2026 Ford Explorer
Active 4WD
What the Active adds over the Active Base
The Active adds 10-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, 360-degree camera with split view, front parking sensors, active noise cancellation, hill descent control, intelligent 4WD, power liftgate, roof-rack side rails, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel over the Active Base. No spec differences exist between the two; the gap is entirely feature-based.
Pick the Active Base if: You want lower cost and do not need any of the added features. · Pick the Active if: You want power seating, cameras, sensors, heated seats, or 4WD.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way Power Driver's Seat, 360-Degree Camera (with Split View), Active Noise Cancellation, First Row Heated Seats, Front Parking Sensors, Hill Descent Control, Intelligent 4WD, Power Liftgate, Roof-Rack Side Rails – Black, Steering Wheel – Vinyl Wrapped / Leather-Wrapped
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Ford Connectivity Package |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 84 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with Auto Start-Stop |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.9 gal |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent |
| Rear suspension type | Independent |
Tires
| Tire size | P255/65R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety36 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection
- 360-Degree Camera (with Split View)
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Airbags – All Rows: Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor
- Airbags – First Row: Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Front
- Airbags – First Row: Front-seat Side
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Lane-Keeping System – Lane-Keeping Alert / Driver Alert
- Lane-Keeping System – Lane-Keeping Assist
- Front Parking Sensors
- Hill Descent Control
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Trailer Sway Control
- AdvanceTrac™ with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
- Airbags – First Row: Driver Knee
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert, Exit Warning and Trailer Coverage
- Curve Control
- Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ (base ADAS suite)
- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electric Brake Boost and ESC
- Hill Start Assist
- Intersection Assist
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) on Second and Third Row Outboard Seating Positions
- Perimeter Alarm
- Personal Safety System™ (driver and front passenger – dual-stage front airbags, belt pretensioners, energy-management retractors, belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, crash severity sensor, restraint control module, Front-Passenger Sensing System)
- Post-Collision Braking
- Rear View Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor
- Side-Wind Stabilization
- Speed Sign Recognition
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)
- SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
Infotainment11 std · 4 opt
- Remote Start Systemoptional
- Ford App – Remotely lock and unlock vehicle
- Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot (via Ford Connectivity Package)
- Ford App – Locate parked vehicle
- 5G Modem
- 911 Assist®
- Audio – AM/FM Stereo, MP3 Capable, Six (6) Speakers, Speed-Compensated Volume, SiriusXM® with 360L
- Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)
- Ford Digital Experience – 13.2" Color LCD Touchscreen in IP Center-Stack with Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Wireless Compatibility
- Ford Power-Up Software Update Capability
- Steering Wheel with Mounted Features – Audio Controls
- USB Ports, First Row and Second Row (Ford Digital Experience standard); Third Row USB included on 200A+
- Ford Connectivity Package (One-time purchase – 7 years) (91D)optional
- SiriusXM with 360L (3-year plan) (94B)optional
- Wireless charging (via Active Comfort Package / premium trims)optional
Convenience3 std · 2 opt
- Power Liftgate
- 4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock) with Push-Button Start
- Active Comfort Package (68A) – Heated Steering Wheel, LED Fog Lamps/Skid Plate Elements/LED Signature Lighting, Remote Start System, 8-Way Power Passenger Seat, ActiveX™ Seating Material, Second Row HVAC Controlsoptional
- SecuriCode® Keyless Entry Keypad (61E)optional
- Powerpoints (12V) – three (3)
Climate2 std · 1 opt
- Tri-Zone Electronic Temperature Control
- Cabin Particulate Air Filter
- Second Row HVAC Controls (via Active Comfort Package)optional
Seating4 std · 5 opt
- 10-way Power Driver's Seat
- First Row Heated Seats
- Driver's Seat – Memoryoptional
- Second Row Heated Seatsoptional
- Second Row Captain's Chairs with E-Z Entry and Armrests
- Unique Cloth Seating
- 8-Way Power Passenger Seatoptional
- Seats – Second Row 35/30/35 Bench with E-Z Entry and Armrests (17U)optional
- Third Row PowerFold® (folds flat)optional
Interior10 std · 3 opt
- Heated Steering Wheeloptional
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Interior)optional
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Compass
- Instrument Panel Cluster – 12.3" Color LCD Productivity Screen
- Rotary Gear Shift Dial
- Steering Wheel – Vinyl Wrapped / Leather-Wrapped
- Ambient Lightingoptional
- Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger)
- Steering Column – Manual Tilt/Telescoping
- Floor Mats – Black Carpet, Front and Second Rows
- Overhead Console with Sunglasses Storage
- Trip Computer
Exterior11 std · 6 opt
- Active Grille Shutters
- Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
- LED Low and High Beam Headlamps with Courtesy Delay / Wiper-Activated
- LED Taillamps
- Mirrors, Sideview – Heated Glass
- Roof-Rack Side Rails – Black
- Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
- 18" Spare Wheel and Jack Kit (76U)optional
- LED Fog Lamps (via Active Comfort Package)optional
- LED Signature Lighting (Front Fascia) (via Active Comfort Package)optional
- Mirrors, Sideview – LED Turn Signal Indicatorsoptional
- Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade (43H)optional
- Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)optional
- Privacy Glass – Second Row, Third Row and Liftgate
- Rear-Window Defroster and Washer
- Rear Spoiler – Body-Color
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- Battery Saver
- Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
- Engine – 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 with Auto Start-Stop
- Intelligent 4WD
- Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
- Selectable Drive Modes
- Transmission – 10-Speed Automatic
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Independent Front and Rear Suspension
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Class III Trailer Tow Package
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Explorer. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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