2026 Explorer For Sale Near Plymouth, NH
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Find Your 2026 Ford Explorer Near Plymouth What’s New, What Fits Your Life, and Why Nucar
Shopping the new Explorer and wondering what’s truly new for 2026—and whether it fits life around Tenney Mountain Highway, I-93, and weekends at Squam Lake? The 2026 Ford Explorer builds on last year’s refresh and adds a first-ever Explorer Tremor for light off-road adventures while keeping family-friendly tech and space front and center.
At A Glance:
- New for 2026: First-ever Explorer Tremor; Active 100A “Base” returns; Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof option; Marsh Gray color; ST can now be optioned with a second-row bench; Platinum drops the 3.0L V6.¹
- Trims: Active 100A “Base,” Active, ST-Line, Tremor (AWD), ST, Platinum.
- Power: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 (300 hp/310 lb-ft); available 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (400 hp/415 lb-ft) on Tremor; 3.0L standard on ST.
- Towing: Tremor up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped; broader lineup up to 5,300 lbs per current specs.
- Tech: Ford Digital Experience (Google built-in, Apple CarPlay, Alexa Built-In); 5G with Ford Connectivity Package (1-year included; optional 7-year one-time purchase).
- BlueCruise: Hands-free highway driving available via annual plan or one-time purchase on compatible trims.
- Dimensions (typical across lineup): 198.8" L / 78.9" W / 69.9" H; 119.1" wheelbase; cargo 18.2–87.8 cu ft.
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What's New on the 2026 Ford Explorer?
- Tremor joins the lineup. The first-ever Explorer Tremor brings a factory 1-inch ride height increase, off-road-tuned suspension, Torsen limited-slip rear differential, added underbody protection, 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, and auxiliary off-road lights—plus available 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (400 hp/415 lb-ft).¹ ² ³
- Roof change. The Panoramic Vista Roof exits; a Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with power shade is now optional across the lineup.⁹
- BlueCruise availability. BlueCruise (hands-free highway driving) is optional on ST-Line (2.3L) and Tremor 2.3L; BlueCruise Equipped (with one-time purchase) is optional on Tremor 3.0L, ST & Platinum per the order guide.⁸
- Connectivity update. A Ford Connectivity Package (one-time purchase, 7-year term) supports the Ford Digital Experience with 5G connectivity, unlimited Wi-Fi and more.¹⁰
- Small but meaningful usability tweak. A second-row bench is now available on ST for 7-passenger flexibility.⁸
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2026 Ford Explorer Power and Performance
- Engines:
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 (300 hp/310 lb-ft).¹ ²
- 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (up to 400 hp/415 lb-ft) available on Tremor and standard on ST.¹ ²
- Towing: Ford’s current towing guide lists up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped (Class III Trailer Tow Package) for 2025 Explorer I-4 and V6. 2026 has not published a separate tow chart yet; expect similar ratings, and always verify your specific VIN/axle code.¹⁵
- MPG (EPA, 2025 references): 2.3L AWD is EPA-rated at 20/27/23 mpg; V6 AWD ratings in 2024–2025 references are 18/24/20 mpg.¹⁴ ¹⁶
Winter readiness: AWD, available all-terrain tires (Tremor), and robust traction tech help on I-93 commutes after a storm or when launching small boats at Squam Lake.⁷
2026 Ford Explorer Interior and Technology
- Ford Digital Experience (FDE). Android-based infotainment with app support and large displays (13.2-inch center, 12.3-inch cluster on 2025; equipment continues for 2026).⁵ ⁴
- BlueCruise, now more affordable. Ford cut BlueCruise pricing in the U.S. and Canada (availability depends on trim/optioning; see above).⁶ ⁷
- Data plan clarity. The order guide spells out the Ford Connectivity Package terms (one-time purchase covers 7 years and powers FDE features).¹⁰
Big-screen navigation and hands-free driving can ease long hauls down Tenney Mountain Highway to the Lakes Region or back up I-93 after a Pats game—just remember BlueCruise requires mapped, divided highways and attentive supervision.⁷
2026 Ford Explorer Safety
- IIHS: The 2025 Explorer earned strong crashworthiness ratings under updated tests (applies to 2020–2025 builds; 2026 ratings pending).¹²
- NHTSA: 2025 safety ratings are posted; 2026 results are pending.¹³
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