2026 Ford Explorer ST
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$3,500 SAVINGS$59,430 JUST BETTER PRICE
- MSRP: $62,930
- Instant Savings: $3,500
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- Just Better Price: $59,430
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$3,500 SAVINGS$59,430 JUST BETTER PRICE
- MSRP: $62,930
- Instant Savings: $3,500
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- -$3,500
- Just Better Price: $59,430
- $3,500
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- Cloninger Ford of Hickory
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1241 Highway 70 East
Hickory, NC 28602
- Sales: 828-374-9538
- Service: 828-414-6125
- Parts: 828-569-6580
Vehicle Information
VIN:
1FMWK8GC5TGA85119
Stock #:
26T196
Model Code:
K8G
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Body Style Sport Utility -
Exterior Color Marsh Gray
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Interior Color Onyx
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City/Highway 18/25 MPG -
Engine 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology -
Transmission 10-speed automatic -
Fuel Type Gasoline
Highlighted Features
- 360 Cameras
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Bluetooth®
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Remote Start
- 3rd Row Seating
- 4WD/AWD
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Heated Seats
- Keyless Entry
- Keyless Ignition System
- Power Tailgate/Liftgate
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Emergency Brake Assist
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Forward Collision Warning
- Navigation System
- Tow Hitch/Tow Package
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 2nd Row Captain/Bucket Seat
Dealer Comments
Vehicle Details
2026 Ford Explorer ST — 4WD, V6 3.0L Gasoline — Best Price in Hickory, NC
Looking for performance and presence? This 2026 Ford Explorer ST with a potent V6 3.0L gasoline engine and 4WD delivers confident power and composed handling for every road and season. Finished with premium leather seats and modern tech, this Ford Explorer ST blends sporty capability with everyday comfort.
Key features:
- Adaptive Cruise Control for safer highway driving
- Hands-Free Bluetooth® for seamless calls and audio
- Android Auto integration for intuitive smartphone connectivity
- Remote Start to warm up or cool down the cabin before you go
- Leather seats for upscale comfort and durability
Whether you're commuting through Hickory, NC or heading out for a weekend adventure, the Ford Explorer ST's responsive V6 and four-wheel drive provide capable performance in rain, snow, or gravel. The interior offers refined materials and advanced convenience features to keep drivers and passengers comfortable on longer trips. Safety and convenience tech like Adaptive Cruise Control and Hands-Free Bluetooth® enhance confidence behind the wheel, while Android Auto keeps navigation and entertainment accessible.
Located in Hickory, NC, this 2026 Ford Explorer ST is offered at the best price in the area — a rare combination of performance, comfort, and value. Contact us today to schedule a test drive and experience the driving dynamics and premium features for yourself.
Additional Information
**To qualify for the $1500 Checks for Wrecks guarantee. a valid title must be provided or verified payoff and all parties need to be present at time of purchase.
2026 Ford Explorer ST — 4WD, V6 3.0L Gasoline — Best Price in Hickory, NC
Looking for performance and presence? This 2026 Ford Explorer ST with a potent V6 3.0L gasoline engine and 4WD delivers confident power and composed handling for every road and season. Finished with premium leather seats and modern tech, this Ford Explorer ST blends sporty capability with everyday comfort.
Key features:
- Adaptive Cruise Control for safer highway driving
- Hands-Free Bluetooth® for seamless calls and audio
- Android Auto integration for intuitive smartphone connectivity
- Remote Start to warm up or cool down the cabin before you go
- Leather seats for upscale comfort and durability
Whether you're commuting through Hickory, NC or heading out for a weekend adventure, the Ford Explorer ST's responsive V6 and four-wheel drive provide capable performance in rain, snow, or gravel. The interior offers refined materials and advanced convenience features to keep drivers and passengers comfortable on longer trips. Safety and convenience tech like Adaptive Cruise Control and Hands-Free Bluetooth® enhance confidence behind the wheel, while Android Auto keeps navigation and entertainment accessible.
Located in Hickory, NC, this 2026 Ford Explorer ST is offered at the best price in the area — a rare combination of performance, comfort, and value. Contact us today to schedule a test drive and experience the driving dynamics and premium features for yourself.
Additional Information
**To qualify for the $1500 Checks for Wrecks guarantee. a valid title must be provided or verified payoff and all parties need to be present at time of purchase.
All Features
- 'Explorer' Hood Badging
- 21 Inch Alluminum Wheels
- Class Iii Trailer Tow Pkg
- Frt/Rr Skid Plate Elements
- Grille - Black Mesh Insert
- Headlamps - Auto Led
- Mirrors-Pwr/Htd/Auto-Fold St Proj Logo Lamp
- Power Liftgate
- Privacy Glass - Rear Doors
- Quad Tip Dual Exhaust
- St Badging
- Taillamps/Fog Lamps - Led
- Trailer Sway Control
- Wipers - Rain-Sensing
- 13.2" Lcd Touchscreen
- 360-Degree Camera
- 5G Modem
- Ford Co-Pilot360active2.0
- Ford Digital Experience W/Google Maps & Play Store
- Keyless Entry W/Push Start
- Performance Brakes-Red
- Remote Start System
- Selectable Drive Modes
- Siriusxm W/360L- Na Ak&Hi
- Sport-Tuned Suspension
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wireless Apple Carplay And Android Auto
- "Explorer" Frnt Floor Mats
- 110V/150W Ac Power Outlet
- 12.3" Lcd Digital Cluster
- 2Nd Row Heated Seats
- Ambient Lighting
- Auto-Dim Rearview Mirror
- Dual Illum Vis Vanity Mirr
- Htd Lth Wrapped Steer Whl W/Logo, Mounted Controls And Tilt/Tele Str Column
- Htd/Ventilated Frt Seats
- Powerfold 3Rd Row Seat
- Red Stitch Accents
- 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 (400A)
Sun and Sound Package
Class III Trailer Tow Package
Discount - Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
BlueCruise (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan)
Premium Package
BlueCruise Hardware
Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)
- Sun and Sound Package: Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade; Remote Control Front Windows; Multicontour Seats with Front Active Motion
- Equipment Group 400A Standard Package: 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum Wheels; Heated/ventilated Miko Suede Captain's Chairs; Engine: 3.0L EcoBoost V6; 10-Speed Automatic Transmission; P275/45R21 AS BSW Tires; 6
- 200 lbs GVWR; B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen
- BlueCruise Equipped (1-Year + 90-Day Plan)
- Marsh Gray
- 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
- 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 3L V-6 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- variable valve control
- twin turbo
- premium unleaded
- engine with 400HP
- EcoBoost 3L V-6 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
- Auto High Beam auto high-beam headlights
- EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 18
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 25
- Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4766
- 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 Type - Front: Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
- 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): 12.8
- Front Tire Size: P275/45WR21
- Rear Tire Size: P275/45WR21
- Front Wheel Size (in): 21 X 9
- Rear Wheel Size (in): 21 X 9
- Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 20.2
- Wheelbase (in): 119.1
- Length, Overall (in): 198.8
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.9
- Height, Overall (in): 69.8
- Track Width, Front (in): 66.9
- Track Width, Rear (in): 66.9
- Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.8
- Liftover Height (in): 32.8
- 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
- Passenger Capacity: 6
- Passenger Volume (ft³): 151.8
- Front Head Room (in): 40.7
- Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
- Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.1
- Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
- Second Head Room (in): 40.5
- 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
- Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
- Body Style: Sport Utility
- EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 4.0
- Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.9
Warranty
- 3Yr/36,000 Bumper / Bumper
- 5Yr/60,000 Powertrain
- 5Yr/60,000 Roadside Assist
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All pricing includes financing with dealer and trade. $1000 for trade and $1000 for finance.
All pricing includes financing with dealer and trade. $1000 for trade and $1000 for finance.

