The 2026 Ford Explorer ST 4WD pairs Ford Performance styling with a strong factory buildout, including the $3,340 Sun and Sound Package, BlueCruise equipment, and second-row captain's chairs. Finished in Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat over Onyx Miko inserts, this new SUV is powered by a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 with a 10-speed automatic and 4WD, giving the 2026 Ford Explorer ST 4WD the sport-focused character buyers expect from the ST trim. EPA-rated fuel economy comes in at 20 MPG combined.
Highlights include:
- Sun and Sound Package with moonroof, 14-speaker B&O sound system, and multicontour front seats
- 3.0L EcoBoost V6, 10-speed automatic transmission, 4WD, sport-tuned suspension, and red performance brakes
- 13.2-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital cluster, Ford Digital Experience with Google Maps and Play Store, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- BlueCruise equipment with 1-year plus 90-day plan, Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0, and 360-degree camera
- Second-row captain's chairs, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and power-fold third row
- 21-inch aluminum wheels with P275/45R21 all-season tires, plus Class III trailer tow package and trailer sway control
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, quad-tip dual exhaust, black mesh grille, LED lighting, and power liftgate
- Factory warranty includes 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage
With its upgraded audio and moonroof package, advanced driver-assist technology, and ST-specific performance hardware, this 2026 Ford Explorer ST 4WD stands out as a well-equipped three-row performance SUV. Its configuration and factory options place it among the more desirable new Explorer ST examples on the market.
