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2026 Ford Explorer ST
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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:
1FMWK8GC7TGA85946
Stock #:
26T190
Model Code:
K8G
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Body Style Sport Utility -
Exterior Color Vapor Blue Metallic
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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
- 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 – Best Price in Hickory, NC Experience performance and luxury with this 2026 Ford Explorer ST, equipped with a powerful V6 3.0L gasoline engine and confident 4WD to handle North Carolina roads and weekend adventures. This Ford Explorer ST pairs athletic styling with practical features that make every drive comfortable and connected. Key features: - Back-Up Camera for safer parking and reversing - Leather Seats offering premium comfort and durability - Heated Steering Wheel for warm, comfortable hands on chilly mornings - Built-in Navigation to guide you confidently to every destination - Hands-Free Bluetooth® for safe, seamless calling and audio streaming Situated in Hickory, NC, this Ford Explorer ST is competitively priced — offering the best price in the area for a model with this combination of performance, tech, and comfort. Whether you're commuting, towing, or exploring backroads, the V6 3.0L delivers strong acceleration and towing capacity while the 4WD system provides traction when weather or terrain get challenging. This vehicle blends sport-tuned suspension, modern driver assists, and upscale interior touches to satisfy drivers who want both capability and refinement. Visit our Hickory location to test drive this 2026 Ford Explorer ST and see why it stands out as the best-priced, well-equipped choice in the region.
Equipment
Start this model from inside with remote start. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in this model . The leather seats in this vehicle are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. It features a hands-free Bluetooth® phone system. You'll never again be lost in a crowded city or a country region with the navigation system on this unit. The vehicle has auto-adjust speed for safe following. It offers Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. Protect the Ford Explorer from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. This Ford Explorer offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. It has a V6, 3.0L high output engine. This unit shines with an exquisite blue finish. When you encounter slick or muddy roads, you can engage the four wheel drive on the Ford Explorer and drive with confidence. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this model. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate.
Packages
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). Vapor Blue Metallic. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
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 – Best Price in Hickory, NC Experience performance and luxury with this 2026 Ford Explorer ST, equipped with a powerful V6 3.0L gasoline engine and confident 4WD to handle North Carolina roads and weekend adventures. This Ford Explorer ST pairs athletic styling with practical features that make every drive comfortable and connected. Key features: - Back-Up Camera for safer parking and reversing - Leather Seats offering premium comfort and durability - Heated Steering Wheel for warm, comfortable hands on chilly mornings - Built-in Navigation to guide you confidently to every destination - Hands-Free Bluetooth® for safe, seamless calling and audio streaming Situated in Hickory, NC, this Ford Explorer ST is competitively priced — offering the best price in the area for a model with this combination of performance, tech, and comfort. Whether you're commuting, towing, or exploring backroads, the V6 3.0L delivers strong acceleration and towing capacity while the 4WD system provides traction when weather or terrain get challenging. This vehicle blends sport-tuned suspension, modern driver assists, and upscale interior touches to satisfy drivers who want both capability and refinement. Visit our Hickory location to test drive this 2026 Ford Explorer ST and see why it stands out as the best-priced, well-equipped choice in the region.
Equipment
Start this model from inside with remote start. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in this model . The leather seats in this vehicle are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. It features a hands-free Bluetooth® phone system. You'll never again be lost in a crowded city or a country region with the navigation system on this unit. The vehicle has auto-adjust speed for safe following. It offers Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. Protect the Ford Explorer from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. This Ford Explorer offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. It has a V6, 3.0L high output engine. This unit shines with an exquisite blue finish. When you encounter slick or muddy roads, you can engage the four wheel drive on the Ford Explorer and drive with confidence. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this model. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate.
Packages
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). Vapor Blue Metallic. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
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
BlueCruise (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan)
BlueCruise Hardware
Premium Package
Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)
Class III Trailer Tow Package
ST (400A)
- 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)
- Vapor Blue Metallic
- 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
- 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
- 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
- PowerFold power fold into floor third-row seat
- SecuriLock immobilizer
- 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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