2026 Ford Explorer®,
Washington, DC
$38,465
Starting at*
For the ones who see every detour as a scenic route.
Leasing at Active 100A model* for 75201
Leasing at Active 100A model*
for 75201
$394/mo
Towing Capacity*
5,000 lbs
Max. Avail. Horsepower*
400 hp
The Untamed
Explorer® Tremor
®
The Untamed Explorer® Tremor ®
The Untamed
Explorer® Tremor
®
Go where adventure calls. The 2026 Explorer Tremor with the available 3.0L EcoBoost® engine is the most powerful off-road Explorer ever. And with off-road tuned suspension, underbody protection, and a Torsen® limited-slip rear axle for enhanced traction and stability, you can use all that power to get almost anywhere.
PERFORMANCE
Get Moving
Haul What Matters
Haul What Matters
Haul What Matters
With 5,000 lbs of towing capacity, it’s easy to tow the fun behind your Explorer.*
Trail Toolbox
Drive With Confidence
Explorer SUV lets you select drive modes to help you prioritize fuel economy, enjoy a sporty feel, or conquer challenging terrain.
Power for Life
Explorer offers two available EcoBoost® engines to deliver the power you need.
Exterior
Natural Elegance
Every Explorer® SUV stands out everywhere from suburban parking lots to the remotest byways. Impress with the sporty looks of ST-Line and ST. Or blaze your own trail in a new Tremor® model with contrasting orange accents.
Adventurously Designed
LED Headlamps
The sleek all-LED headlamps help illuminate the road ahead.
LED Taillamps
The LED taillamps and light bar appliqué extend from the vehicle’s corners and stretch toward the liftgate.
Expressive Grilles
Explorer® leads the way with model-specific grilles to express your style.
Power Liftgate
For added convenience, you can open or close the available power liftgate with your key fob.
Panoramic Fixed-Glass Roof with Power Sunshade
Panoramic Fixed-Glass
Roof with Power Sunshade
Let in more sunlight or starlight through this vast glass canopy, available on all Explorer models except Active 100A.
Wheels
18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum
Standard on Active 100A and Active.
20" Carbonized Gray-Painted Aluminum
Available on Active.
20" Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum
Standard on ST-Line.
21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum
Standard on ST. Available on ST-Line.
20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum
Standard on Platinum™. Available on Active.
21" Bright Machined with Tarnish Dark Pockets
Available on Platinum.
18" High Gloss Ebony Black-Painted Aluminum with Electric Spice Accents
Standard on Tremor®.
Interior
Enjoy the Journey
Go together, wherever Explorer takes you. Available seating for up to seven passengers and an available 85.8 cu ft of cargo space mean you can bring along just about everyone and everything you need.*
Available Seating for
Up to Seven
Available Seating
for Up to Seven
Explorer® offers plenty of space for the school run, family trips, and more. Customize your comfort with the ease and durability of cloth, or upgrade to the luxury of available multicontour, massaging leather-trimmed seats.
Cargo Capacity
Your gear, your stuff, your essentials and must-haves. Whatever you call it, Explorer lets you bring along over 85 cu ft of it.* Select models even offer available PowerFold® third-row seats for convenient access to all that space.
Available Ambient Lighting
Available Ambient Lighting
Set the mood and personalize the lighting color inside your Explorer.
B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®
B&O® Sound System by
Bang & Olufsen®
Explorer models offer two available B&O speaker packages: a 10-speaker system or a 980-watt, 14-speaker package. Both include a subwoofer with available Sound Stage, a fabric-wrapped acoustic sound bar that helps amplify your in-vehicle listening experience.
Windshield Sunscreen
Help keep your vehicle’s interior cool with this handy sunshade, available from your Ford dealer.
Technology
Tech That Takes You Further
Tech That Takes
You Further
Driver-Assist Technology
Ford Co-Pilot360® technologies are focused on helping you feel more confident behind the wheel.*
Ford Connectivity Package
Enjoy streaming, games, even karaoke while parked.* Take a call from work. Connect devices to Wi-Fi ®. And more.
Ford Digital Experience
Everything you love about your digital life, including the functionality and partners you’re used to, designed and curated by Ford to enhance your drive.
More Confidence on
the Road
More Confidence
on the Road
Ford Co-Pilot360® driver-assist features are all designed with one thing in mind: helping you feel more in command behind the wheel.10
Feature availability varies by vehicle. All Images are a dramatization.
Feature availability varies by vehicle. All Images are a dramatization.
Lane-Keeping System
Lane-Keeping System can alert you if you’re starting to edge out of your lane. After you’ve drifted a few times, you’ll see a coffee cup icon, letting you know it’s time to take a break.*
BLIS® (Blind Spot
Information System) with
Cross Traffic Alert
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) can help detect and alert you to vehicles in your blind spots, while Cross-Traffic Alert can detect traffic behind you when you’re backing up.*
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering can help you maintain your preferred speed, slow and stop your vehicle in heavy traffic, resume your set speed when things get moving again, and keep your vehicle centered in its lane.*
Ford Connectivity
Package
Ford Connectivity Package
Ford Connectivity Package* helps keep you connected with unlimited Wi-Fi®,* popular streaming apps, podcasts, karaoke, and Google Maps — plus, video streaming and games while parked. Included for one year.
Unlimited Wi-Fi ®*
You can connect to a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot powering up to 10 devices,** up to 50 feet from your Explorer.*
Voice Assistant
Use voice commands to get the latest news, play songs, and navigate with Google Assistant.
Gaming and Karaoke
Help keep kids of all ages entertained with karaoke on the road or games to play while parked, right on the center display.
Google Maps
Getting around town is simple using embedded Google Maps for real-time traffic, road conditions, dynamic and eco-friendly routes, and points of interest.
Ford Digital Experience
Ford Digital
Experience
Say Hello to Next-Level, In-Vehicle Personalization.
Log In To Make It Yours.
Say Hello to Next-Level, In-Vehicle Personalization.
Log In To Make It Yours.
Apps Onboard
Download apps from Google Play™ directly to your center screen—including select gaming and video-conferencing apps.*
Yours to Customize
Personalize the system to suit your needs. Set your driver’s seat, steering wheel and mirrors. Link your keys to your phone. Sign in to Google and pull in all your saved Google Maps destinations and tailored Google Assistant needs*
Curated Content Where You Need It
Curated Content Where
You Need It
Customizable, intuitive software brought to you in crisp graphics on a 13.2” center touchscreen—so you can keep content right where you need it, and your eyes on the road.
Ford BlueCruise
Eyes On. Hands Off.
BlueCruise is a hands-free highway driving assistance feature that helps you accelerate, brake, and steer your vehicle so you can relax while you keep your eyes on the road.*
Hands-Free Highway Driving
How BlueCruise Works
How BlueCruise Works
How BlueCruise Works
BlueCruise is an available hands-free driver assistance feature designed to help make driving easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful. With the new Automatic Lane Change feature, you can drive hands-free with fewer interruptions.*
Blue Zones
When you enter a pre-qualified section of a divided highway — a Blue Zone — you’ll see a prompt on the instrument cluster letting you know BlueCruise is available and ready to assist.*
Let BlueCruise Assist
Check your Lane-Keeping System is on and tap the Adaptive Cruise control button on your steering wheel and let BlueCruise assist. While you keep your eyes on the road, the system helps handle steering, keeps you centered in your lane, and adjusts your speed as needed — all without you touching the wheel.
Automatic Lane Change
BlueCruise can detect when there is slower traffic ahead of you, initiate a lane change, accelerate to pass, then move your Explorer back into the original lane ahead of the slower vehicle — all without you putting your hands on the wheel.*
Driver-Facing Camera
To help ensure your eyes stay on the road while your hands are off the wheel, a driver-facing camera tracks eye gaze and head position. This driver-monitoring system adds an additional level of confirmation that you’re engaged and ready to resume control at any moment.*
360° Perception
External sensors monitor the environment around your Explorer to help keep you centered in your lane at a set distance from other vehicles.*
Connected Maps
Smart mapping software uses your geolocation to determine if you are in a hands-free Blue Zone and can drive with your hands off the wheel. These maps are updated over the air to ensure you never miss a chance to use BlueCruise.*
Exterior
Natural Elegance
Every Explorer® SUV stands out everywhere from suburban parking lots to the remotest byways. Impress with the sporty looks of ST-Line and ST. Or blaze your own trail in a new Tremor® model with contrasting orange accents.
Adventurously Designed
Adventurously
Designed
LED Headlamps
The sleek all-LED headlamps help illuminate the road ahead.
LED Taillamps
The LED taillamps and light bar appliqué extend from the vehicle’s corners and stretch toward the liftgate.
Expressive Grilles
Explorer® leads the way with model-specific grilles to express your style.
Power Liftgate
For added convenience, you can open or close the available power liftgate with your key fob.
Panoramic Fixed-Glass Roof with Power Sunshade
Let in more sunlight or starlight through this vast glass canopy, available on all Explorer models except Active 100A.
2026 Explorer® Build & Price
Active 100A
MSRP: $38,465*
Active
MSRP: $40,585*
ST-Line
MSRP: $45,155*
Tremor®
MSRP: $48,465*
Platinum™
MSRP: $50,965*
ST
MSRP: $54,905*
Introducing the 2026 Ford Explorer in Washington, DC
The 2026 Ford Explorer in Washington, DC has finally arrived with a new wave of modern design and capability. With its bold exterior, refined interior, and advanced technology, the latest Explorer delivers comfort and confidence for city drives and weekend escapes. From powerful engine choices to an updated infotainment system, every detail reflects Ford’s dedication to performance and convenience. Drivers in DC can now experience this SUV’s spacious seating, smart features, and dynamic handling.
Where to Buy a 2026 Ford Explorer for Sale in Washington, DC?
You can buy a 2026 Ford Explorer for sale in Washington, DC at Koons Ford of Silver Spring dealership!
The 2026 Ford Explorer in Washington, DC delivers power suitable for various driving needs. The maximum available horsepower reaches 400 hp. Customers have access to two available EcoBoost engines. The standard engine is a 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with Auto Stop-Start Technology. An available 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged EcoBoost V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology provides enhanced capability. Regarding the drivetrain, rear-wheel drive (RWD) is standard on all models with the 2.3L engine, while Intelligent 4WD is an available option. Intelligent 4WD is standard on the specialized Explorer Tremor model. All Explorer models include the Class III Tow Package standard, supporting a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs., regardless of the engine type. The Explorer SUV permits the driver to select drive modes designed to prioritize fuel efficiency, a sporty responsiveness, or the handling of challenging terrain.
The 2026 Ford Explorer in Washington, DC lineup features five distinct models, including the new rugged Explorer Tremor. Other models include the Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and ST. The vehicle displays natural elegance across all environments. Models such as the ST-Line and ST exhibit sporty looks. The new Tremor model is characterized its contrasting orange accents. Inside the comfortable, premium interior, up to seven passengers can ride together. The vehicle has a maximum cargo capacity reaching 85.8 cubic feet on certain models. Interior luxury is highlighted available leather seating surfaces, a beautiful interior color palette, available multicontour massaging seats, and available multicolor Ambient Lighting to create a relaxed atmosphere.
The 2026 Ford Explorer in Washington, DC incorporates advanced technology focused on improving confidence during the drive. Available Ford BlueCruise is a key technology, assisting the driver with hands-free highway driving. This system manages acceleration, braking, and steering, allowing the driver to relax as long as they keep their eyes on the road. BlueCruise technology has been enhanced with Automatic Lane Change. This system dynamically monitors traffic and assists in maintaining speed and executing lane changes automatically, without requiring use of the turn signal. The Ford Digital Experience allows users to enjoy their digital life inside the vehicle. This experience supports streaming, games, and karaoke when the vehicle is parked. It also enables device connection to Wi-Fi and allows users to take calls.
Where to Test Drive a 2026 Ford Explorer in Washington, DC?
You can test drive a 2026 Ford Explorer in Washington, DC at Koons Ford of Silver Spring! Our team at Koons Ford is ready to guide you through all the things that make this SUV perfect for city commutes and family adventures. Schedule your test drive today to see how the new Explorer delivers comfort, capability, and innovation in every drive. Get in touch with us today!
*Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A/X/Z Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A/X/Z Plan.
*Special Lease offers applied to Estimated Capitalized Cost. Special Lease offers require Ford Credit Financing. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for qualifications and complete details.
*When properly equipped. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers.
*Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.
*Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution.
*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. They do not make your vehicle autonomous or replace your responsibility to drive safely. Please only use if you will pay attention to the road and be prepared to take over at any time. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
*Available Connectivity features and functionality vary by model and compatible devices. Package pricing, features, included plans, and term lengths vary by model. Some features may only be available while vehicle is parked. Owners can log into the FordPass® app to see specific features available to them. Credit card required for Plan activation automatically renews until cancelled. Terms apply.
*Data speeds may be slowed down after 50GB of usage within a 30-day period.
*Don’t drive distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice controls.
*Wi-Fi® hotspot includes complimentary wireless data trial that begins upon AT&T activation and expires at the end of three months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first. To activate, go to www.att.com/ford. Don’t drive distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice controls.
*Some Ford Digital Experience features require a Connectivity plan. Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.
*Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A, Z and X Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A, Z or X Plan.