The 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4WD is a new three-row SUV with delivery mileage and a well-chosen equipment list that adds meaningful comfort and utility. Finished in Agate Black Metallic with Dark Space Gray ActiveX-trimmed seating surfaces, this 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4WD pairs the 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 10-speed automatic and 4WD, while adding the $3,145 Active Comfort Package, 20-inch carbon gray painted 10-spoke wheels, and a Class III Trailer Tow Package.
Highlights include:
- Active Comfort Package with remote start, heated steering wheel, LED fog lamps, LED signature lighting, and 8-way power passenger seat
- 13.2-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and Ford Digital Experience with Google Maps and Play Store
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi hotspot, 5G modem, SiriusXM with 360L, and 6-speaker audio system
- 4WD, 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and selectable drive modes
- Class III Trailer Tow Package with trailer sway control for added towing capability
- 20-inch carbon gray painted 10-spoke wheels, P255/55R20 all-season tires, and 18-inch spare wheel and jack kit
- Front heated seats, power liftgate, third-row 50/50 fold-flat seating, USB-C ports in all rows, and Intelligent Access with push-button start
- EPA-rated 23 MPG combined, 20 city and 27 highway
With factory-fresh condition, three-row practicality, strong technology, and useful upgrades already included, this 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4WD stands out as a well-equipped new SUV. The combination of 4WD, towing hardware, and comfort-focused options positions it competitively within the midsize SUV market.
