Cloninger Ford of Salisbury

Reduced by $4,650 since May 08, 2026

2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line



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Special Offer
  • $4,650 Savings
    $46,645 Ford Employee Price

  • MSRP: $51,295
  • Dealer Discount: -$3,650
    • -$1,000

  • Ford Employee Price: $46,645
    • 4.9% for 60 mo.

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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMUK8KH3TGB67425
Stock #: 26T471
Model Code: K8K
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Interior Color Onyx
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 20/27 MPG
  • Engine 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
  • Transmission 10-Speed Automatic
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.

Dealer Comments

2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line *2ND ROW BUCKETS*, *4X4/4WD/AWD*, *APPLE CARPLAY*, *BACKUP CAMERA*, *Bluetooth®*, *FACTORY WARRANTY*, *FORD SYNC*, *HEATED STEERING WHEEL*, *MOONROOF/SUNROOF*, *NAVIGATION SYSTEM*, *POWER LIFTGATE*, *PUSH BUTTON START/STOP*, *SIRIUS/XM RADIO*, *TOW PACKAGE*, Equipment Group 300A Standard Package, Heated Unique Cloth Captain's Chairs, Navigation System, Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen, Wheels: 20 Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum. 20/27 City/Highway MPG

Cloninger Ford of Hickory.com's Internet prices are the most aggressive in the area * Charlotte * Denver * Lincolnton* Hickory * Morganton * Asheville * Taylorsville * Wilkesboro * Boone.* We will meet or beat any new Ford deal or PAY YOU $500 CASH! 100% LOW PRICE GUARANTEE! Before you sell your trade to Carmax.com or list it for sale on Autotrader.com or eBay.com, please allow one of our staff members to offer you the most to buy your trade with no hassle! Call us today at 828-328-2221 our friendly Internet representatives are here to help answer any questions or come see us in person at 1241 US HWY 70 SE Hickory, NC 28603. All prices are after all Incentives from Ford but may not be limited to military, financing, customer loyalty, trade in, bonus cash, military rebates. All prices are plus tax, tag and dealer admin fee of $899.00. . See dealer for complete details. Cloninger Protection Package with Crystal Fusion Windshield Protection $1,299. Not Included In Sales Price **Low Price Guarantee, must have signed buyers order with Vin number, signed by a manager, must show in Ford locator system and must have identical equipment, no trade ins for low price guarantee. *Customer must trade-in a vehicle to receive $1,000 Trade Assist credit that is included in the online price. **Financing must be provided by a third-party lender using this dealership’s assistance for Customer to receive $1,000 Financing Assist credit that is included in the online price. See dealer for complete details. Price includes the following rebates:$1000 - Employee Pricing Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 07/06/2026

All Features

  • 'Explorer' Hood Badging
  • Class Iii Trailer Tow Pkg
  • Easy Fuel Capless Filler
  • Grille - Black Mesh Insert
  • Headlamps - Auto Led
  • Power Liftgate
  • Privacy Glass - Rear Doors
  • Roof-Rack Side Rails-Black
  • Taillamps/Fog Lamps - Led
  • Trailer Sway Control
  • Unique St-Line Badging
  • Variable Interval Wipers
  • 13.2" Lcd Touchscreen
  • 360-Degree Camera
  • 4-Dr Intell Access Lock/ Unlock W/Push-Button Start
  • 5G Modem
  • B&O Sound System, 10 Spkr
  • Ford Digital Experience W/Google Maps & Play Store
  • Remote Start System
  • Selectable Drive Modes
  • Siriusxm W/360L- Na Ak&Hi
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wireless Apple Carplay And Android Auto
  • 12.3" Lcd Digital Cluster
  • 1Touch Up/Down Dr/Pass Win
  • Front Row Heated Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat
  • Power Pass Seat
  • Powerpoints - 12V
  • Red Stitch Accents
  • Rotary Gear Shift Dial
  • Steering Wheel - Premium Leather-Wrapped Heated
  • 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

ST-Line (300A)

    BlueCruise Hardware

      Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)

        Discount - Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade

          Ford Co-Pilot360â„¢ Assist 2.0

            BlueCruise (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan)

              Class III Trailer Tow Package

                ST-Line Street Pack


                  • Navigation System
                  • Equipment Group 300A Standard Package
                  • 10 Speakers
                  • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
                  • Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen
                  • 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
                  • Power Liftgate
                  • Brake assist
                  • Electronic Stability Control
                  • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
                  • Auto High-beam Headlights
                  • Delay-off headlights
                  • Front fog lights
                  • 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
                  • Garage door transmitter
                  • Heated steering wheel
                  • Heated Unique Cloth Captain's Chairs
                  • Illuminated entry
                  • Leather steering wheel
                  • 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
                  • Heated front seats
                  • Power passenger seat
                  • Split folding rear seat
                  • Passenger door bin
                  • Alloy wheels
                  • Wheels: 20" Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum
                  • Rear window wiper
                  • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
                  • Variably intermittent wipers
                  • *NAVIGATION SYSTEM*
                  • *POWER LIFTGATE*
                  • *MOONROOF/SUNROOF*
                  • *TOW PACKAGE*
                  • *SIRIUS/XM RADIO*
                  • *FORD SYNC*
                  • *BACKUP CAMERA*
                  • *PUSH BUTTON START/STOP*
                  • *4X4/4WD/AWD*
                  • *2ND ROW BUCKETS*
                  • *Bluetooth®*
                  • *FACTORY WARRANTY*
                  • *APPLE CARPLAY*
                  • *HEATED STEERING WHEEL*
                  • Vehicle
                    • EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
                  • Mileage
                    • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 23
                    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20
                    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27
                  • Weight Information
                    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4457
                  • Trailering
                    • 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
                    • Suspension Type - Front: Strut
                    • Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
                    • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
                    • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
                  • Brakes
                    • 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): 12.6
                  • Tires
                    • Front Tire Size: P255/55VR20
                    • Rear Tire Size: P255/55VR20
                  • Wheels
                    • Front Wheel Size (in): 20 X 8
                    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 X 8
                    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
                    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
                  • Steering
                    • Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
                  • Fuel Tank
                    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 17.9
                  • Exterior Dimensions
                    • Wheelbase (in): 119.1
                    • Length, Overall (in): 198.8
                    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.9
                    • Height, Overall (in): 70.2
                    • Track Width, Front (in): 66.9
                    • Track Width, Rear (in): 66.9
                    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.2
                    • Liftover Height (in): 32.8
                  • Cargo Area Dimensions
                    • 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
                  • Interior Dimensions
                    • Passenger Capacity: 7
                    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 152.9
                    • Front Head Room (in): 40.7
                    • Front Leg Room (in): 43
                    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.1
                    • Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
                    • Second Head Room (in): 40.5
                    • Second Leg Room (in): 39
                    • 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
                  • Summary
                    • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
                    • Body Style: Sport Utility
                  • Emissions
                    • EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5.0
                    • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.6

                  Warranty

                  • 3Yr/36,000 Bumper / Bumper
                  • 5Yr/60,000 Powertrain
                  • 5Yr/60,000 Roadside Assist
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