Cloninger Ford of Salisbury

Reduced by $4,693 since Jun 23, 2026

2026 Ford Explorer ST



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Special Offer
  • $4,794 Savings
    $58,676 Ford Employee Price

  • MSRP: $63,470
  • Dealer Processing Fee +$899
  • Dealer Discount: -$4,693
    • -$1,000

  • Ford Employee Price: $58,676
    • 4.9% for 60 mo.

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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMWK8GC1TGB94502
Stock #: 26T627
Model Code: K8G
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
  • Interior Color Onyx
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 18/25 MPG
  • Engine 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 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

Experience the ultimate in performance and style with the captivating 2026 Ford Explorer ST. This exceptional SUV is designed to elevate your driving experience, offering a thrilling blend of power, advanced technology, and uncompromising comfort.

- 2ND ROW BUCKETS
- 3RD ROW SEATING
- 4X4/4WD/AWD
- ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
- APPLE CARPLAY
- BACKUP CAMERA
- BLIND SPOT DETECTION
- Bluetooth®
- FACTORY WARRANTY
- FORD SYNC
- HEATED STEERING WHEEL
- HEATED/COOLED SEATS
- LANE-KEEP ASSIST
- LEATHER SEATS
- MOONROOF/SUNROOF
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM
- POWER LIFTGATE
- PUSH BUTTON START/STOP
- SIRIUS/XM RADIO
- TOW PACKAGE

Beneath the bold, athletic exterior lies a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine, delivering an exhilarating performance that will leave you craving the open road. Paired with a seamless 10-speed automatic transmission and 4-wheel drive, this Explorer ST promises exceptional capability and control in any driving conditions.

Step inside and experience the luxurious cabin, featuring premium leather-trimmed seats, a heated steering wheel, and a stunning panoramic sunroof that floods the interior with natural light. The advanced technology suite, including the intuitive Ford SYNC system, Apple CarPlay, and a premium B&O sound system, keeps you connected and entertained throughout your journey.

Safety is also a top priority, with features like adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, and lane-keep assist ensuring you and your passengers arrive at your destination with confidence. The power liftgate and 3rd-row seating add versatility, allowing you to adapt to your ever-changing lifestyle.

This 2026 Ford Explorer ST is a true testament to the brand's commitment to excellence. Experience the difference for yourself and schedule a test drive today.

At Cloninger Ford of Hickory come see how we are your JUST BETTER dealership. We offer the following benefits: Better Value Guarantee, 1st Year Maintenance, $500 Additional Trade In Appraisal, 72 Hour Vehicle Exchange Program, VIP Loyalty Program, Routine Express Service, Courtesy Service Shuttle, Express Buying Service. Also, as a added benefit we will buy your vehicle even if you don't buy ours!! Call today (855)987-7457or visit us at www.cloningerfordofhickory.com
*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. Does not include sales tax, DMV Fees, any lender fees for financing, plus dealer related fees for $899 doc and vehicle prep. See dealer for complete details
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Package
$1,299 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
  • Frt/Rr Skid Plate Elements
  • Grille - Black Mesh Insert
  • Headlamps - Auto Led
  • Mirrors-Pwr/Htd/Auto-Fold St Proj Logo Lamp
  • Power Liftgate
  • Privacy Glass - Rear Doors
  • Quad Tip Dual Exhaust
  • St Badging
  • Taillamps/Fog Lamps - Led
  • Trailer Sway Control
  • Wipers - Rain-Sensing
  • 13.2" Lcd Touchscreen
  • 360-Degree Camera
  • 5G Modem
  • Ford Co-Pilot360active2.0
  • Ford Digital Experience W/Google Maps & Play Store
  • Keyless Entry W/Push Start
  • Performance Brakes-Red
  • Remote Start System
  • Selectable Drive Modes
  • Siriusxm W/360L- Na Ak&Hi
  • Sport-Tuned Suspension
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wireless Apple Carplay And Android Auto
  • "Explorer" Frnt Floor Mats
  • 110V/150W Ac Power Outlet
  • 12.3" Lcd Digital Cluster
  • 2Nd Row Heated Seats
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Auto-Dim Rearview Mirror
  • Dual Illum Vis Vanity Mirr
  • Htd Lth Wrapped Steer Whl W/Logo, Mounted Controls And Tilt/Tele Str Column
  • Htd/Ventilated Frt Seats
  • Powerfold 3Rd Row Seat
  • Red Stitch Accents
  • 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 (400A)

    Class III Trailer Tow Package

      BlueCruise Hardware

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

          Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)

            Sun and Sound Package

              BlueCruise Equipped (90-Day trial)

                Premium Package

                  Discount - Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade


                    • Navigation System
                    • Equipment Group 400A Standard Package
                    • Sun and Sound Package
                    • 10 Speakers
                    • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
                    • Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
                    • 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
                    • Memory seat
                    • 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
                    • Remote Control Front Windows
                    • Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
                    • 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
                    • Auto-dimming door mirrors
                    • BlueCruise Equipped (1-Year + 90-Day Plan)
                    • Bumpers: body-color
                    • Heated door mirrors
                    • Power door mirrors
                    • Spoiler
                    • Turn signal indicator mirrors
                    • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
                    • Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
                    • Compass
                    • Driver door bin
                    • Driver vanity mirror
                    • Front reading lights
                    • Garage door transmitter
                    • Heated steering wheel
                    • Heated/Ventilated Miko Suede Captain's Chairs
                    • Illuminated entry
                    • Leather steering wheel
                    • Outside temperature display
                    • Overhead console
                    • Passenger vanity mirror
                    • Rear reading lights
                    • Sport steering wheel
                    • Tachometer
                    • Telescoping steering wheel
                    • Tilt steering wheel
                    • Trip computer
                    • 3rd row seats: bench
                    • Front Bucket Seats
                    • Front Center Armrest
                    • Heated front seats
                    • Heated rear seats
                    • Multicontour Seats with Front Active Motion
                    • Power passenger seat
                    • Split folding rear seat
                    • Ventilated front seats
                    • Passenger door bin
                    • Alloy wheels
                    • Wheels: 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum
                    • Rain sensing wipers
                    • Rear window wiper
                    • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
                    • Variably intermittent wipers
                    • *NAVIGATION SYSTEM*
                    • *POWER LIFTGATE*
                    • *LEATHER SEATS*
                    • *BLIND SPOT DETECTION*
                    • *MOONROOF/SUNROOF*
                    • *TOW PACKAGE*
                    • *SIRIUS/XM RADIO*
                    • *FORD SYNC*
                    • *HEATED/COOLED SEATS*
                    • *BACKUP CAMERA*
                    • *PUSH BUTTON START/STOP*
                    • *3RD ROW SEATING*
                    • *4X4/4WD/AWD*
                    • *2ND ROW BUCKETS*
                    • *Bluetooth®*
                    • *FACTORY WARRANTY*
                    • *APPLE CARPLAY*
                    • *HEATED STEERING WHEEL*
                    • *ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL*
                    • *LANE-KEEP ASSIST*
                    • Vehicle
                      • EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
                    • Mileage
                      • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20
                      • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 18
                      • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 25
                    • Weight Information
                      • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4766
                    • 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): 12.8
                    • Tires
                      • Front Tire Size: P275/45WR21
                      • Rear Tire Size: P275/45WR21
                    • Wheels
                      • Front Wheel Size (in): 21 X 9
                      • Rear Wheel Size (in): 21 X 9
                      • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
                      • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
                    • Steering
                      • Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
                    • Fuel Tank
                      • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 20.2
                    • Exterior Dimensions
                      • Wheelbase (in): 119.1
                      • Length, Overall (in): 198.8
                      • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.9
                      • Height, Overall (in): 69.8
                      • Track Width, Front (in): 66.9
                      • Track Width, Rear (in): 66.9
                      • Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.8
                      • 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: 6
                      • Passenger Volume (ft³): 151.8
                      • Front Head Room (in): 40.7
                      • Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
                      • Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.1
                      • Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
                      • Second Head Room (in): 40.5
                      • Second Leg Room (in): 38.3
                      • 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: 4.0
                      • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.9

                    Warranty

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