New 2026 Ford Explorer Active
- VIN: 1FMUK7DH8TGA29497
- Stock: 54440
Basic Info
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Exterior:Gray
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Drivetrain:RWD
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Interior:Dark Space Gray
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Transmission:10-Speed Automatic
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Engine:2.3L EcoBoost I-4
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Fuel Efficiency:20 CITY / 29 HWY
Key Features
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3rd Row Seat
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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Android Auto
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Apple CarPlay
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Backup Camera
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Bluetooth
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Interior Accents
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Keyless Entry
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Lane Departure Warning
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Navigation System
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Parking Sensors / Assist
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Power Seats
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Rear A/C
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Satellite Radio Ready
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Side-Impact Air Bags
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Tow Package
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WiFi Hotspot
Description
Step into versatility, comfort, and modern performance with this 2026 Ford Explorer Active, now available at University Ford on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard in Durham, NC. If you're searching for a well-equipped midsize SUV with everyday practicality, advanced technology, and bold styling, the Explorer Active is built to fit your lifestyle.
Confident Performance for Everyday Driving
The 2026 Ford Explorer Active delivers a smooth and capable ride, perfect for daily commutes around Durham or weekend trips across North Carolina.
Efficient and responsive EcoBoost engine
Available Intelligent 4WD for enhanced traction
10-speed automatic transmission for seamless shifting
Selectable drive modes for varying road conditions
Balanced ride quality with impressive fuel efficiency
Modern & Functional Design
The Explorer Active offers a clean, confident look with functional design elements that stand out on the road.
Bold front grille with signature Ford styling
LED headlights and taillights
Stylish alloy wheels
Sleek body lines with a commanding presence
Comfortable Interior with Everyday Utility
Inside, the Explorer Active is designed for families and drivers who need space, comfort, and convenience.
Durable and comfortable seating surfaces
Power-adjustable drivers seat
Tri-zone climate control for personalized comfort
Spacious 3rd-row seating with flexible cargo space
Fold-flat rear seats for maximum storage capability
Smart Technology & Connectivity
Stay connected and in control with intuitive technology built into the Explorer Active.
SYNC 4 infotainment system with touchscreen display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth connectivity
USB ports for charging on the go
Available wireless charging pad
Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety Suite
Drive with peace of mind thanks to advanced safety features designed to support you on every drive.
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
Lane Keeping System
Rear View Camera
Available Adaptive Cruise Control
Why Buy from University Ford in Durham, NC?
At University Ford, were committed to delivering a straightforward and customer-first buying experience. Conveniently located on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, we proudly serve drivers from Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and throughout the Triangle area.
Competitive pricing on new Ford SUVs
Large inventory of Ford Explorer models
Flexible financing options available
Trusted Ford service and support after the sale
Find Your 2026 Ford Explorer Active Today
If youre looking for a 2026 Ford Explorer Active for sale in Durham, NC, your search ends here. Visit University Ford today or contact our team to schedule your test drive.
Practical. Capable. Ready for anything. The Explorer Active is built to move you forwardright here in Durham.
Vehicle Details
Exterior
- Wheels: 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum
- Tires: P255/65R18 AS BSW
- Tire Mobility Kit
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
- Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert
- Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
- Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
- Lip Spoiler
- Black Grille w/Chrome Accents
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- LED Brakelights
- Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
Interior
- Passenger Seat
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Ford Connect 5G Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
- Front Cupholder
- Rear Cupholder
- Compass
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
- Locking Glove Box
- Driver Foot Rest
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Cloth Door Trim Insert
- Day-Night Rearview Mirror
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
- Front And Rear Map Lights
- Rear Carpet Floor Trim
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
- Cargo Space Lights
- Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
- Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Driver Information Center
- Redundant Digital Speedometer
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Digital/Analog Appearance
- Seats w/Cloth Back Material
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Single Seat Mounted Armrest
- Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Perimeter Alarm
- Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer
- 3 12V DC Power Outlets
- Air Filtration
Entertainment
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls, External Memory Control and Internal Memory
- Streaming Audio
- Integrated Roof Antenna
- 6 Speakers
- Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- Real-Time Traffic Display
Mechanical
- Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 -inc: auto start-stop technology
- GVWR: 5,830 lbs
- Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- 3.58 Axle Ratio
- Battery w/Run Down Protection
- Regenerative Alternator
- Class III Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control
- Trailer Wiring Harness
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 17.9 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Safety
- Lane Centering
- Side Impact Beams
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot
- PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
- Collision Mitigation-Front
- Driver Monitoring-Alert
- Evasion Assist
- Reverse Sensing System Rear Parking Sensors
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Back-Up Camera
Tech Specs
- Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
- Body Style: Sport Utility
- Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
- EPA Classification: Standard SUV 2WD
- Passenger Capacity: 6
- Passenger Volume: 152.9
- Base Curb Weight: 4344
- EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5.0
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined: 24
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 20
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 29
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5000
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5000
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500
- Maximum Trailering Capacity: 5000
- Engine Order Code: 99H
- Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
- Displacement: 2.3 L/140
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 300 @ 5500
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 310 @ 3500
- Trans Order Code: 44T
- Trans Type: 10
- Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
- Trans Description Cont. Again:
- First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.71
- Second Gear Ratio (:1): 3.00
- Third Gear Ratio (:1): 2.15
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.77
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.52
- Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.27
- Reverse Ratio (:1): 4.88
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.58
- Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.2
- Suspension Type - Front: Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
- Front Tire Order Code:
- Rear Tire Order Code:
- Spare Tire Order Code:
- Front Tire Size: P255/65HR18
- Rear Tire Size: P255/65HR18
- Spare Tire Size:
- Front Wheel Size: 18 X 7.5
- Rear Wheel Size: 18 X 7.5
- Spare Wheel Size:
- Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material:
- Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
- 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: 13.6
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12.6
- Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
- Rear Drum Diam x Width:
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 17.9
- Front Head Room: 40.7
- Front Leg Room: 43
- Front Shoulder Room: 62.1
- Front Hip Room: 59.2
- Second Head Room: 40.5
- Second Leg Room: 39
- Second Shoulder Room: 61.9
- Second Hip Room: 59.1
- Third Head Room: 38.9
- Third Leg Room: 32.2
- Third Shoulder Room: 54.6
- Third Hip Room: 40.9
- Wheelbase: 119.1
- Length, Overall: 198.8
- Width, Max w/o mirrors: 78.9
- Height, Overall: 69.6
- Track Width, Front: 66.9
- Track Width, Rear: 66.9
- Min Ground Clearance: 7.6
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 84.1
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 49.8
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: 20.8
- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 64.5
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 47.6
- Cargo Box (Area) Height: 32.8
- Liftover Height: 32.8
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 46
- Cargo Volume to Seat 3: 16.3
- Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
- Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.85
- Model Group: Explorer
- Vehicle Segment: Intermediate Sport Utility
- Vehicle Type: Sport Utility
- Engine Displacement Units: 2.3
- Engine Camshaft: DOHC
- Engine Block Type: aluminum
- Engine Cylinder Count: 4
- Engine Valve Count: 4
- Country of Origin: United States MPV
Details
- Navigation System
- Ford Connectivity Package (one-Time Purchase - 7 Years)
- 6 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- AM/FM Stereo
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear reading lights
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- 3rd row seats: bench
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum
- Rear window wiper
- Speed-Sensitive Wipers
- Variably intermittent wipers
- CALL 919-629-9844 OR STOP BY TODAY
- ONLY AT UNIVERSITY FORD OF DURHAM!
- WILL NOT LAST LONG!
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Front Side Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Climate Control
- Multi-Zone A/C
- A/C
- Rear A/C
- Security System
- ABS
- Cruise Control
- Rear Defrost
- Child Safety Locks
- Rear Wheel Drive
- 4 Cylinder Engine
- Turbocharged
- Floor Mats
- Gasoline Fuel
- Daytime Running Lights
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Mirror(s)
- 3rd Row Seat
- Power Driver Seat
- Bucket Seats
- Power Steering
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Tires - Front All-Season
- Tires - Rear All-Season
- Traction Control
- Aluminum Wheels
- Power Windows
- Intermittent Wipers
- A/T
- Satellite Radio
- MP3 Capability
- Privacy Glass
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Immobilizer
- Automatic Headlights
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Rear Parking Aid
- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
- Rear Spoiler
- Tow Hitch
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Trip Computer
- Bluetooth Connection
- Telematics
- Back-Up Camera
- Stability Control
- Brake Assist
- Keyless Start
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
- Knee Air Bag
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Keeping Assist
- WiFi Hotspot
- 10-Speed A/T
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Smart Device Integration
- Driver Restriction Features
- Front Collision Mitigation
- Automatic Highbeams
- LED Headlights
- Requires Subscription
- Cruise Control Steering Assist
- Driver Monitoring
- Evasion Assist
- Rear Collision Mitigation
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