Cloninger Ford of Morganton

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2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line



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  • MSRP: $50,255
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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMUK7KH5TGC33015
Stock #: 26T812
Model Code: K7K
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Interior Color Onyx
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 20/29 MPG
  • Engine 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
  • Transmission 10-Speed Automatic
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

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

Dealer Comments

This 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line combines versatility, capability, and modern comfort in a three-row SUV designed for families and adventurers alike.

- 2nd Row Captain's Chairs with E-Z Entry
- 3rd Row Seating
- Adaptive Cruise Control with BlueCruise Hardware
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Integration
- Backup Camera with Rear Parking Sensors
- Blind Spot Detection and Lane-Keep Assist
- Heated Front Seats and Heated Steering Wheel
- Navigation System with Premium B&O Sound System
- Power Liftgate and Push Button Start/Stop
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 360L
- Tow Package for Added Capability
- 21 Magnetite-Painted Aluminum Wheels
- Performance Brakes with Red Painted Calipers
- Rain-Sensing Wipers
- Auto-Dimming Interior Rear-View Mirror

The ST-Line Street Pack delivers a more aggressive appearance with its distinctive 21-inch wheels and performance-tuned braking system, setting this Explorer apart from the standard offering. Combined with the Premium Package, this vehicle includes thoughtful amenities like ambient lighting, memory driver's seat functionality, and second-row heated seats that enhance the daily driving experience for all occupants.

Under the hood, the 2.3L EcoBoost engine delivers efficient performance while maintaining real-world capability. With an EPA rating of 20 city and 29 highway miles per gallon, this ten-speed automatic transmission manages power delivery smoothly across all driving conditions. The right-wheel-drive configuration provides balanced handling and confidence on the road.

This Explorer prioritizes intelligent technology. BlueCruise hardware enables advanced driver assistance on compatible highways, while adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist reduce fatigue on longer drives. The navigation system, combined with Apple CarPlay connectivity, keeps you oriented and connected, whether navigating city streets or exploring new routes.

Versatility defines the Explorer's interior. The second row features individual captain's chairs with easy entry to the spacious third row, accommodating up to eight passengers with flexibility. Split-folding rear seats expand cargo capacity when needed, making this vehicle equally suited for family road trips or weekend adventures.

The gray exterior finish presents a modern, timeless appearance that complements the ST-Line's refined stance. This vehicle arrives ready to serve your transportation needs with factory warranty coverage included from day one.

At Cloninger Ford of Hickory come see how we are your JUST BETTER dealership. We offer the following benefits: Better Value Guarantee, 1st Year Maintenance, $500 Additional Trade In Appraisal, 72 Hour Vehicle Exchange Program, VIP Loyalty Program, Routine Express Service, Courtesy Service Shuttle, Express Buying Service. Also, as a added benefit we will buy your vehicle even if you don't buy ours!! Call today (855)987-7457or visit us at www.cloningerfordofhickory.com
*Customer must trade-in a vehicle to receive $1,000 Trade Assist credit that is included in the online price. **Financing must be provided by a third-party lender using this dealership's assistance for Customer to receive $1,000 Financing Assist credit that is included in the online price. Does not include sales tax, DMV Fees, any lender fees for financing, plus dealer related fees for $899 doc and vehicle prep. See dealer for complete details
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Package
$1,299 Price includes the following rebates:$1000 - SSE Down Payment Assistance. Exp. 08/31/2026 $3000 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026

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 Stich 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

      BlueCruise Hardware

        BlueCruise (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan)

          Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)

            Ford Co-Pilot360â„¢ Assist 2.0

              Class III Trailer Tow Package

                Premium Package


                  • Navigation System
                  • Equipment Group 300A Standard Package
                  • Premium Package
                  • ST-Line Street Pack
                  • 10 Speakers
                  • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
                  • Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen
                  • Air Conditioning
                  • Automatic temperature control
                  • Front dual zone A/C
                  • Rear air conditioning
                  • Rear window defroster
                  • 110V/150W AC Power Outlet
                  • Memory Driver's Seat
                  • Power driver seat
                  • Power steering
                  • Power windows
                  • Remote keyless entry
                  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
                  • Four wheel independent suspension
                  • Speed-sensing steering
                  • Traction control
                  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
                  • ABS brakes
                  • Dual front impact airbags
                  • Dual front side impact airbags
                  • Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
                  • Front anti-roll bar
                  • Knee airbag
                  • Low tire pressure warning
                  • Occupant sensing airbag
                  • Overhead airbag
                  • Performance Brakes
                  • Rear anti-roll bar
                  • Red Painted Performance Front and Rear Brake Calipers
                  • Power Liftgate
                  • Brake assist
                  • Electronic Stability Control
                  • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
                  • Auto High-beam Headlights
                  • Delay-off headlights
                  • Front fog lights
                  • Fully automatic headlights
                  • Panic alarm
                  • Security system
                  • BlueCruise Hardware
                  • Speed control
                  • BlueCruise (equipment + 1-Year + 90-Day Plan)
                  • Bumpers: body-color
                  • Heated door mirrors
                  • Manual-Folding Sideview Mirrors
                  • Power door mirrors
                  • Spoiler
                  • Ambient Lighting
                  • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
                  • Auto-Dimming Interior Rear-View Mirror
                  • Compass
                  • Driver door bin
                  • Driver vanity mirror
                  • Front reading lights
                  • Garage door transmitter
                  • Heated steering wheel
                  • Heated Unique Cloth Captain's Chairs
                  • Illuminated entry
                  • Leather steering wheel
                  • Outside temperature display
                  • Overhead console
                  • Passenger vanity mirror
                  • Rear reading lights
                  • Tachometer
                  • Telescoping steering wheel
                  • Tilt steering wheel
                  • Trip computer
                  • 2nd Row Captain's Chairs w/E-Z Entry and Armrest
                  • 2nd Row Heated Seats
                  • 3rd row seats: bench
                  • Front Bucket Seats
                  • Front Center Armrest
                  • Heated front seats
                  • Power passenger seat
                  • Split folding rear seat
                  • Passenger door bin
                  • Alloy wheels
                  • Wheels: 20" Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum
                  • Wheels: 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum
                  • Rain-Sensing Wipers (front Only)
                  • Rear window wiper
                  • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
                  • Variably intermittent wipers
                  • *NAVIGATION SYSTEM*
                  • *POWER LIFTGATE*
                  • *BLIND SPOT DETECTION*
                  • *TOW PACKAGE*
                  • *SIRIUS/XM RADIO*
                  • *HEATED SEATS*
                  • *BACKUP CAMERA*
                  • *PUSH BUTTON START/STOP*
                  • *3RD ROW SEATING*
                  • *2ND ROW BUCKETS*
                  • *Bluetooth®*
                  • *FACTORY WARRANTY*
                  • *APPLE CARPLAY*
                  • *HEATED STEERING WHEEL*
                  • *ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL*
                  • *LANE-KEEP ASSIST*
                  • Vehicle
                    • EPA Classification: Standard SUV 2WD
                  • Mileage
                    • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 24
                    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20
                    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 29
                  • Weight Information
                    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4344
                  • 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): 69.6
                    • Track Width, Front (in): 66.9
                    • Track Width, Rear (in): 66.9
                    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.6
                    • 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: 7.2

                  Warranty

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