2026 Ford Explorer Platinum



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  • $6,752 DISCOUNT
    $52,398 BEST PRICE

  • MSRP $59,000
  • Dealer Discount: -$2,252
  • DHF Price $56,748
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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMUK8HH9TGB61877
Stock #: DT1876
Model Code: K8H
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Black Metallic
  • Interior Color Salt Crystal/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

Meet the 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum, a sophisticated three-row SUV built to handle whatever your family needs. This black exterior model combines refined styling with genuine capability, offering you the space and comfort for every journey ahead.

- Lux Leather Package with quilting and stitching on seats and door panels
- Premium leather seating surfaces with captain's chairs in front and second rows
- Heated and ventilated front seats with heated rear seats
- 21 bright machined aluminum wheels with all-season tires
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with 14 speakers and HD radio
- SiriusXM satellite radio with 360L capability
- Ford Connectivity Pack providing 5G connectivity and unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot for 7 years
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
- Navigation system with backup camera
- SecuriCode keyless entry keypad
- Power liftgate and power windows throughout
- Electronic stability control and four-wheel independent suspension
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air conditioning
- Emergency communication system with 911 Assist

The 2.3L EcoBoost engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission delivers an efficient blend of performance and fuel economy, achieving 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. Four-wheel drive standard ensures confident traction in varied conditions, while the responsive steering and advanced suspension system create a composed driving experience whether navigating city streets or open highways.

Inside, the Platinum trim surrounds you with genuine luxury through its premium quilted leather, heated and ventilated front seats, and captain's chairs that provide individual comfort for each occupant. The B&O sound system fills the cabin with exceptional audio quality, while Ford Connectivity Pack opens a world of digital services through 5G connectivity and unlimited Wi-Fi, all designed to keep you connected for seven years.

Safety features include dual front impact airbags, side impact protection, overhead airbags, and a comprehensive stability control system. The parking camera assists with backing maneuvers, while 911 Assist offers peace of mind during emergencies. Traction control, anti-roll bars, and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS combine to provide dependable security for you and your passengers.

The flexible seating arrangement accommodates up to seven passengers with the third-row bench seat, while split-folding rear seats expand cargo space for larger items. All three rows benefit from climate control, and the rear window defroster ensures visibility in challenging weather.

Contact Our Pre-Owned Department for more information.317-849-9000 or Toll-Free: 800-644-4637 or EMAIL: jwilliams@donhindsford.com For over 65 years, Don Hinds Ford has been proudly serving, Indianapolis, Geist, Monrovia, Bedford, Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, Anderson, Pendleton, Greenwood, Avon, Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, Muncie, New Castle, Greenfield, Ingalls, Lapel, Lebanon, Westfield, Noblesville, New Palestine, Plainfield, Evansville, McCordsville, Fortville, Yorktown, Edgewood, Camby, Downtown Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Cincinnati, Newport, Batesville, Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Shelbyville, Cicero, Columbus, Kokomo, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Crawfordsville, Chicago, Kentucky, Louisville, Lexington, Nashville, Illinois, Danville, Franklin, Sheridan. Price includes: $1000 - SSE Down Payment Assistance. Exp. 08/31/2026 $3000 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026 $500 - Final Days Mega Bonus Cash. Exp. 08/31/2026

All Features

  • Class Iii Trailer Tow Pkg
  • Easy Fuel Capless Filler
  • Frt/Rr Skid Plate Elements
  • Grille - Unique Satin
  • Headlamps - Adaptive Led
  • Led Signature Lighting
  • Mirrors-Pwr/Htd/Auto-Fold Sig/Aprch Lamp/Mem/Autodim
  • Privacy Glass - Rear Doors
  • Roof-Rack Side Rails-Satin
  • Satin Chrome Accents
  • Taillamps/Fog Lamps - Led
  • Trailer Sway Control
  • Wipers - Rain-Sensing
  • 13.2" Lcd Touchscreen
  • 360-Degree Camera
  • 5G Modem
  • B&O Sound System, 14 Spkr
  • Ford Co-Pilot360active2.0
  • Ford Digital Experience W/Google Maps & Play Store
  • Hill Start Assist
  • Keyless Entry W/Push Start
  • Remote Start System
  • Selectable Drive Modes
  • Siriusxm W/360L- Na Ak&Hi
  • 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
  • Htd Lth Wrapped Steer Whl W/Logo, Mounted Controls And Tilt/Tele Str Column
  • Htd/Ventilated Frt Seats
  • Multicontour Front Seats W/ Active Motion
  • Powerfold 3Rd Row Seat
  • 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

Platinumâ„¢ (600A)

    Lux Leather Package

      Class III Trailer Tow Package

        BlueCruise Hardware

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

            Ford Connectivity Package (One-time purchase − 7 years)

              Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)

                Discount – 4WD Platinum™ with Lux Leather Package and BlueCruise (One-Time Purchase)

                  Premium Package


                    • Navigation System
                    • Equipment Group 600A Standard Package
                    • Ford Connectivity Package (one-Time Purchase - 7 Years)
                    • Lux Leather Package
                    • 14 Speakers
                    • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
                    • Radio data system
                    • Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD
                    • 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
                    • SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad
                    • 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
                    • Bumpers: body-color
                    • Heated door mirrors
                    • Power door mirrors
                    • Spoiler
                    • Turn signal indicator mirrors
                    • ActiveX Trimmed Captain's Chairs
                    • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
                    • Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
                    • Compass
                    • Driver door bin
                    • Driver vanity mirror
                    • Front and 2nd Rows Floor Liners with Carper Floor Mats
                    • Front reading lights
                    • Garage door transmitter
                    • Heated steering wheel
                    • Illuminated entry
                    • Leather steering wheel
                    • Outside temperature display
                    • Overhead console
                    • Passenger vanity mirror
                    • Platinum Badges on Front Row Seats
                    • Quilting and Stitching on Door Panels
                    • Quilting and Stitching on Seats
                    • 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
                    • Heated rear seats
                    • Power passenger seat
                    • Premium Leather Seating Surfaces Captain's Chairs
                    • Split folding rear seat
                    • Ventilated front seats
                    • Passenger door bin
                    • Alloy wheels
                    • Wheels: : 21" Bright Machined Aluminum w/Tarnish Dark Pockets
                    • Wheels: 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum
                    • Rain sensing wipers
                    • Rear window wiper
                    • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
                    • Variably intermittent wipers
                    • 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: 6
                      • Passenger Volume (ft³): 146
                      • Front Head Room (in): 38.9
                      • Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
                      • Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.1
                      • Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
                      • Second Head Room (in): 38.2
                      • 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: 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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