2026 Ford Explorer

2026 Ford Explorer in Angleton, TX

The 2026 Ford Explorer earns the IIHS Top Safety Pick+, reflecting a level of crash protection and driver assistance technology that stands out even in a competitive three-row SUV segment. Updated for 2026 with the addition of the off-road-focused Tremor® model, a panoramic fixed glass roof now available across trims, and an updated BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system with Automatic Lane Change, the Explorer arrives in Angleton as a sharper, more versatile SUV than ever before. With seating for seven and up to 85.8 cubic feet of cargo space, it handles the full scope of South Texas family life with room to spare.

Interior Features That Keep Seven Passengers Comfortable and Connected

The Ford Digital Experience anchors the Explorer's cabin with a standard 13.2-inch center display and a 12.2-inch digital instrument cluster, giving the interior a modern, large-screen presence that rivals higher-end competitors. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity come standard, and tri-zone automatic climate control lets the driver, front passenger, and rear passengers each manage their own comfort levels independently. The Active base trim includes a power driver's seat and second-row captain's chairs as standard equipment — a meaningful inclusion at the entry level. Three rows of seating deliver 43 inches of front legroom, 37.5 inches in the second row, and 31.8 inches in the third row. USB ports in all three rows and multiple 12V powerpoints keep everyone's devices charged across longer drives between Angleton and Houston.

Exterior Features With a Fresh Look for 2026

The Explorer's exterior carries a clean, confident design built around standard LED headlamps, Intelligent Access on all four doors, and a Class III Trailer Tow Package — features that communicate both daily practicality and weekend capability from the start. New for 2026, the Tremor® model joins the lineup with off-road tuned suspension, underbody protection, a Torsen® limited-slip rear axle, and distinctive orange accent details for buyers who want genuine trail capability in an Explorer body. The panoramic fixed glass roof now extends across multiple trim levels, adding an open, airy atmosphere to the cabin. A power liftgate on higher trims rounds out an exterior package built for the demands of an active Texas family.

Performance Features Ready for Texas Roads and Beyond

The standard 2.3-liter EcoBoost® four-cylinder produces 300 horsepower across Active, ST-Line, Tremor, and Platinum trims — a capable, confident output for merging onto Texas highways or climbing highway overpasses with a full passenger load. Towing capacity reaches 5,000 pounds on properly equipped models, supporting boats, trailers, and camping rigs that Angleton-area drivers regularly haul. Intelligent 4WD adds traction management for variable road conditions, while the Tremor's specialized off-road suspension setup takes capability considerably further for buyers who regularly venture beyond pavement.

Safety Features That Earned the Highest IIHS Rating

Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ comes standard on Active trims, covering adaptive cruise control, BLIS® with trailer coverage, rear cross-traffic braking, Lane-Keeping System, and Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking. The updated BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system now includes Automatic Lane Change on select trims — a genuinely useful feature on longer Interstate 10 or Highway 288 stretches between Angleton and Houston. The Explorer's IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation reflects the combined strength of its crash structure and the breadth of active safety technology that comes standard across the lineup.

Three Rows, Zero Compromises — Come See the Explorer

The 2026 Ford Explorer delivers IIHS Top Safety Pick+ protection, a 13.2-inch touchscreen, standard Ford Co-Pilot360® technology, and a lineup that spans comfortable family hauling to serious off-road capability. For Angleton families who need a three-row SUV that holds up to the demands of Texas life, it's a well-rounded choice worth a test drive. Come in and we'll put you behind the wheel.