New 2026 FordExplorer Active SUV EcoBoost I-4

    Exterior Color
    Carbonized Gray Metallic
    Interior Color
    Dark Space Gray
    Fuel Economy
    20/27 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    10-Speed Automatic
    Drivetrain
    4WD
    Engine
    2.3L EcoBoost I-4
    VIN
    1FMUK8DH3TGA21247
    Stock Number
    F24709
    Ford Explorer

    Highlighted Features

    • EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
    • FULLY AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS

    Included Packages & Accessories

    • Navigation System
    • 6 Speakers
    • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
    • AM/FM Stereo
    • Air Conditioning
    • Automatic temperature control
    • Front dual zone A/C
    • Rear air conditioning
    • Rear window defroster
    • Second Row HVAC Controls
    • Power driver seat
    • Power steering
    • Power windows
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • Four wheel independent suspension
    • Speed-sensing steering
    • Traction control
    • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
    • ABS brakes
    • Dual front impact airbags
    • Dual front side impact airbags
    • Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
    • Front anti-roll bar
    • Knee airbag
    • Low tire pressure warning
    • Occupant sensing airbag
    • Overhead airbag
    • Rear anti-roll bar
    • SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad
    • Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof w/Power Shade
    • Brake assist
    • Electronic Stability Control
    • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
    • Auto High-beam Headlights
    • Delay-off headlights
    • Fully automatic headlights
    • Panic alarm
    • Security system
    • Speed control
    • Black Lower Bodyside Cladding w/Chrome Accent
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Heated door mirrors
    • Spoiler
    • 3rd Rw All-Wthr Flr Liners w/2nd Rw Cap Chairs
    • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
    • Compass
    • Driver door bin
    • Driver vanity mirror
    • Front & 2nd Rows Floor Liners w/o Carpet Floor Mats
    • Front reading lights
    • Illuminated entry
    • Outside temperature display
    • Overhead console
    • Passenger vanity mirror
    • Rear reading lights
    • SiriusXM w/360L (3-Year Plan)
    • Tachometer
    • Telescoping steering wheel
    • Tilt steering wheel
    • Trip computer
    • 3rd row seats: bench
    • Front Bucket Seats
    • Front Center Armrest
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Unique Cloth Captain's Chairs
    • Passenger door bin
    • Rear window wiper
    • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
    • Variably intermittent wipers
    • Active Comfort Package
    • Equipment Group 200A Standard Package
    • Active Noise Cancellation
    • Vinyl-Wrapped Steering Wheel
    • Front Fascia
    • Remote Start System
    • Power Liftgate
    • Active Badging
    • Manual-Folding Sideview Mirrors
    • 8 USB Ports
    • Heated ActiveX Seating Material Captain's Chairs
    • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Unique Cloth Heated Captain's Chairs
    • Black Roof-Rack Side Rails
    • Wheels: 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum

    Included Packages & Options

    • Active Comfort Package$3,145
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • Front Fascia
      • Remote Start System
      • Heated ActiveX Seating Material Captain's Chairs
    • Equipment Group 200A Standard Package$2,120
      • Unique Cloth Heated Captain's Chairs
      • Active Badging
      • Power Liftgate
      • Black Roof-Rack Side Rails
      • Active Noise Cancellation
      • Vinyl-Wrapped Steering Wheel
      • Manual-Folding Sideview Mirrors
      • 8 USB Ports
    • Wheels: 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum$1,395
    Included Options
    • 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
    • FULLY AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
    • MIRRORS-MAN-FOLD DUAL PWR HEATED WITH APPROACH LAMPS
    • POWER LIFTGATE
    • PRIVACY GLASS - REAR DOORS
    • REAR SPOILER, BODY COLOR
    • ROOF-RACK SIDE RAILS-BLACK
    • TAILLAMPS-LED
    • TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
    • VARIABLE INTERVAL WIPERS
    • 13.2" LCD TOUCHSCREEN
    • 4-DR INTELL ACCESS LOCK/ UNLOCK W/PUSH-BUTTON START
    • 5G MODEM
    • AM/FM STEREO W/6 SPEAKERS
    • FORD CO-PILOT360 ASSIST+
    • FORD DIGITAL EXPERIENCE W/GOOGLE MAPS & PLAY STORE
    • REAR VIEW CAMERA
    • SELECTABLE DRIVE MODES
    • SIRIUSXM W/360L- NA AK&HI
    • WI-FI HOTSPOT
    • WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO
    • 12.3" LCD DIGITAL CLUSTER
    • 1TOUCH UP/DOWN DR/PASS WIN
    • 3RD ROW - 50/50 FOLD FLAT
    • DUAL ILLUM VIS VANITY MIRR
    • FRONT ROW HEATED SEATS
    • POWER DRIVER'S SEAT
    • POWERPOINTS - 12V
    • ROTARY GEAR SHIFT DIAL
    • TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING W/WHEEL MOUNTED CONTROLS
    • 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: Carbonized Gray Metallic
    • InteriorColor: Dark Space Gray
    • RapidSpec: Active (200A)
    • SeatType: ActiveX® Seating Material
    • SpecialPackage: Active Comfort Package
    • SpecialPackage: Class III Trailer Tow Package
    • SpecialPackage: Discount - Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
    • SpecialPackage: Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+
    • SpecialPackage: Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)
    • SpecialPackage: SiriusXM with 360L (3-year plan)
    • Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
    • WheelMaterial: 20" Luster Nickel-painted Aluminum Wheels
    • WheelSize: 20" Luster Nickel-painted Aluminum Wheels

    Standard Features

    • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Front Fascia
    • Remote Start System
    • Heated ActiveX Seating Material Captain's Chairs
    • Unique Cloth Heated Captain's Chairs
    • Active Badging
    • Power Liftgate
    • Black Roof-Rack Side Rails
    • Active Noise Cancellation
    • Vinyl-Wrapped Steering Wheel
    • Manual-Folding Sideview Mirrors
    • 8 USB Ports

    Dealer Notes

    NEW 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4WD Premium Family SUV with Panoramic Roof in Carbonized Gray!

    Command Your Commute: The Versatile Explorer Active is Built for Comfort & Family Life.

    Just arrived! This brand-new 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4D Sport Utility is the ideal solution for drivers in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland who need a spacious 3rd row SUV that doesn't sacrifice style or tech. Finished in deep, sophisticated Carbonized Gray Metallic, this Explorer is the perfect blend of ruggedness and refinement.

    Its powered by the responsive 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine, delivering a strong 300 horsepower and an efficient EPA-estimated 20 City/27 Highway MPG through its 10-Speed Automatic transmission and confident Intelligent 4WD system.

    Loaded with Luxury & Family-Focused Features:
    This Explorer is anything but "entry-level," coming fully equipped with the sought-after Active Comfort Package and premium upgrades:

    Panoramic Skyview: The expansive Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof w/Power Shade ensures every journey feels open and bright, providing a stunning view for all passengers.

    All-Season Comfort: The Active Comfort Package prepares you for cold Midwest weather with a Heated Steering Wheel and Heated ActiveX Seating Material Captain's Chairs (in the first two rows!).

    Quiet & Connected: Enjoy conversations thanks to Active Noise Cancellation, while the built-in Navigation System guides your route. Everyone stays charged with an incredible 8 USB Ports spread across all three rows.


    Family Functionality: Features versatile 3rd row seats: bench, a Power Liftgate, a handy SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad, and Second Row HVAC Controls for perfect climate balance.

    Rugged Style: The Explorer Active sports stylish 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum Wheels, Black Roof-Rack Side Rails, and signature Active Badging for an adventurous look.

    With included 3rd Row All-Weather Floor Liners and seamless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, this Explorer is ready to take on the whole family, the elements, and the long road ahead.

    Why Choose Smith Ford of Lowell? The NO BULL Promise!

    We make buying your next vehicle simple and stress-free. Our commitment is the same price on paper as you see online: No bull. No addons. No excuses!

    Serving all of Northwest Indiana (including Valparaiso, Merrillville, Hobart, Highland, and Demotte) and Chicagoland (including Matteson, Homewood, and South Chicago).

    This highly optioned Active 4WD won't last! Call us today at 219-696-8971 to schedule your walk-around and secure this Carbonized Gray Explorer!

    New 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4WD, 3rd Row SUV, Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof, Heated Seats, Navigation, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Smith Ford.

    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.