The 2026 Ford Explorer lineup includes Active, ST-Line, Tremor, Platinum, and ST models, giving shoppers several different exterior personalities to consider. The Active trim offers a clean and practical SUV look, while the ST-Line adds sportier styling with black exterior accents and 20-inch Ebony-painted machined aluminum wheels. The Tremor brings a more rugged appearance with all-terrain tires, accent-color tow hooks, Tremor badging, off-road auxiliary lights, and added off-road-focused hardware. Platinum gives the Explorer a more refined look with 20-inch Luster Nickel-painted aluminum wheels and satin aluminum accents, while the ST adds a performance-focused appearance with 21-inch Magnetite-painted aluminum wheels, red-painted brake calipers, and quad-tipped exhaust.

The 2026 Ford Explorer offers two EcoBoost engine options. The standard 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine is listed at 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, giving Explorer shoppers useful everyday strength for Miami traffic, highway merging, and family driving. For drivers who want more power, the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 is standard on the Explorer ST and available on the Tremor. Ford lists this engine at 385 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. Both engines pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission, with rear-wheel drive and available Intelligent four-wheel drive depending on configuration.

The 2026 Explorer is designed to support more than one kind of drive, from weekday commutes around Miami to longer weekend trips outside South Florida. Ford lists selectable drive modes that include Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, and either Trail or Off-Road, depending on the model. When properly equipped, every 2026 Explorer model is listed with up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity through the standard Class III Trailer Tow Package. The Explorer Tremor adds a more adventure-focused setup with off-road-tuned suspension, increased ride height, underbody protection, and a Torsen limited-slip rear axle.

Inside, the 2026 Ford Explorer is built around three-row flexibility. Ford lists available seating for up to seven passengers and up to 85.8 cubic feet of cargo space, which can help families handle groceries, school bags, luggage, sports equipment, beach gear, and everyday errands around Miami. Comfort and technology vary by trim. Available features include heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, ventilated and massaging front seats, heated second-row seats, Ambient Lighting, B&O Sound System options, a 13.2-inch center display, Ford Digital Experience, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

The 2026 Ford Explorer includes Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assist technology, with features varying by trim. Ford lists systems such as Lane-Keeping System, BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering, and available 360-Degree Camera technology. Select Explorer models also offer BlueCruise hands-free highway driving assistance. For drivers commuting through Miami, traveling between Hialeah and Kendall, or taking longer drives from Homestead and surrounding areas, these available safety and driver-assist features can help make the Explorer feel more confident and easier to manage.