New 2026 FordExplorer Active

If your household runs on three rows and a tight schedule, take a look at this new 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4WD at Michigan City Ford in Michigan City, Indiana. Finished in Agate Black Metallic with 18-inch silver painted wheels, it pairs a 2.3L EcoBoost and a 10-speed automatic with heated front seats, a power liftgate, a 13.2-inch touchscreen and an 18-inch spare wheel and jack kit.

Factory options on the window sticker total $560 as the original listed cost of added equipment when new. An 18-inch spare wheel and jack kit at $400 is the one to appreciate on a long trip far from a tire shop, and floor liners for rows one and two at $160 help protect the cabin through salt, sand and slush. The sticker also shows dealer-installed all-weather floor liners separately from that factory figure. Equipment Group 200A sets up the trim, the 18-inch silver painted aluminum wheels wear P255/65R18 all-season tires, and a one-year Ford connectivity trial is listed at no charge.

The cabin is laid out for the way families actually live. The third row folds flat in a 50/50 split when sports gear or a hardware store run takes priority, and USB-C ports reach all rows to keep tablets and phones alive on the way to Grandma's. Up front you get heated seats, a power driver's seat, one-touch up and down windows for the driver and passenger, and dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors. Dark Space Gray cloth trim is comfortable and easy to care for, 12-volt powerpoints handle the accessories, and a rotary gear shift dial keeps the console clear. Outside, the power liftgate and black roof-rack side rails make loading up far less of a chore.

You may be surprised how much technology comes on this Explorer. A 12.3-inch LCD digital cluster and a 13.2-inch LCD touchscreen with the Ford Digital Experience, Google Maps and the Play Store give the dash a modern look. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect without a cable, a 5G modem and Wi-Fi hotspot keep passengers online, and SiriusXM with 360L joins a six-speaker AM/FM stereo for entertainment. Four-door intelligent access with push-button start lets you leave your keys in your pocket, and tilt and telescoping steering with wheel-mounted controls makes it easy for every driver to get comfortable. Selectable drive modes help when lake-effect snow or heavy rain moves in.

Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ and a rear view camera support an attentive driver and do not replace one. The Personal Safety System, the Safety Canopy airbag system, a driver knee airbag, AdvanceTrac with roll stability control, individual tire pressure monitoring, a perimeter alarm and the SOS post-crash alert system add further protection, and the LATCH child safety system is ready for car seats. A Class III trailer tow package and trailer sway control are on the standard list. Auto LED headlamps, heated mirrors with approach lamps, LED taillamps, rear door privacy glass and a body-color rear spoiler finish the outside. EPA estimates are 20 city, 27 highway and 23 combined mpg, and actual results will vary. Families from Chesterton, Valparaiso and New Buffalo, Michigan will find it an easy trip to see it in person.

Getting started with Michigan City Ford is easy. Ask for a remote trade-in appraisal, handle much of the purchase online and e-sign where available and permitted. Trade-ins are welcome even if you start from home. Home delivery is subject to location and availability, and nationwide shipping can be arranged for out-of-state buyers. Our team helps with good credit, bad credit, rebuilding credit, no credit and past bankruptcy, subject to lender approval. Contact us for a test drive or to begin from home. Price includes: $4000 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 01/04/2027 $500 - Mega Bonus Cash. Exp. 11/16/2026