Tremor 3.0L 4WD
What the Tremor 3.0L adds over the Active Base
The Tremor 3.0L swaps the 4-cylinder for a V6, adds a larger 20.2-gallon fuel tank, wider all-terrain tires, and off-road hardware including tow hooks, underbody plates, and auxiliary grille lights. It also adds heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, heated steering wheel, panoramic roof, B&O audio, 360-degree camera, power liftgate, BlueCruise hardware, hill descent control, TORSEN rear axle, and AC power outlets.
Pick the Active Base if: You want lower cost and do not need off-road hardware or the added features. · Pick the Tremor 3.0L if: You want the V6, all-terrain capability, and the full comfort and driver-assist feature set.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | Active Base | Tremor 3.0L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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), 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, Ambient Lighting, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Interior), B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 10 Speakers including Subwoofer, BlueCruise Equipped (90-Day Trial), BlueCruise Hardware, Driver's Seat – Memory, Electronic Sound Enhancement, 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, Off Road Auxiliary Grille Lights (Tremor), 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), Remote Start System, Reverse Brake Assist, Road Edge Detection, Second Row Heated Seats, Steering Wheel – Vinyl Wrapped / Leather-Wrapped, TORSEN® Limited-Slip Rear Axle, Third Row PowerFold® (folds flat), Tires – P265/65R18 All-Terrain (A/T) (Tremor), Underbody Protection – Front and Rear Deflector Plate (Tremor), Unique Front Tow Hooks (Tremor)
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 | 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 | 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 kitSafety42 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 Equipped (90-Day Trial)
- 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)
Infotainment15 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
- 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
- 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)
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 980 Watt, 14 Speakers including Subwooferoptional
- 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)
- SecuriCode® Keyless Entry Keypad (61E)optional
- Tremor Convenience Package (66G) – Ambient Lighting, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, upgraded mirrors, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Driver's Seat Memory, Third Row PowerFold®optional
- Powerpoints (12V) – three (3)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Electronic Temperature Control
- Cabin Particulate Air Filter
Seating8 std · 3 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)
- Multicontour Seats with Active Motion® (Front Only)optional
- 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
Exterior19 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
- Off Road Auxiliary Grille Lights (Tremor)
- Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade (43H)
- Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
- Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
- Tires – P265/65R18 All-Terrain (A/T) (Tremor)
- Underbody Protection – Front and Rear Deflector Plate (Tremor)
- Unique Front Tow Hooks (Tremor)
- 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
Powertrain9 std · 1 opt
- 20.2 Gallon Fuel Tank (Tremor 3.0L / ST)
- 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
- TORSEN® Limited-Slip Rear Axle
- Transmission – 10-Speed Automatic
- Engine – 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technologyoptional
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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