Sorting through every 2026 Ford Explorer trim gets easier once you know what actually changes as you move up the lineup. Lester Glenn Ford in Toms River, NJ, built this guide to walk you through each one so you're not guessing at what's standard and what's added. Here's how the six trims stack up against each other.
Start with Active 100A, and you get the most accessible entry point into the Ford Explorer lineup, built around the core 2.3-liter EcoBoost® setup shared across the mainstream trims, along with the 10-speed automatic transmission and Ford Digital Experience infotainment every trim carries forward. That same infotainment setup appears across every new Ford SUV in the lineup.
Move to Active, and you add on to that same foundation with additional standard content while adding heated front seats and a power liftgate, so your daily routine gets a little easier without a bigger price jump.
If sportier looks catch your eye, ST-Line layers on appearance details while keeping the mainstream powertrain underneath, so you get the attitude without a different engine or a steeper learning curve behind the wheel. You also upgrade to a Bang and Olufsen® sound system and get a 360-degree camera for increased visibility.
When your weekends take you off pavement, Tremor answers with off-road-oriented styling and a Torsen® limited-slip rear axel, and you can equip it with the stronger 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine for added confidence on rougher trails, along with available Intelligent 4WD to help you manage changing terrain.
Platinum shifts your focus toward comfort, technology, and premium cabin appointments surrounding you on every drive. You get Ford BlueCruise® hands-free driving included as well, truly giving you a premium experience on the road.
At the top of the lineup, ST puts a 400-horsepower twin-turbo V6 under your right foot, paired with a sportier chassis and appearance details built for drivers who want performance leading the conversation rather than trailing behind comfort.
Whether your priority is value, style, off-road capability, comfort, or outright power, the 2026 Ford Explorer lineup gives you a trim built around it. Our Ford dealership in Toms River, NJ, is ready to walk you through every option so you can find the right fit. Ask about Ford financing once you've settled on the trim that matches how you and your family drive.
Lester Glenn Ford
900 Highway 35
Ocean, NJ 07712