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2026 Ford Explorer Platinum



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  • $53,192 Final Sale Price

  • MSRP: $58,495
  • Dealer Discount: -$4,303
    • -$1,000
  • Sale Price: $53,192

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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMUK8HH2TGB79301
Stock #: T79301
Model Code: K8H
  • Body Style Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Interior Color Salt Crystal/Onyx
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 20/27 MPG
  • Engine 4 Cyl - 2.3 L
  • Transmission 10-speed automatic
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.

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Vehicle Details
Experience premium capability with this 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD, now available in Franklin, KY. This striking SUV pairs a responsive 4-cylinder, 2.3L gasoline engine with refined Platinum-level features to deliver confident performance and upscale comfort for every journey. Inside, the cabin is thoughtfully appointed with high-end materials and advanced technology. Stay connected and entertained with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, while the Back-Up Camera adds safety and convenience when parking or backing up. Adaptive Cruise Control smooths highway driving with smart distance management, and Remote Start lets you warm up or cool down the interior before you step inside. The Ford Explorer Platinum's 4WD system provides sure-footed traction across variable road conditions, making it ideal for Kentucky drives and weekend getaways beyond Franklin. Exterior styling balances athletic presence with premium cues-sleek lines, distinctive trim, and bold lighting convey a modern, confident look that stands out on the road. Thoughtful convenience features and driver-assist technologies enhance everyday usability, whether commuting, running errands, or tackling longer trips. With spacious seating and versatile cargo capacity, this Ford Explorer Platinum adapts to family needs and active lifestyles without compromising refinement. If you're seeking a well-rounded SUV in Franklin, KY that blends advanced tech, platinum-level comfort, and capable 4WD performance, this 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum 4-cylinder 2.3L is ready for a test drive. Schedule your appointment today.

Equipment
The leather seats are soft and supportive on the vehicle. Never get into a cold vehicle again with the remote start feature on the vehicle. This unit features a hands-free Bluetooth® phone system. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in this unit . The vehicle offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. The Ford Explorer offers Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. The installed navigation system will keep you on the right path. This Ford Explorer has auto-adjust speed for safe following. See what's behind you with the back up camera on it. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this Ford Explorer. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate. This unit emanates grace with its stylish gray exterior. Enjoy the convenience of the power liftgate on this vehicle. When you encounter slick or muddy roads, you can engage the four wheel drive on this vehicle and drive with confidence.

Packages
Lux Leather Package: Quilting and Stitching on Door Panels; Platinum Badges on Front Row Seats; Premium Leather Seating Surfaces Captain's Chairs; Quilting and Stitching on Seats. Equipment Group 600A Standard Package: 10-Speed Automatic Transmission; 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine; GVWR: 5. 940 lbs; B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD Radio. Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade. Wheels: 21" Bright Machined Aluminum W/tarnish Dark Pockets. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**

All Features

  • GVWR: 5,940 lbs
  • Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
  • 3.58 Axle Ratio
  • Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • Regenerative Alternator
  • Class III Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control
  • Trailer Wiring Harness
  • 2 Skid Plates
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • 17.9 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust
  • Auto Locking Hubs
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
  • Wheels: 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum
  • Tires: P255/55R20 AS BSW
  • Tire Mobility Kit
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
  • Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Chrome Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Driver Auto Dimming, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
  • Deep Tinted Glass
  • Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Black Grille w/Metal-Look Accents
  • Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
  • Front Fog Lamps
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • LED Brakelights
  • Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
  • Autolamp Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen w/HD -inc: MP3 capable, 980 watt, 14 speakers including subwoofer, speed-compensated volume, SiriusXM w/360L and 3-month prepaid subscription (service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii), Ford digital experience w/13.2" color LCD touchscreen in IP center-stack, Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play, pinch-to-zoom capability, 911 Assist, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless compatibility, Note: SiriusXM services require a subscription, sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period, Your SiriusXM service will automatically stop at the end of your trial unless you decide to subscribe, If you decide to continue service, the subscription plan chosen will automatically renew and be charged according to your chosen payment method at the then-current rates, Fees and taxes apply, See the SiriusXM customer agreement and privacy policy at http://www.siriusxm.com/ www.siriusxm.com for full terms and how to cancel, which includes online methods or calling 1-866-635-2349, Available in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C, and Puerto Rico (w/coverage limits and capable receiver), Visit http://www.siriusxm.com/FAQS for most current service area information, Availability of some services and features is subject to device capabilities and location restrictions, All fees, content and features are subject to change, SiriusXM, Pandora and all related logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc, and its respective subsidiaries Eligible 2026 model-year vehicle receive complimentary access to 1-year Ford connectivity connected service plan enabling Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play which begins on the new warranty start date. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features.
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System, External Memory Control and Internal Memory
  • Streaming Audio
  • Integrated Roof Antenna
  • 14 Speakers
  • Bluetooth® Wireless Phone Connectivity
  • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
  • Real-Time Traffic Display
  • Driver Seat
  • Passenger Seat
  • Bucket Folding Captain Front Facing Heated Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest Outboard Only
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
  • Ford Connect 5G Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
  • Fixed 50-50 Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Power Fold Into Floor, 2 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
  • Heated Leather Steering Wheel
  • Illuminated Front Cupholder
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Compass
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
  • Garage Door Transmitter
  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
  • Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
  • Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
  • Locking Glove Box
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert, Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents and Leather Upholstered Dashboard
  • Leather Door Trim Insert
  • ActiveX Trimmed Captain's Chairs -inc: Heated and ventilated, multicontour seats w/Active Motion (front only), interlaced leather diamond perforated inserts, 10-way power driver w/memory and 8-way power front passenger
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
  • Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 Interior 120V AC Power Outlet
  • Front And Rear Map Lights
  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Carpet Floor Trim
  • Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
  • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
  • Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Memory Settings -inc: Driver Seat and Door Mirrors
  • FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access, Keyfob Window Activation and Keyfob Remote Start
  • Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Delayed Accessory Power
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Driver Information Center
  • Redundant Digital Speedometer
  • Trip Computer
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Digital/Analog Appearance
  • Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
  • Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer
  • 3 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Air Filtration
  • 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 Interior 120V AC Power Outlet
  • BlueCruise (90-day free trial)
  • AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Emergency Sos Capability
  • Forward and Reverse Sensing System Front And Rear Parking Sensors
  • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot
  • PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
  • Lane-Keeping System Lane Keeping Assist
  • Lane-Keeping System Lane Departure Warning
  • Aerial View Camera System
  • Collision Mitigation-Front
  • Driver Monitoring-Alert
  • Evasion Assist
  • Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Driver Knee Airbag
  • Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • Back-Up Camera w/Washer
  • Front Camera w/Washer
  • Left Side Camera
  • Right Side Camera

LUX LEATHER PACKAGE

  • Quilting & Stitching on Seats
  • Quilting & Stitching on Door Panels
  • Platinum Badges on Front Row Seats

WHEELS: 21" BRIGHT MACHINED ALUM W/TARNISH DK PKTS

  • Tires: P275/45R21 AS BSW

  • Lux Leather Package: Quilting and Stitching on Door Panels; Platinum Badges on Front Row Seats; Premium Leather Seating Surfaces Captain's Chairs; Quilting and Stitching on Seats
  • Equipment Group 600A Standard Package: 10-Speed Automatic Transmission; 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine; GVWR: 5
  • 940 lbs; B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD Radio
  • Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
  • Wheels: 21" Bright Machined Aluminum W/tarnish Dark Pockets
  • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device wireless mirroring
  • Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection
  • Predictive Speed Assist Automatic curve slowdown cruise control
  • Unresponsive driver assist
  • Ford Connect 5G mobile hotspot internet access
  • Rear camera with washer
  • Lane-Keeping System
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Braking collision mitigation
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
  • Brake assist system
  • Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
  • Power liftgate rear cargo door
  • Ventilated driver and front passenger seats
  • Integrated navigation system with voice activation
  • Keyfob remote start
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated driver and front passenger seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Leather front seat upholstery
  • Primary monitor touchscreen
  • Fixed third-row seats
  • First and second-row fixed glass sunroof sunshade
  • Driver seat power reclining
  • lumbar support
  • fore/aft control and height adjustable control
  • Intelligent 4WD automatic full-time 4WD
  • EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 gasoline direct injection
  • DOHC
  • variable valve control
  • intercooled turbo
  • premium unleaded
  • engine with 300HP
  • EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 DOHC
  • Built-in virtual assistant
  • PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist forward collision mitigation with left turn assist
  • Evasive Steering Assist evasion assist system
  • MyKey restricted driving mode/alerts
  • Intelligent Access with hands-free access and push button start
  • Keyfob window control
  • 360 Degree Camera aerial view camera
  • Smart device remote start
  • Push-button
  • Automatic brake hold
  • Bluetooth® wireless audio streaming
  • Gauge cluster display size: 12.30
  • Front mounted camera with washer
  • Right side camera
  • Left side camera
  • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
  • Traffic sign recognition with automatic speed limit assist
  • Following distance alert
  • External exit warning system
  • Trailer light malfunction warning
  • Dual-zone front climate control
  • Rear climate control system with separate controls
  • Voice-activated climate control
  • Full gauge cluster screen
  • Vehicle
    • EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
  • Mileage
    • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 23
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27
  • Weight Information
    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4457
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
    • Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 5000
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
    • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.6
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.6
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Size: P255/55VR20
    • Rear Tire Size: P255/55VR20
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 21 X 9
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 20 X 8
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 21 X 9
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 X 8
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 17.9
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 119.1
    • Length, Overall (in): 198.8
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.9
    • Height, Overall (in): 70.2
    • Track Width, Front (in): 66.9
    • Track Width, Rear (in): 66.9
    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.2
    • Liftover Height (in): 32.8
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 84.1
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 49.8
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in): 20.8
    • Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 64.5
    • Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 47.6
    • Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 32.8
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 46
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 16.3
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 6
    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 146
    • Front Head Room (in): 38.9
    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.1
    • Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
    • Second Head Room (in): 38.2
    • Second Leg Room (in): 38.3
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 61.9
    • Second Hip Room (in): 59.1
    • Third Head Room (in): 38.9
    • Third Leg Room (in): 32.2
    • Third Shoulder Room (in): 54.6
    • Third Hip Room (in): 40.9
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
    • Body Style: Sport Utility
  • Emissions
    • EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5.0
    • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.6

Warranty

  • Basic Warranty: 36 months / 36,000 miles
  • Drivetrain Warranty: 60 months / 60,000 miles
  • Corrosion Warranty: 60 months / Unlimited miles
  • Roadside Assistance Warranty: 60 months / 60,000 miles
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