2026 Ford Explorer
Active Base 4WD
What the Active Base adds over the Active Base
The comparison provided is between a trim and itself, so there are no meaningful differences to describe. The only listed feature difference is Intelligent 4WD becoming standard, but no price gap or additional spec changes are provided to assess whether that addition represents value.
Pick the Active Base if: No distinguishing information is available to make a recommendation. · Pick the Active Base if: You want Intelligent 4WD included as standard equipment.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
Standard here, not on the base trim: Intelligent 4WD
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 kitSafety33 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection
- 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
- 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 · 2 opt
- 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
Convenience3 std · 0 opt
- 4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock) with Push-Button Start
- Manual Liftgate
- Powerpoints (12V) – three (3)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Electronic Temperature Control
- Cabin Particulate Air Filter
Seating2 std · 1 opt
- Second Row Captain's Chairs with E-Z Entry and Armrests
- Unique Cloth Seating
- Seats – Second Row 35/30/35 Bench with E-Z Entry and Armrests (17U)optional
Interior9 std · 0 opt
- Compass
- Instrument Panel Cluster – 12.3" Color LCD Productivity Screen
- Rotary Gear Shift Dial
- Day/Night Rearview Mirror – Manually Adjustable
- 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
Exterior10 std · 1 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
- Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
- 18" Spare Wheel and Jack Kit (76U)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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