2026 Ford Explorer®  Interior Design

Whether it's carrying your family to school or heading out on an extended road trip, the 2026 Ford Explorer keeps every row in mind. Standard second-row captain's seats with E-Z Entry make third-row access easy, and higher trims go further, including multicontour front seats with Active Motion® massage technology. Cold-weather warming features and adaptable climate control round out a cabin that stays welcoming in any season.

Available interior features include:

• Panoramic fixed glass roof with power shade
• Ten-way power driver's seat
• Eight-way power front passenger's seat
• Multicontour front seats with Active Motion
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Second-row captain's seats with E-Z Entry and armrests or 35/30/35-split second-row bench seat
• Heated second-row seats
• Third-row 50/50 split-fold bench seat
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Ambient lighting
• Leather-covered front console armrest
• Platinum™-branded door-sill scuff plates
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Seat Materials & Colors

Five interior colors span the 2026 Ford Explorer lineup, pairing cloth, ActiveX®, Miko® suede, and leather seat materials with distinct stitching and trim details.

Available seat colors and materials include:

Dark Space Gray

• Unique cloth
• ActiveX

Space Gray

• ActiveX

Onyx

• Unique cloth with red stitching
• Miko suede with micro-perforated surfaces
• Miko suede with micro-perforated surfaces with red stitching and ST logo

Mojave Dusk

• ActiveX with leather interlaced diamond perforated inserts
• Leather with micro-perforated inserts

Salt Crystal Gray

• Leather

2026 Ford Explorer®  Seating & Cargo Capacity

Seven passengers fit comfortably in the 2026 Ford Explorer, with 43 inches of front legroom and 37.5 inches in the second row, leaving space for adults to stretch out on extended trips. Choosing second-row captain's seats sets seating capacity at six with easier walk-through access to the back. There is plenty of room for luggage, camping gear, and weekend finds with up to 85.8 cubic feet of cargo space when the rear two rows are folded, and the available PowerFold® third-row seats power down to make the switch simple. Behind the third row, 16.3 cubic feet keeps everyday cargo covered.

See the accompanying interior specifications to learn more about Explorer passenger and cargo space.

• Seating Capacity: Seven (six with second-row captain's seats)
• Max. Passenger Volume: 150.3 cu.-ft.
• Headroom (First/Second/Third Row): 40.7 / 40.5 / 38.9 in.
• Legroom (First/Second/Third Row): 43 / 37.5 / 31.8 in.
• Hip Room (First/Second/Third Row): 59.2 / 59.1 / 40.9 in.
• Shoulder Room (First/Second/Third Row): 62.1 / 61.9 / 54.6 in.
• Cargo Space (Behind First/Second/Third Row): 85.8 / 46 / 16.3 cu.-ft.

2026 Ford Explorer®  Connectivity Technology

Staying connected takes little effort in the 2026 Ford Explorer, where the Ford Digital Experience brings connectivity and apps to the standard 13.2-inch infotainment display, joined by a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display in front of the driver. Wireless Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ brings your phone's apps and maps to the touchscreen, so directions and playlists are ready before you leave the driveway. For a cabin audio upgrade, the available B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® fills all three rows with rich, detailed sound. Rear passengers stay powered up, too, with available third-row USB ports and a household-style power outlet.

Available technology features include:

• Ford Digital Experience with 13.2-in. infotainment display
• 12.3-in. instrument cluster display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Six-speaker audio system or B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with ten or 14 speakers
• Active noise cancellation
• SiriusXM® with 360L capability
• HD Radio™
• 4G/5G modem
• Remote start system
• Six first- and second-row USB ports
• Two third-row USB ports
• 110V/115W AC power outlet

2026 Ford Explorer®  Driver Assist & Safety Features

Peace of mind rides along in the 2026 Ford Explorer, which comes standard with the Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ suite of driver assistance features monitoring your surroundings. Highlights include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane centering, and BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert. Available upgrades include BlueCruise hands-free highway driving capability, which provides steering support on pre-mapped highway segments, and a 360-degree camera with split view for tricky parking spots.

Available safety features include:

• Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering
  • BLIS with cross-traffic alert, exit warning, and trailer coverage
  • Lane keeping system
  • Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking
  • Rear cross-traffic braking
  • Intersection assist
  • Auto high-beam headlights
  • Speed sign recognition
  • Post-collision braking
• Rearview camera
• Rear parking sensors
• Front parking sensors
• 360-degree camera with split view
• BlueCruise hands-free highway driving capability
• SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
• Perimeter alarm

Learn More About the New Ford Explorer

More Ford Explorer resources are ready at Tri-Lakes Ford to keep your research moving. Dig into performance specs, exterior colors, and trim-by-trim equipment with the guides linked here.

• Ford Explorer Overview
• Ford Explorer Trims Guide
• Ford Explorer Engines & Towing Guide

New Ford Explorer for Sale in Branson, MO

The 2026 Ford Explorer cabin is best experienced in person, and Tri-Lakes Ford in Branson, MO, is the place to do it. Take a look at our inventory to see which Explorer trims are currently available, and stop by to tour the interior for yourself. For anything else you need, contact us online or call us at (417) 334-7543.