New 2026 Ford Explorer in Charlotte

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Why Charlotte Households Choose the New Ford Explorer Over Other 3-Row Mid-Size SUVs

Never stop exploring Charlotte with the entire crew seated in a new 2026 Ford Explorer. The Explorer is one of several three-row SUVs showcased at Town and Country Ford, located along East Independence Boulevard. From family bowling at Lucky Strike Matthews and school activities to road trips and visits to Carowinds amusement park, the new Ford Explorer offers the comfort and capability your household needs. Explore the various seating configurations among the new Ford Explorer SUVs for sale in Charlotte near East Mecklenburg High School and the Independence Shopping Center.

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Explore Ford Explorer Trim Levels

Active

  • 2.3L EcoBoost® engine
  • Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ including Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Heated front-row seats
  • Power liftgate
Ford Explorer Active
  • 2.3L EcoBoost® engine
  • 360-Degree Camera
  • Unique durable cloth-trimmed seats with red stitching
  • B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with 10 speakers including subwoofer
Ford Explorer ST-Line
  • Available 3.0L EcoBoost® engine
  • Torsen® limited-slip rear axle
  • Off-road tuned suspension with increased ride height
  • Underbody protection — front and rear deflector plates
Ford Explorer Tremor
  • 2.3L EcoBoost® engine
  • BlueCruise hands-free highway driving equipped (1-year + 90-day plan included)
  • Heated, ventilated, massaging front-row seats with leather inserts
  • Available panoramic fixed glass roof with power sunshade
Ford Explorer Platinum
  • 3.0L EcoBoost® engine
  • BlueCruise hands-free highway driving equipped
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Performance brakes with red-painted brake calipers
Ford Explorer ST

Exterior Design

The 2026 Ford Explorer introduces a new Tremor model, allowing you to take to the Carolina trails with confidence. The Tremor has special underbody protection, an off-road tuned suspension with increased ride height, off-road auxiliary lights, and all-terrain tires. Sleek all-LED headlamps on the Ford Explorer illuminate suburban streets and those of Charlotte Center City. The rear of the Ford Explorer features LED taillamps and a light bar applique. Wheels for the new Ford Explorer range between 18 and 21 inches. The new Ford Explorer offers a power liftgate for hands-free loading at Concord Mills or the Carolina Place mall.

Interior Design

Elevate your sense of comfort within the premium interior of the 2026 Ford Explorer. Leather seating surfaces and multicontour massaging seats are available. Ambient lighting sets a relaxed mood on the ride home from dinner at Haberdish. Natural light can enter the cabin of the Ford Explorer through the panoramic fixed glass roof. Parents will appreciate the heated and ventilated front seats of the Ford Explorer. Seat up to seven passengers in the Ford Explorer as you head to The Speedpark at Concord Mills for family go-karting. Ford Explorer models with second-row captain's chairs create a six-passenger layout. Add PowerFold® third-row seats for convenient access. Fold the seats of the Ford Explorer to work with 86 cubic feet of cargo space. Red stitching is seen on the Explorer ST-Line.

Performance

Between a 5,000-pound towing capacity and 385 max horsepower, the new Ford Explorer packs a punch. Several new Ford Explorer SUVs for sale in Charlotte are powered by the 2.3-liter EcoBoost® turbocharged inline-four engine that churns out 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine is another turbocharged powerplant that ups the ante with 385 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. RWD is standard on the Ford Explorer, but models like the Tremor come with Intelligent 4WD.

Technology

Heading to the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte for live music? Get a family tune-up with the 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen® Sound System inside the new Ford Explorer. Every Explorer features the Ford Digital Experience, and curated content is where you need it on the customizable 13.2-inch center touchscreen. Give voice commands through Google Assistant and access navigation through embedded Google Maps. A built-in Wi-Fi Hotspot powers up to 10 devices aboard the Ford Explorer.

Safety

The 2026 Ford Explorer offers enhanced hands-free highway driving via Ford BlueCruise. Enjoy a more relaxing drive on Andrew Jackson Hwy between Indian Trail and Monroe when you choose a BlueCruise-equipped Explorer. Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ includes Adaptive Cruise Control and additional safety features. BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) provides Trailer Coverage to assist Charlotte families as their Ford Explorer pulls a trailer on a trip.

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All prices exclude required taxes, tags, title, registration and government fees.  An administrative fee of $899 as regulated by N.C.G.S. 20-101.1, is included in the advertised price.

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