2026 Ford

Explorer RWD

Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo

Ford Explorer: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S10)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 423 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 199 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 119 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 4,458 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 15
Owner complaints: 39 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 3

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Automatic emergency brakingPart of Ford Co-Pilot360.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
SEATS12%
ENGINE10%
VISIBILITY/WIPER7%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 59 total.

Ford Explorer: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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