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2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line



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  • $49,121 Final Sale Price

  • MSRP: $54,405
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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMUK8KH8TGC12097
Stock #: T12097A
Model Code: K8K
  • Body Style Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Interior Color Onyx
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 20/27 MPG
  • Engine 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
  • Transmission 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Fuel Type Gas

Highlighted Features

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

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Vehicle Details
Turn heads and elevate every drive in this 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line 4WD, a bold SUV built for drivers who want style, capability, and everyday comfort in one impressive package. Powered by a responsive 4 Cylinder, 2.3L Gasoline engine, this Ford Explorer delivers confident performance for commuting, road trips, and weekend adventures alike. The ST-Line trim adds sporty exterior accents, a refined cabin, and the unmistakable presence that makes this SUV stand out on any road. Inside, you'll enjoy modern convenience and premium features designed to keep every mile easier and more enjoyable. Stay connected with Apple CarPlay, back up with confidence using the Back-Up Camera, and relax with Heated Seats on chilly mornings. Adaptive Cruise Control helps make highway driving smoother, while Remote Start adds welcome comfort before you even step inside. With 4WD capability, this Ford Explorer is ready for changing weather, rougher roads, and family life on the go. It offers the versatility, technology, and confident driving dynamics shoppers expect from a top-rated midsize SUV. If you're searching for a stylish and well-equipped 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line in Franklin KY, this one deserves your attention. Visit today and experience why the Ford Explorer continues to be a favorite for drivers who want capability, comfort, and standout design. Schedule your test drive now and see how this standout SUV brings premium confidence, advanced tech, and rugged versatility together perfectly.

Equipment
This model comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. See what's behind you with the back up camera on the vehicle. The leather seats in this unit are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in this model . The installed navigation system will keep you on the right path. The Ford Explorer offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. Bluetooth® technology is built into this model, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. Never get into a cold vehicle again with the remote start feature on it. This vehicle has auto-adjust speed for safe following. Enjoy the heated seats in this 1/2 ton suv you will never buy a vehicle without them. Everyone loves the comfort of having a warm seat on those cold winter days.

Packages
Premium Package: 110V/150W AC Power Outlet; Auto-Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror; Memory Driver's Seat; Manual-Folding Sideview Mirrors; Rain-Sensing Wipers (front Only); Ambient Lighting; 2nd Row Heated Seats. Equipment Group 300A Standard Package: 10-Speed Automatic Transmission; Heated Unique Cloth Captain's Chairs; 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine; GVWR: 5. 940 lbs; B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen. ST-Line Street Pack: 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum Wheels; Performance Brakes; Red Painted Performance Front and Rear Brake Calipers. Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade. Rapid Red Metallic TC. SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad. **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

  • 'Explorer' Hood Badging
  • Class Iii Trailer Tow Pkg
  • Easy Fuel Capless Filler
  • Grille - Black Mesh Insert
  • Headlamps - Auto Led
  • Power Liftgate
  • Privacy Glass - Rear Doors
  • Roof-Rack Side Rails-Black
  • Taillamps/Fog Lamps - Led
  • Trailer Sway Control
  • Unique St-Line Badging
  • Variable Interval Wipers
  • 13.2" Lcd Touchscreen
  • 360-Degree Camera
  • 4-Dr Intell Access Lock/ Unlock W/Push-Button Start
  • 5G Modem
  • B&O Sound System, 10 Spkr
  • Ford Digital Experience W/Google Maps & Play Store
  • Remote Start System
  • Selectable Drive Modes
  • Siriusxm W/360L- Na Ak&Hi
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wireless Apple Carplay And Android Auto
  • 12.3" Lcd Digital Cluster
  • 1Touch Up/Down Dr/Pass Win
  • Front Row Heated Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat
  • Power Pass Seat
  • Powerpoints - 12V
  • Red Stitch Accents
  • Rotary Gear Shift Dial
  • Steering Wheel - Premium Leather-Wrapped Heated
  • Univsl Garage Door Opener
  • Usb-C - All Rows
  • Advancetrac With Rsc
  • Airbag - Driver Knee
  • Airbags - Dual Stage Front
  • Airbags - Front Seat Mounted Side Impact
  • Airbags - Safety Canopy
  • Indiv Tire Press Monit Sys
  • Latch Child Safety System
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Personal Safety System
  • Sos Post-Crash Alert Sys

ST-Line (300A)

    ST-Line Street Pack

      Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)

        Premium Package

          Class III Trailer Tow Package

            Discount - Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade

              Ford Co-Pilot360â„¢ Assist 2.0


                • Premium Package: 110V/150W AC Power Outlet; Auto-Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror; Memory Driver's Seat; Manual-Folding Sideview Mirrors; Rain-Sensing Wipers (front Only); Ambient Lighting; 2nd Row Heated Seats
                • Equipment Group 300A Standard Package: 10-Speed Automatic Transmission; Heated Unique Cloth Captain's Chairs; 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine; GVWR: 5
                • 940 lbs; B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen
                • ST-Line Street Pack: 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum Wheels; Performance Brakes; Red Painted Performance Front and Rear Brake Calipers
                • Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
                • Rapid Red Metallic TC
                • SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad
                • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device wireless mirroring
                • Lane Centering hands-on cruise control
                • Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection
                • Predictive Speed Assist Automatic curve slowdown cruise control
                • 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
                • Integrated navigation system with voice activation
                • Keyfob remote start
                • Heated steering wheel
                • Heated driver and front passenger seats
                • Heated rear seats
                • Primary monitor touchscreen
                • Fixed third-row seats
                • First and second-row fixed glass sunroof sunshade
                • Driver seat power reclining
                • lumbar support
                • cushion tilt
                • 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
                • Driver Alert
                • Evasive Steering Assist evasion assist system
                • MyKey restricted driving mode/alerts
                • External keypad door lock control
                • 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): 20 X 8
                  • 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: 7
                  • Passenger Volume (ft³): 152.9
                  • Front Head Room (in): 40.7
                  • Front Leg Room (in): 43
                  • Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.1
                  • Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
                  • Second Head Room (in): 40.5
                  • Second Leg Room (in): 39
                  • 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

                • 3Yr/36,000 Bumper / Bumper
                • 5Yr/60,000 Powertrain
                • 5Yr/60,000 Roadside Assist
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