New Ford Explorer in Mansfield, OH

Choose Your Ideal 2026 Ford Explorer Trim

The 2026 Ford Explorer lineup offers five distinct trims, each designed to match your unique lifestyle and driving preferences.

• The Active 100A trim serves as the entry point to the 2026 Ford Explorer lineup, offering a practical mix of comfort, capability, and everyday convenience. Drivers near Ashland will appreciate its well-rounded nature, making it a smart fit for commuting, school runs, and weekend travel.
• Ashland-area families will appreciate the Active trim's added versatility, with heated front seats, lane-centering technology, and a turbocharged EcoBoost engine that balances performance with efficiency.
• For enhanced off-road capability, Tremor variants are always ready for a challenge. It's the adventure-focused trim with all-terrain tires, a mechanical limited-slip differential, and standard four-wheel drive (4WD). Heated and ventilated Miko suede captain's chairs increase driver and passenger comfort and feature the distinctive Tremor logo.
• The Platinum trim elevates luxury with premium leather seating surfaces, simulated wood accents, and a refined interior atmosphere for longer trips through Lexington, thanks to its attention to detail and upscale appointments.
• Performance-minded drivers will be drawn to the Ford Explorer ST-Line and ST The ST-Line adds sporty styling with red accent stitching and distinctive exterior details, while the ST raises the bar with its twin-turbocharged V6 engine producing an impressive 400 horsepower.

Comfortable Interiors Designed for Exploration

The three-row interior comfortably accommodates up to seven passengers, making the Ford Explorer ideal for family road trips and group adventures. Available second-row captain's chairs increase comfort, provide more space, and make it easier to access the third row. The split-folding rear seats provide flexibility and increase cargo capacity to 85.8 cubic feet when you need the extra space for more luggage and oversized gear.

Heated front seats come standard across most trims, with ventilated seating available on higher-level models. The available panoramic fixed-glass roof with power shade floods the cabin with natural light, creating an open, airy atmosphere that enhances every journey. Multicontour seats with Active Motion provide additional support during longer drives.

Dual-zone automatic climate control keeps everyone comfortable regardless of outside temperatures, while the rear HVAC system with separate controls lets second-row passengers adjust their environment to their preferences.