Engine
    I-4 cyl
    VIN
    1FMUK8HH5TGB70768
    Stock Number
    16253
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Ford Explorer

    Highlighted Features

    • EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
    • PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM

    Dealer Notes

    New • 4 Door • 2.3L EcoBoost • 10-Speed Automatic

    The 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum delivers premium comfort, advanced technology, and refined performance in a versatile three-row SUV. Powered by a 2.3L EcoBoost engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, it offers smooth acceleration and confident capability. As a top-tier trim, the Platinum stands out with upscale materials, modern design, and a full suite of driver-assist features designed for everyday convenience and long-distance comfort.

    Key Features & Equipment

    Performance & Capability

    • 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged engine
    • 10-speed automatic transmission
    • Rear-Wheel Drive standard; available Intelligent 4WD
    • Terrain Management System with selectable drive modes
    • Up to 5,000 lbs towing capacity when properly equipped

    Exterior

    • Platinum-specific grille with satin chrome accents
    • LED headlamps, signature lighting, and LED taillamps
    • Premium aluminum wheels
    • Hands-free power liftgate
    • Available panoramic glass roof
    • Acoustic-laminate glass for a quieter cabin

    Interior & Comfort

    • Leather-trimmed seating with premium finishes
    • Heated and ventilated front seats
    • Second-row captain’s chairs or bench seating
    • PowerFold third-row seats
    • Tri-zone automatic climate control
    • Ambient interior lighting

    Technology & Connectivity

    • SYNC 4 infotainment system with large touchscreen
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
    • Premium B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
    • Wireless charging pad and multiple USB ports
    • Available BlueCruise hands-free highway driving

    Safety & Driver Assistance

    • Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist
      • Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert
      • Lane-Keeping System
      • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
      • Evasive Steering Assist
    • Available 360-degree camera system
    • Reverse Brake Assist and parking sensors

    Included Packages & Accessories

    • Front License Plate Bracket
    • Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
    • SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad
    • Wheels: 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum
    • ActiveX Trimmed Captain's Chairs
    • Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD
    • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
    • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
    • Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
    • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
    • Auto High-beam Headlights
    • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
    • Compass
    • 14 Speakers
    • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
    • Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
    • Ventilated front seats
    • Variably intermittent wipers
    • Turn signal indicator mirrors
    • Trip computer
    • Traction control
    • Tilt steering wheel
    • Telescoping steering wheel
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Speed-sensing steering
    • Speed control
    • Security system
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Rear window wiper
    • Rear window defroster
    • Rear reading lights
    • Rear anti-roll bar
    • Rear air conditioning
    • Rain sensing wipers
    • Radio data system
    • Power windows
    • Power steering
    • Power passenger seat
    • Power driver seat
    • Power door mirrors
    • Passenger vanity mirror
    • Passenger door bin
    • Panic alarm
    • Overhead console
    • Overhead airbag
    • Outside temperature display
    • Occupant sensing airbag
    • Memory seat
    • Low tire pressure warning
    • Leather steering wheel
    • Knee airbag
    • Illuminated entry
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Heated rear seats
    • Heated front seats
    • Heated door mirrors
    • Garage door transmitter
    • Fully automatic headlights
    • Front reading lights
    • Front fog lights
    • Front dual zone A/C
    • Front anti-roll bar
    • Four wheel independent suspension
    • Dual front side impact airbags
    • Dual front impact airbags
    • Driver vanity mirror
    • Driver door bin
    • Delay-off headlights
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Brake assist
    • Automatic temperature control
    • Auto-dimming door mirrors
    • Alloy wheels
    • Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
    • ABS brakes
    • 3rd row seats: bench
    • Tachometer
    • Spoiler
    • Power Liftgate
    • Navigation System
    • Front Center Armrest
    • Front Bucket Seats
    • Electronic Stability Control
    • Air Conditioning
    • Lux Leather Package
    • Wheels: : 21" Bright Machined Aluminum w/Tarnish Dark Pockets
    • Premium Leather Seating Surfaces Captain's Chairs
    • Quilting and Stitching on Door Panels
    • Quilting and Stitching on Seats
    • Platinum Badges on Front Row Seats

    Included Packages & Options

    • Lux Leather Package$1,695
      • Platinum Badges on Front Row Seats
      • Premium Leather Seating Surfaces Captain's Chairs
      • Quilting and Stitching on Seats
      • Quilting and Stitching on Door Panels
    • Wheels: : 21" Bright Machined Aluminum w/Tarnish Dark Pockets$745
    Included Options
    • Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade$1,295
    • SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad$455

    Detailed Specifications

    • 3YR/36,000 BUMPER / BUMPER
    • 5YR/60,000 POWERTRAIN
    • 5YR/60,000 ROADSIDE ASSIST
    • CLASS III TRAILER TOW PKG
    • EASY FUEL CAPLESS FILLER
    • FRT/RR SKID PLATE ELEMENTS
    • GRILLE - UNIQUE SATIN
    • HEADLAMPS - ADAPTIVE LED
    • LED SIGNATURE LIGHTING
    • MIRRORS-PWR/HTD/AUTO-FOLD SIG/APRCH LAMP/MEM/AUTODIM
    • PRIVACY GLASS - REAR DOORS
    • ROOF-RACK SIDE RAILS-SATIN
    • SATIN CHROME ACCENTS
    • TAILLAMPS/FOG LAMPS - LED
    • TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
    • WIPERS - RAIN-SENSING
    • 13.2" LCD TOUCHSCREEN
    • 360-DEGREE CAMERA
    • 5G MODEM
    • FORD CO-PILOT360ACTIVE2.0
    • FORD DIGITAL EXPERIENCE W/GOOGLE MAPS & PLAY STORE
    • HILL START ASSIST
    • KEYLESS ENTRY W/PUSH START
    • PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM
    • REMOTE START SYSTEM
    • SELECTABLE DRIVE MODES
    • SIRIUSXM W/360L- NA AK&HI
    • WI-FI HOTSPOT
    • WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO
    • "EXPLORER" FRNT FLOOR MATS
    • 110V/150W AC POWER OUTLET
    • 12.3" LCD DIGITAL CLUSTER
    • 2ND ROW HEATED SEATS
    • AMBIENT LIGHTING
    • AUTO-DIM REARVIEW MIRROR
    • HTD LTH WRAPPED STEER WHL W/LOGO, MOUNTED CONTROLS AND TILT/TELE STR COLUMN
    • HTD/VENTILATED FRT SEATS
    • MULTICONTOUR FRONT SEATS W/ ACTIVE MOTION
    • POWERFOLD 3RD ROW SEAT
    • UNIVSL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
    • USB-C - ALL ROWS
    • ADVANCETRAC WITH RSC
    • AIRBAG - DRIVER KNEE
    • AIRBAGS - DUAL STAGE FRONT
    • AIRBAGS - FRONT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT
    • AIRBAGS - SAFETY CANOPY
    • EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
    • INDIV TIRE PRESS MONIT SYS
    • LATCH CHILD SAFETY SYSTEM
    • PERIMETER ALARM
    • PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM
    • Drive: 4WD
    • Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
    • ExteriorColor: Agate Black Metallic
    • InteriorColor: Mojave Dusk
    • RapidSpec: Platinum™ (600A)
    • SeatType: Leather Seating Surfaces with Micro-Perforated Inserts
    • SpecialPackage: BlueCruise (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan)
    • SpecialPackage: BlueCruise Hardware
    • SpecialPackage: Class III Trailer Tow Package
    • SpecialPackage: Discount - Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
    • SpecialPackage: Discount – 4WD Platinum™ with Lux Leather Package and BlueCruise (One-Time Purchase)
    • SpecialPackage: Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)
    • SpecialPackage: Lux Leather Package
    • SpecialPackage: Premium Package
    • Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
    • WheelMaterial: 21" Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels with Tarnish Dark Pockets
    • WheelSize: 21" Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels with Tarnish Dark Pockets

    Standard Features

    • Platinum Badges on Front Row Seats
    • Premium Leather Seating Surfaces Captain's Chairs
    • Quilting and Stitching on Seats
    • Quilting and Stitching on Door Panels

    KBB.com Consumer Reviews

    Kelley Blue Book - KBB.com
    Overall3.6Out of 5
    • Transmission

      By Bruce Potter on Monday, February 27, 2023

      1.0
      Transmission broke at 17000 took 3 months to get parts for rebuild, defrost strips coming off rear glass, replaced , fix rear camera twice, cracked catalytic converter left side, be nice car if I could keep it out of shop. So warranty has covered everything. Fun to drive, impressed with performance.
    • Another hacked together vehicle at a high cost

      By AGlover on Tuesday, July 05, 2022

      1.0
      Started with paneling popping off at Less than 5k miles, then the window became stuck in the down position, 2 hours at the dealer from them to just get it back up and tell us the post won’t be in for awhile, now the radio isn’t working. Every mechanical malfunction came with Parts that were scorching hot to the touch when trying to troubleshoot. It’s at 11500 miles, owned since March and have regretted it since.
    • 3rd Explorer and still happy

      By NoHo on Wednesday, September 08, 2021

      4.0
      This is my third Explorer and I still love it. I drive about 25,000 a year with a heavy foot and typically drive my cars to the ground. In 4 months I’ve owned it, I already put 12,000 miles and fortunately zero issues, it’s swerving capabilities are still good, I enjoy the assisted driving, the sound from the speakers are clean and clear. It’s actually pretty quiet.
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