Vehicle Details
2026 Ford Explorer Active AWD â" exceptional capability meets modern comfort in Watseka, IL. This versatile SUV pairs a fuel-efficient 4-cylinder 2.3L gasoline engine with intelligent all-wheel drive to deliver confident handling on wet roads, light trails, and everyday commutes. The Active trim adds rugged styling and enhanced suspension tuning for a more engaging drive while keeping ride quality smooth for passengers. Equipped for convenience and connectivity, this Ford Explorer includes Remote Start for warming or cooling the cabin before you step outside, Hands-Free Bluetooth for safe and seamless calling and audio streaming, and Apple CarPlay to mirror your favorite apps and navigation on the intuitive infotainment screen. Built-in Navigation provides turn-by-turn directions when you need them, while Adaptive Cruise Control helps maintain a safe following distance on highway stretches, reducing driver fatigue. Spacious seating and smart cargo options make this SUV ideal for families, weekend getaways, or workday logistics. Safety-focused technology and modern driver assists give extra confidence behind the wheel. Located in Watseka, IL, this 2026 Ford Explorer Active AWD is offered at the best price in the area â" a standout value for buyers seeking capability, tech, and comfort in one package. Schedule a test drive today to experience why this Ford Explorer is the smart choice for your next vehicle.
Equipment
The vehicle has auto-adjust speed for safe following. This 2026 Ford Explorer offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. This model comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. Bluetooth technology is built into this vehicle, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. Never get into a cold vehicle again with the remote start feature on this unit. The installed navigation system will keep you on the right path. Protect this 2026 Ford Explorer from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. The vehicle shines with an exquisite blue finish. This 2026 Ford Explorer has a 4 Cyl, 2.3L high output engine. Maintaining a stable interior temperature in the Ford Explorer is easy with the climate control system. Enjoy the convenience of the power liftgate on the vehicle. Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with the all wheel drive system on this 1/2 ton suv.
Packages
Equipment Group 200A Standard Package: 18 Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels; Active Badging; Black Roof-Rack Side Rails; Manual-Folding Sideview Mirrors; 8 USB Ports; 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine; Power Liftgate; Vinyl-Wrapped Steering Wheel; Active Noise Cancellation; AM/FM Stereo; Black Lower Bodyside Cladding with Chrome Accent; 10-Speed Automatic Transmission; Unique Cloth Heated Captain's Chairs; P255/65R18 AS BSW Tires. Ford Connectivity Package (one-Time Purchase - 7 Years). Vapor Blue Metallic. 18 Spare Wheel and Jack Kit. Front and 2nd Rows Floor Liners with Carper Floor Mats. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
New 2026 FordExplorer Active Sport Utility 4 Cyl,
- Exterior Color
- Vapor Blue Metallic
- Interior Color
- Dark Space Gray
- Fuel Economy
- 20/27 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Engine
- 4 Cyl, 2.3L
- VIN
- 1FMUK8DH8TGA04993
- Stock Number
- 26X004
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Speed sensitive wipers
- 3rd row seats
- Split folding rear seat
Included Packages & Accessories
- Equipment Group 200A Standard Package: 18 Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels; Active Badging; Black Roof-Rack Side Rails; Manual-Folding Sideview Mirrors; 8 USB Ports; 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine; Power Liftgate; Vinyl-Wrapped Steering Wheel; Active Noise Cancellation; AM/FM Stereo; Black Lower Bodyside Cladding with Chrome Accent; 10-Speed Automatic Transmission; Unique Cloth Heated Captain's Chairs; P255/65R18 AS BSW Tires
- Ford Connectivity Package (one-Time Purchase - 7 Years)
- Vapor Blue Metallic
- 18 Spare Wheel and Jack Kit
- Front and 2nd Rows Floor Liners with Carper Floor Mats
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device wireless mirroring
- Lane Centering hands-on cruise control
- Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection
- FordPass Connect 5G mobile hotspot internet access
- Rear camera with washer
- Lane-Keeping System
- Rear Cross-Traffic Braking collision mitigation
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Power liftgate rear cargo door
- Integrated navigation system with voice activation
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Fixed third-row seats
- Driver seat power lumbar support
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Intelligent 4WD automatic full-time 4WD
- EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- variable valve control
- intercooled turbo
- premium unleaded
- engine with 300HP
- EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 DOHC
- Built-in virtual assistant
- PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist forward collision mitigation with left turn assist
- Driver Alert
- Evasive Steering Assist evasion assist system
- MyKey restricted driving mode/alerts
- Intelligent Access with hands-free access and push button start
- Smart device remote start
- Push-button
- Automatic brake hold
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Gauge cluster display size: 12.30
- BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
- Traffic sign recognition
- Following distance alert
- External exit warning system
- Trailer light malfunction warning
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Rear climate control system with separate controls
- Voice-activated climate control
- Full gauge cluster screen
- Auto High Beam auto high-beam headlights
- Manual fold into floor third-row seat
- SecuriLock immobilizer
- Selectable Terrain Modes
- Active noise cancellation
- Real-time traffic
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Trailer sway control
- External memory control
- Internet radio capability
- 8 USB ports
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Illuminated entry
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Speed-sensing steering
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Primary LCD size: 13.2"
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Basic warranty: 36 months/36,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/ unlimited distance
- Powertrain warranty: 60 months/60,000miles
- Roadside assistance coverage: 60 months/60,000miles
- 3rd row seats: bench
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: four-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.3L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 20mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 23mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 17.9gal.
- Horsepower: 300hp @ 5,500RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Transmission: 10 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 20 deg
- Departure angle: 22 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 208mm (8.2")
- Ramp breakover angle: 17 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Hitch Class: III
- Spoiler
- Trailer hitch
- Trailer sway control
- 3rd row headroom: 988mm (38.9")
- 3rd row hiproom: 1,039mm (40.9")
- 3rd row legroom: 818mm (32.2")
- 3rd row shoulder room: 1,387mm (54.6")
- Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
- Curb weight: 2,022kg (4,457lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 87.5mm x 94.0mm (3.44" x 3.70")
- Engine displacement: 2.3 L
- Engine torque: 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Exterior body width: 2,004mm (78.9")
- Exterior height: 1,783mm (70.2")
- Exterior length: 5,050mm (198.8")
- Front headroom: 1,034mm (40.7")
- Front hiproom: 1,504mm (59.2")
- Front legroom: 1,092mm (43.0")
- Front shoulder room: 1,577mm (62.1")
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 5
- Interior rear cargo volume: 462 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 4,330L (152.9 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 1,029mm (40.5")
- Rear hiproom: 1,501mm (59.1")
- Rear legroom: 991mm (39.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,572mm (61.9")
- Towing capacity: 2,268kg (5,000lbs)
- Wheelbase: 3,025mm (119.1")
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) warning
- Compass
- Configurable
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane-Keeping System active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: Reverse Sensing System rear
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist mitigation w/left turn assist
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Rear Cross-Traffic Braking mitigation
- Security system
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 1.0
Transmission
By Bruce Potter on Monday, February 27, 2023
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. - 1.0
Another hacked together vehicle at a high cost
By AGlover on Tuesday, July 05, 2022
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. - 4.0
3rd Explorer and still happy
By NoHo on Wednesday, September 08, 2021
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.