Tremor 2.3L 4WD
What the Tremor 2.3L adds over the Active Base
The Tremor 2.3L adds wider tires, Intelligent 4WD, Hill Descent Control, performance brakes with red calipers, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, heated steering wheel, 10-way power driver seat, 8-way power passenger seat with memory, panoramic roof, B&O 10-speaker audio, 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, BlueCruise hardware, power liftgate, third-row PowerFold, wireless charging, ambient lighting, and active noise cancellation.
Pick the Active Base if: You want lower cost and do not need 4WD or the added comfort and tech features. · Pick the Tremor 2.3L if: You want 4WD, off-road capability, and a full suite of comfort and driver-assist features.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | Active Base | Tremor 2.3L |
|---|---|---|
| Tire size | P255/65R18 | P265/65R18 |
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), 360-Degree Camera (with Split View), 8-Way Power Passenger Seat, Acoustic-Laminate Windows – Front-Row Side, Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Lighting, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Interior), B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 10 Speakers including Subwoofer, BlueCruise Hardware, Driver's Seat – Memory, 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, Headlamp Blackout Treatment (ST-Line and ST), Heated Steering Wheel, Hill Descent Control, Intelligent 4WD, Mirrors, Sideview – LED Turn Signal Indicators, Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade (43H), Performance Brakes with Red Painted Performance Front and Rear Brake Calipers, Power Liftgate, Predictive Speed Assist, Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only), Reverse Brake Assist, Road Edge Detection, Second Row Heated Seats, 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
| 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 | P265/65R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety41 std · 2 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 Hardware
- 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
- BlueCruise (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan) (50N)optional
- BlueCruise (Equipment + One-Time Purchase) (50S)optional
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)
- SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
Infotainment13 std · 3 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
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 10 Speakers including Subwoofer
- 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+
- 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
Convenience6 std · 2 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)
- Premium Package (68L) – 110V/150W AC Power Outlet, Ambient Lighting, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, upgraded mirrors with LED turn signals and memory, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Driver's Seat Memory, Second Row Heated Seatsoptional
- 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
- Driver's Seat – Memory
- Second Row Heated Seats
- 8-Way Power Passenger Seat
- 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
Interior13 std · 0 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Interior)
- 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 · 2 opt
- Acoustic-Laminate Windows – Front-Row Side
- Active Grille Shutters
- Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
- Headlamp Blackout Treatment (ST-Line and ST)
- LED Low and High Beam Headlamps with Courtesy Delay / Wiper-Activated
- LED Taillamps
- Mirrors, Sideview – Heated Glass
- Mirrors, Sideview – LED Turn Signal Indicators
- Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade (43H)
- Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
- Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
- 18" Spare Wheel and Jack Kit (76U)optional
- Black Painted Roof (60S)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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