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New Ford Explorer for Sale near Palatine, IL

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Palatine, IL
2026 Ford Explorer Active AWD Porcaro Ford

2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $49,315

$46,381

Racine, WI
43 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Vapor Blue Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Dark Space Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
15
Stock number:
24228
VIN:
1FMUK8DH8TGA32261

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2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line AWD

2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $53,735

$50,671

Naperville, IL
25 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Ew
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
4
Stock number:
T260091
VIN:
1FMUK8KH8TGA54005

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2026 Ford Explorer Active AWD

2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $44,880

$39,384

Homewood, IL
42 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Dark Space Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
11
Stock number:
26010
VIN:
1FMUK8DH1TGA11607

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2025 Ford Explorer Active AWD

2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $43,745

$37,202

Chicago, IL
22 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Agate Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Dark Gray/Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
5
Stock number:
FC92414
VIN:
1FMUK8DH4SGC92414

2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line AWD

2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $49,250

$42,848

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
1
Stock number:
260192
VIN:
1FMUK8KH3TGA65591

2025 Ford Explorer Platinum AWD

2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $62,085

$54,014

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
50
Stock number:
250969
VIN:
1FMWK8HC0SGD03528

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $59,715

$51,344

Chicago, IL
22 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
2,502
Stock number:
FC36036
VIN:
1FMWK8GC3SGC36036

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2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $60,855

$52,944

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Red
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
5
Stock number:
260072
VIN:
1FMWK8GC2TGA07607

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $63,185

$54,971

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
250
Stock number:
251478
VIN:
1FMWK8HC5SGC53936

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2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $64,105

$55,771

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
5
Stock number:
260064
VIN:
1FMWK8GCXTGA09766

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $52,640

$45,784

Roselle, IL
9 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
12
Stock number:
TM1209
VIN:
1FMUK8KH4SGB95426

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $49,730

$42,271

Schaumburg, IL
4 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Red Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
3
Stock number:
SF2398X
VIN:
1FMUK8KH9SGB84681

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $48,760

$42,421

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
50
Stock number:
251072
VIN:
1FMUK7KH3SGD06624

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2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $44,680

$38,872

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
5
Stock number:
260112
VIN:
1FMUK8DHXTGA33279

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $53,620

$47,557

Riverside, IL
21 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Agate Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
2,952
Stock number:
4919
VIN:
1FMUK8KH6SGA46144

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $62,085

$55,691

Riverside, IL
21 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Seating Surfaces Mojave Dusk Interior
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
276
Stock number:
5721
VIN:
1FMWK8HC4SGC77192

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2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $53,125

$46,219

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
5
Stock number:
260125
VIN:
1FMUK8JH8TGA29039

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $49,900

$43,487

Willowbrook, IL
25 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Dark Gray/Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
20
Stock number:
ST25371
VIN:
1FMUK8DH0SGB25371

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2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $62,865

$54,693

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
1
Stock number:
260189
VIN:
1FMWK8JC6TGA39582

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2025 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $60,660

$52,774

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
3
Stock number:
250521
VIN:
1FMWK8HCXSGB46560

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2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $64,855

$56,424

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
5
Stock number:
260071
VIN:
1FMWK8GC1TGA11521

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2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $59,540

$51,800

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
5
Stock number:
260066
VIN:
1FMUK8HH1TGA10760

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2026 Ford Explorer

New car | MSRP $54,140

$47,102

Niles, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
6
Stock number:
260088
VIN:
1FMUK8KH3TGA05472

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Overview
Reviews
FAQs
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The original Ford Explorer sparked an American love affair with SUVs. The 2025 Explorer nourishes it.

Thanks to numerous changes for 2025, the Ford Explorer is a more appealing alternative to the seemingly countless choices in the midsize three-row SUV segment. Highlights include sophisticated new infotainment and safety technologies, improved interior quality, bolder styling, and a simplified lineup offering Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and ST trim levels. Also, as the prices of rivals have risen, the 2025 Ford Explorer seems properly priced in comparison.

Verdict: Ford’s updates to the Explorer for the 2025 model year have a positive effect on the SUV’s desirability. It looks tougher, it feels nicer inside, and the family-friendly SUV leaps forward technologically. Turbocharged power and a rear-drive platform add driving enjoyment. All that’s missing is a more comfortable third-row seat, an electrified powertrain option, and an off-road trim level.

4.3 Overall rating

(1,353 reviews)

Customers say

The Ford Explorer has consistently impressed owners across its model years for its spacious interior, comfort, and strong performance, making it a top choice for families and those needing versatility in an SUV. Many drivers appreciate the powerful engine options, high-tech features, and ample cargo space. However, concerns about fuel economy, handling on certain models, and specific comfort issues have been commonly noted. Overall, the Explorer stands out for its reliability and practicality, though some drivers wish for improvements in gas mileage and additional features.

AI generated from the text of customer reviews.

What people say

cargo space comfort fuel economy interior performance
Anonymous
5.0
Reviewed a 2023 Ford Explorer on Jun 11, 2024

The 2023 Ford Explorer continues to impress with its blend of performance, comfort, and versatility, making it a standout choice in the midsize SUV market.

Me j
5.0
Reviewed a 2023 Ford Explorer on Sep 02, 2024

I absolutely love my new explorer king ranch!! It has all the bells and whistles and then some, if I could have asked for anything else it would be a bench seat in the back. But it has third row seating so it has buckets in the back.

Shiryl B
5.0
Reviewed a 2024 Ford Explorer on May 19, 2024

I love my ford explorer it’s my 3 rd one would definitely recommend if you are in the market for a midsize SUV that gets great gas mileage FordPass is also amazing

Aiesha M
5.0
Reviewed a 2023 Ford Explorer on Oct 10, 2024

Great features and good value. Enjoying it very much with my family.

Jennifer S
5.0
Reviewed a 2023 Ford Explorer on Sep 03, 2024

my fav car!!! I had 2 before, and its a great vehicle.

Ford Explorer FAQs

Is the Ford Explorer a good car?

CarGurus experts gave the 2025 Ford Explorer an overall rating of 8/10 and Ford Explorer owners have rated the vehicle a 4.2/5 stars on average. If a vehicle has both strong expert and owner reviews, you can feel confident in its quality. If either expert reviews, owner reviews, or both are spotty, you might want to do some research to figure out where the car falls short.

Is the Ford Explorer safe?

CarGurus experts gave the 2025 Ford Explorer a safety rating of 9/10.

What fuel types are available?

Flex Fuel Vehicle, Gasoline engines are available.

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