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Recent Price Drop!
Reduced by $6,148 since Dec 02, 2025

2026 Ford Explorer ST



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  • MSRP: $63,380
  • Dealer Discount: -$6,148
  • Administrative Fee +$251
  • Gates Price: $57,483

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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMWK8GC2TGA51977
Stock #: GA51977
Model Code: K8G
  • Body Style Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Agate Black Metallic
  • Interior Color Onyx
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 18/25 MPG
  • Engine 6 Cyl
  • Transmission 10-Speed Automatic Transmission / 4WD

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.

Dealer Comments

Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST 4WD 10-Speed Automatic 3.0L EcoBoost V6 4WD, 10 Speakers, 3rd row seats: bench, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Auto High-beam Headlights, Auto-dimming door mirrors, Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Bumpers: body-color, Compass, Delay-off headlights, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Emergency communication system: 911 Assist, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Four wheel independent suspension, Front anti-roll bar, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Front dual zone A/C, Front fog lights, Front reading lights, Fully automatic headlights, Garage door transmitter, Heated door mirrors, Heated front seats, Heated rear seats, Heated steering wheel, Heated/Ventilated Miko Suede Captain's Chairs, Illuminated entry, Knee airbag, Leather steering wheel, Low tire pressure warning, Memory seat, Navigation System, Occupant sensing airbag, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Overhead console, Panic alarm, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power Liftgate, Power passenger seat, Power steering, Power windows, Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen, Rain sensing wipers, Rear air conditioning, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear reading lights, Rear window defroster, Rear window wiper, Remote keyless entry, Security system, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Speed-Sensitive Wipers, Split folding rear seat, Spoiler, Sport steering wheel, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Trip computer, Turn signal indicator mirrors, Variably intermittent wipers, Ventilated front seats, Wheels: 21 Magnetite-Painted Aluminum, 4WD.

All Features

  • 'Explorer' Hood Badging
  • 21 Inch Alluminum Wheels
  • Class Iii Trailer Tow Pkg
  • Frt/Rr Skid Plate Elements
  • Grille - Black Mesh Insert
  • Headlamps - Auto Led
  • Mirrors-Pwr/Htd/Auto-Fold St Proj Logo Lamp
  • Power Liftgate
  • Privacy Glass - Rear Doors
  • Quad Tip Dual Exhaust
  • St Badging
  • 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
  • Keyless Entry W/Push Start
  • Performance Brakes-Red
  • Remote Start System
  • Selectable Drive Modes
  • Siriusxm W/360L- Na Ak&Hi
  • Sport-Tuned Suspension
  • 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
  • Dual Illum Vis Vanity Mirr
  • Htd Lth Wrapped Steer Whl W/Logo, Mounted Controls And Tilt/Tele Str Column
  • Htd/Ventilated Frt Seats
  • Powerfold 3Rd Row Seat
  • Red Stitch Accents
  • 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
  • Indiv Tire Press Monit Sys
  • Latch Child Safety System
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Personal Safety System
  • Sos Post-Crash Alert Sys

Discount - Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade

    Ford Connectivity Package (One-time purchase − 7 years)

      Sun and Sound Package

        BlueCruise (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan)

          Class III Trailer Tow Package

            BlueCruise Hardware

              Premium Package

                ST (400A)


                  • Vehicle
                    • EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
                  • Mileage
                    • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20 (2025)
                    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 18 (2025)
                    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 25 (2025)
                  • Weight Information
                    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4766
                  • Trailering
                    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
                    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
                    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
                    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
                    • Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 5000
                  • Suspension
                    • Suspension Type - Front: Strut
                    • Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
                    • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
                    • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
                  • Brakes
                    • Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
                    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
                    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
                    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
                    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.6
                    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.8
                  • Tires
                    • Front Tire Size: P275/45WR21
                    • Rear Tire Size: P275/45WR21
                  • Wheels
                    • Front Wheel Size (in): 21 X 9
                    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 21 X 9
                    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
                    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
                  • Steering
                    • Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
                  • Fuel Tank
                    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 20.2
                  • Exterior Dimensions
                    • Wheelbase (in): 119.1
                    • Length, Overall (in): 198.8
                    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.9
                    • Height, Overall (in): 69.8
                    • Track Width, Front (in): 66.9
                    • Track Width, Rear (in): 66.9
                    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.8
                    • Liftover Height (in): 32.8
                  • Cargo Area Dimensions
                    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 84.1
                    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 49.8
                    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in): 20.8
                    • Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 64.5
                    • Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 47.6
                    • Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 32.8
                    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 46
                    • Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 16.3
                  • Interior Dimensions
                    • Passenger Capacity: 6
                    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 151.8
                    • Front Head Room (in): 40.7
                    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
                    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.1
                    • Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
                    • Second Head Room (in): 40.5
                    • Second Leg Room (in): 38.3
                    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 61.9
                    • Second Hip Room (in): 59.1
                    • Third Head Room (in): 38.9
                    • Third Leg Room (in): 32.2
                    • Third Shoulder Room (in): 54.6
                    • Third Hip Room (in): 40.9
                  • Summary
                    • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
                    • Body Style: Sport Utility
                  • Emissions
                    • EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 4.0 (Est)
                    • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.9 (2025)

                  Warranty

                  • 3Yr/36,000 Bumper / Bumper
                  • 5Yr/60,000 Powertrain
                  • 5Yr/60,000 Roadside Assist
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                  *These estimates reflect new EPA methods beginning with 2008 models. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition. Mileage estimates may be derived from previous year model.