Transform everyday drives into unforgettable adventures in the three-row 2026 Ford Explorer®. With its upscale, thoughtfully designed interior, intuitive technology features, and forward-thinking safety innovations, this mid-size SUV is ready to go the distance. Designed for the road ahead, the Ford Explorer brings together luxurious comfort and spacious versatility in one dynamic package. Learn more about the premium interior amenities of the 2026 Ford Explorer with this in-depth interior overview prepared by the team at Gallery Ford of Pekin.
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The stylish interior of the 2026 Ford Explorer is designed to indulge the senses with its first-class appointments. Its range of upscale seat upholstery options set a bold tone. Providing enhanced comfort for you and your passengers are features like available heated, ventilated, and multicontour front seats with Active Motion® massage and second-row heated seats. Flexible second-row options include either captain’s seats or a 35/30/35 split-fold-flat bench seat. Enjoy personalized comfort throughout the cabin with standard tri-zone automatic climate control, while an available panoramic fixed glass roof fills the interior with soft, calming natural light.
An array of state-of-the-art technology features in the 2026 Ford Explorer keeps you connected wherever the journey takes you. A standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster provides real-time driving data at a glance. The standard Ford Digital Experience integrates seamlessly with your smartphone using wireless Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ for intuitive access to contacts, apps, music, and navigation on its 13.2-inch center display. Listen to your favorite playlists and podcasts with the immersive audio quality of an available 14-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with a subwoofer.
Available interior features include:
Available technology features include:
Tailor the cabin of the 2026 Ford Explorer with a range of premium seating materials and carefully selected color palettes designed to reflect your individual style. From refined neutrals like Dark Space Gray to striking options such as Onyx with red accent stitching, Mojave Dusk, or Salt Crystal Gray, the 2026 Ford Explorer interior delivers a clean, contemporary look that feels unmistakably your own.
Seat upholstery and color options include:
Available trims: Active™ 100A, Active
Available trim: Active
Available trim: Active
Available trim: ST-Line
Available trim: Tremor®
Available trim: Platinum®
Available trim: Platinum
Available trim: ST
Designed for everyday driving comfort and versatility, the 2026 Ford Explorer offers spacious accommodations for up to seven passengers across its three rows of seating. With its impressive 150.3 cubic feet of overall passenger volume, the Explorer provides 16.3 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third row. When increased cargo space is required for stowing larger items, the second- and third-row seats can be folded down, opening up an expansive 85.8 cubic feet of cargo volume.
View interior specifications in the accompanying table.
| Passenger Capacity | Seven |
|---|---|
| Passenger Volume | 150.3 cu.-ft. |
| Legroom (First/Second/Third Row) | 43 / 37.5 / 31.8 in. |
| Headroom (First/Second/Third Row) | 40.7 / 40.5 / 38.9 in. |
| Shoulder Room (First/Second/Third Row) | 62.1 / 61.9 / 54.6 in. |
| Hip Room (First/Second/Third Row) | 59.2 / 59.1 / 40.9 in. |
| Cargo Volume Behind Third Row | 16.3 cu.-ft. |
| Cargo Volume Behind Second Row | 46 cu.-ft. |
| Max. Cargo Volume | 85.8 cu.-ft. |
Protect what matters most to you in the 2026 Ford Explorer with its range of advanced safety technologies. The standard Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ suite integrates such innovative features as adaptive cruise control, BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert, Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking, and a lane-keeping system. For added driving confidence, the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 suite is available for higher-level Ford Explorer trims and includes rear parking sensors and a 360-degree camera with split view for monitoring your surroundings.
BlueCruise technology is available on select trims, letting you experience hands-free driving on compatible highways.
Available safety features include:
The 2026 Ford Explorer offers a curated selection of interior accessories to balance convenience and versatility throughout every journey. From refined design accents to practical solutions, each available accessory is designed to support your active lifestyle. Choose the accessories that align with your unique style and create a driving experience that feels distinctly your own.
Available interior accessories include:
Discover the new Ford Explorer for sale at Gallery Ford of Pekin. Browse through our new inventory to discover the Explorer model at our dealership in Pekin, IL, that matches your adventurous spirit. Our knowledgeable team has prepared a range of helpful resources to assist you in making an informed decision. For a more in-depth overview of the Ford Explorer and its key features, refer to our comprehensive review. Our Ford Explorer trims guide provides a detailed overview of the standard features of each model.
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