ST 4WD
What the ST adds over the Active Base
The ST adds a 3.0L V6, a larger fuel tank, 21-inch wheels, and 4WD. Inside, you get power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, multicontour seats, a B&O audio system, ambient lighting, acoustic windows, active noise cancellation, a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, sport-tuned suspension, performance brakes, power liftgate, third-row PowerFold, remote start, and BlueCruise capability.
Pick the Active Base if: You want a lighter powertrain, smaller wheels, and a lower price. · Pick the ST if: You want the V6, 4WD, and a fully loaded interior.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | Active Base | ST |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with Auto Start-Stop | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 with Auto Start-Stop |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.9 gal | 20.2 gal |
| Tire size | P255/65R18 | P275/45R21 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 21 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way Power Driver's Seat, 110V/150W AC Power Outlet (replaces the Powerpoint Port on the rear side of the Center Floor Console), 110V/150W AC Power Outlet – Rear Cargo (replaces 12V powerpoint on rear of center console) (via Premium Package / standard on Tremor, ST, Platinum), 20.2 Gallon Fuel Tank (Tremor 3.0L / ST), 360-Degree Camera (with Split View), 8-Way Power Passenger Seat, Acoustic-Laminate Windows – Front-Row Side, Active Noise Cancellation, ActiveX® Trimmed with Leather Interlaced Diamond Perforated Inserts / Miko® Suede with Micro-Perforated Seating Surfaces, Ambient Lighting, B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 10 Speakers including Subwoofer, B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 980 Watt, 14 Speakers including Subwoofer, BlueCruise (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan) (50N), BlueCruise (Equipment + One-Time Purchase) (50S), BlueCruise Equipped (90-Day Trial), Electronic Sound Enhancement, Engine – 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology, Exhaust Tips, Quad – Chrome, First Row Heated Seats, Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0 (advanced ADAS suite with 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, reverse brake assist, predictive speed assist, road edge detection), Front Heated and Ventilated Seats, Front Parking Sensors, Hill Descent Control, Intelligent 4WD, Mirrors, Sideview – LED Turn Signal Indicators, Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold, Multicontour Seats with Active Motion® (Front Only), Performance Brakes with Red Painted Performance Front and Rear Brake Calipers, Power Liftgate, Predictive Speed Assist, Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only), Remote Start System, Reverse Brake Assist, Road Edge Detection, SelectShift® Capability with Paddle Shifters, Sport-Tuned Suspension, Steering Wheel – Vinyl Wrapped / Leather-Wrapped, Third Row PowerFold® (folds flat), Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO), Wireless charging (via Active Comfort Package / premium trims)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | Performance Disc |
| Rear brake type | Performance Disc |
| 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 | 6 |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 with Auto Start-Stop |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.2 gal |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent |
| Rear suspension type | Independent |
Tires
| Tire size | P275/45R21 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 21 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety43 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
- BlueCruise (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan) (50N)
- BlueCruise (Equipment + One-Time Purchase) (50S)
- BlueCruise Equipped (90-Day Trial)
- Curve Control
- Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0 (advanced ADAS suite with 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, reverse brake assist, predictive speed assist, road edge detection)
- 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
- Performance Brakes with Red Painted Performance Front and Rear Brake Calipers
- 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
- Predictive Speed Assist
- Rear View Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines
- Reverse Brake Assist
- Road Edge Detection
- 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)
Infotainment17 std · 3 opt
- Remote Start System
- 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
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 10 Speakers including Subwoofer
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 980 Watt, 14 Speakers including Subwoofer
- Electronic Sound Enhancement
- 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
- SelectShift® Capability with Paddle Shifters
- Steering Wheel with Mounted Features – Audio Controls
- USB Ports, First Row and Second Row (Ford Digital Experience standard); Third Row USB included on 200A+
- Wireless charging (via Active Comfort Package / premium trims)
- Ford Connectivity Package (One-time purchase – 7 years) (91D)optional
- SiriusXM with 360L (3-year plan) (94B)optional
- Sun and Sound Package (51G) – B&O 980W 14-Speaker, Multicontour Seats with Active Motion®, Panoramic Fixed Glass Moonroof with Power Shadeoptional
Convenience6 std · 1 opt
- Power Liftgate
- 4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock) with Push-Button Start
- 110V/150W AC Power Outlet (replaces the Powerpoint Port on the rear side of the Center Floor Console)
- 110V/150W AC Power Outlet – Rear Cargo (replaces 12V powerpoint on rear of center console) (via Premium Package / standard on Tremor, ST, Platinum)
- Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)
- SecuriCode® Keyless Entry Keypad (61E)optional
- Powerpoints (12V) – three (3)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Electronic Temperature Control
- Cabin Particulate Air Filter
Seating8 std · 2 opt
- 10-way Power Driver's Seat
- First Row Heated Seats
- Front Heated and Ventilated Seats
- 8-Way Power Passenger Seat
- ActiveX® Trimmed with Leather Interlaced Diamond Perforated Inserts / Miko® Suede with Micro-Perforated Seating Surfaces
- Multicontour Seats with Active Motion® (Front Only)
- Second Row Captain's Chairs with E-Z Entry and Armrests
- Third Row PowerFold® (folds flat)
- Seats – Second Row 35/30/35 Bench with E-Z Entry and Armrests (17U)optional
- Second Row Captain's Chairs with E-Z Entry and Armrests (17H) (Optional upgrade on ST-Line / Platinum)optional
Interior11 std · 0 opt
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Ambient Lighting
- Compass
- Instrument Panel Cluster – 12.3" Color LCD Productivity Screen
- Rotary Gear Shift Dial
- Steering Wheel – Vinyl Wrapped / Leather-Wrapped
- 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
Exterior15 std · 3 opt
- Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold
- Acoustic-Laminate Windows – Front-Row Side
- Active Grille Shutters
- Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
- Exhaust Tips, Quad – Chrome
- LED Low and High Beam Headlamps with Courtesy Delay / Wiper-Activated
- LED Taillamps
- Mirrors, Sideview – Heated Glass
- Mirrors, Sideview – LED Turn Signal Indicators
- Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
- Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
- 18" Spare Wheel and Jack Kit (76U)optional
- Black Painted Roof (60S)optional
- Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade (43H)optional
- Privacy Glass – Second Row, Third Row and Liftgate
- Rear-Window Defroster and Washer
- Rear Spoiler – Body-Color
Powertrain8 std · 0 opt
- 20.2 Gallon Fuel Tank (Tremor 3.0L / ST)
- Battery Saver
- Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
- Engine – 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology
- Intelligent 4WD
- Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
- Selectable Drive Modes
- Transmission – 10-Speed Automatic
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Independent Front and Rear Suspension
- Sport-Tuned 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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