2026 Ford Explorer

Discover the 2026 Ford Explorer Near Alexandria, MN

The 2026 Ford Explorer arrives with its most significant lineup addition in years — the new Tremor off-road trim, featuring lifted suspension, a limited-slip rear differential, and chunky all-terrain tires that give central Minnesota families a factory-built trail capability option in America's most popular three-row SUV. Add a 300 HP standard engine producing 400 lb-ft of torque with a new turbocharged 2.3-liter setup, a standard 13.2-inch touchscreen running Ford Digital Experience software with Google and Amazon apps built in, and a 12-speaker B&O sound system on all but the base trim, and the 2026 Explorer makes a compelling case as the complete three-row family SUV for Alexandria buyers. Juettner Ford in Alexandria has been a family-owned dealership since 1976, serving central Minnesota buyers from Sauk Centre and Saint Joseph to Fergus Falls and the Douglas County lakes area.

The Explorer's rear-wheel-drive-based platform — an unusual and deliberate choice in the three-row crossover segment — gives it a driving character that front-wheel-drive-based competitors genuinely can't replicate. The available AWD system combines with this rear-biased platform to deliver better cornering balance, more confident acceleration from stops, and a composure on central Minnesota's lake country back roads that rewards drivers who use their Explorer actively. The 2026 Tremor's lifted suspension and Terrain Management System with an off-road mode add meaningful capability for Alexandria buyers who access hunting land, cabin approaches, and the unmaintained roads that dot Douglas County — without sacrificing the Explorer's fundamental family SUV practicality.

2026 Ford Explorer Trim Levels

The 2026 Explorer is available in Base, XLT, ST-Line, Timberline, Limited, ST, Platinum, and new Tremor trims. The XLT establishes the value entry with the full technology suite and sensible feature content. The ST delivers 400 HP from the available twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 with sport suspension tuning for performance-oriented Explorer buyers. The Timberline adds trail capability with all-terrain tires and terrain management without the ST's performance focus — well suited for Alexandria buyers who want outdoor capability without sport pretense. The new Tremor goes further with the lifted suspension, limited-slip differential, and more aggressive AT tires for buyers who want the most capable factory Explorer ever offered. The Platinum tops the range with massaging front seats, the full luxury package, and panoramic roof.

2026 Explorer Performance and Technology

The base 2026 Explorer uses a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder producing 300 HP and 310 lb-ft of torque — a standard-output engine that gives the Explorer genuine passing power on Minnesota's rural two-lane highways. The available twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 produces 400 HP and is the engine of choice for the ST and performance-oriented buyers. Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 lbs when properly equipped — suited for the smaller boats and utility trailers common in the central Minnesota lakes area. The standard 13.2-inch touchscreen's Google built-in integration puts live navigation, Google Assistant voice control, and app access directly in the Explorer's center stack without phone dependency.

Why Choose Juettner Ford for Your 2026 Explorer

The 2026 Explorer's expanded trim range — from value-focused XLT through trail-ready Tremor to full-luxury Platinum — gives central Minnesota families more genuine choices than the Explorer has offered in years. Juettner Ford's team will match your family's specific priorities — third-row usage, towing needs, off-road capability, technology preferences, and budget — to the right Explorer configuration, applying every available Ford Motor Credit incentive before presenting your final numbers. Browse our 2026 Explorer inventory, view current Explorer offers, or contact our team at (320) 763-3126.

Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Ford Explorer

• What is new on the 2026 Ford Explorer? The 2026 Explorer adds the new Tremor off-road trim with lifted suspension, limited-slip rear differential, and all-terrain tires. It also features a standard 300 HP turbocharged 2.3-liter engine, standard 13.2-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, and B&O audio on all but the base trim.
• What is the 2026 Explorer Tremor? The Explorer Tremor is a new off-road-focused trim with lifted suspension, a limited-slip rear differential, chunky all-terrain tires, and specialized 18-inch wheels — factory-built trail capability for central Minnesota buyers who access challenging terrain.
• What engines are available in the 2026 Explorer? The 2026 Explorer offers a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder (300 HP, 310 lb-ft) as standard, and an available twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 (400 HP) on ST and select premium trims.
• Does the 2026 Explorer have a usable third row? Yes. The Explorer's three-row configuration seats up to seven passengers. Car and Driver testing fit four carry-on suitcases behind the third row — a meaningful measure of real-world cargo practicality with all rows in use.
• What infotainment does the 2026 Explorer have? A standard 13.2-inch touchscreen running Ford Digital Experience software with Google built-in — providing live Google Maps navigation, Google Assistant voice control, and Google Play Store app access. B&O 12-speaker audio is standard on all but the base trim.
• What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Explorer? The 2026 Explorer can tow up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped, with a Class III trailer tow package standard across all trims — suitable for the smaller boats and utility trailers common in central Minnesota lakes country.
• Does the 2026 Explorer have AWD for Minnesota winters? Yes. AWD is available on Explorer trims with the Terrain Management System offering selectable drive modes including Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery, Mud/Ruts, and Sand for different road conditions.
• How do I see the 2026 Explorer at Juettner Ford? Visit 1900 Broadway St in Alexandria, call (320) 763-3126, or contact our team online to schedule a test drive.

The 2026 Ford Explorer is one of the most compelling vehicles available to central Minnesota buyers today. Juettner Ford in Alexandria has been serving this region since 1976 — visit us at 1900 Broadway St, call (320) 763-3126, or reach out online to schedule your test drive today.