New 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum™ 4WD 4D Sport Utility

  • VIN: 1FMUK8HH8TGC48721
  • Stock: NF6361

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Basic Info

  • Exterior:
    Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Drivetrain:
    4WD
  • Interior:
    Dm
  • Transmission:
    10-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Engine:
    2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
  • Fuel Efficiency:
    20 CITY / 27 HWY

Key Features

  • AWD
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Backup Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth
  • Fog Lights
  • Hands-Free Liftgate
  • Interior Accents
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors / Assist
  • Side-Impact Air Bags
  • WiFi Hotspot

Description

Sam Leman Ford in Bloomington, Illinois is Central Illinois' price leader for new Fords! We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees â just applicable tax, title, and registration. No surprise add-ons when you arrive. This 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum features: - 14 Speakers - AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L - Air Conditioning - Power Liftgate - Four wheel independent suspension - Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror - Heated steering wheel - Navigation System - Lux Leather Package - Exterior Parking Camera Rear - 4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Heated front seats - Heated rear seats - Ventilated front seats - Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade - Alloy wheels The Explorer Platinum delivers a premium driving experience with its powerful 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and capable 4WD system. Enjoy excellent fuel efficiency with an EPA-estimated 20 city / 27 highway MPG. Inside, the spacious cabin is outfitted with luxurious leather seating, a premium B&O sound system, and advanced technology like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Panoramic Roof floods the interior with natural light, while the Lux Leather Package adds elegant quilting and stitching details. Safety and convenience features abound, including a Rear Camera, Blind Spot Monitoring, Automatic High Beams, and a Hands-Free Liftgate. This Explorer Platinum is the perfect blend of capability, comfort, and style. Available at Sam Leman Ford in Bloomington, Illinois! Call 309-459-8114 to schedule your test drive. Proudly serving Bloomington-Normal, Peoria, Champaign, Morton, Springfield and more! Price includes:$1000 - Employee Pricing Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 07/06/2026

Vehicle Details

Exterior

  • Tire Mobility Kit
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
  • Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Chrome Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Driver Auto Dimming, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
  • Deep Tinted Glass
  • Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Black Grille w/Metal-Look Accents
  • Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Front Fog Lamps
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • LED Brakelights
  • Headlights-Automatic Highbeams

Interior

  • Driver Seat
  • Passenger Seat
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest Outboard Only
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Ford Connect 5G Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
  • Heated Leather Steering Wheel
  • Illuminated Front Cupholder
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Compass
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
  • Garage Door Transmitter
  • 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: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert, Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents and Leather Upholstered Dashboard
  • Leather Door Trim Insert
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
  • Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 Interior 120V AC Power Outlet
  • Front And Rear Map Lights
  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
  • Carpet Floor Trim
  • Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
  • 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
  • Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer
  • 3 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Air Filtration
  • 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 Interior 120V AC Power Outlet

Entertainment

  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System, External Memory Control and Internal Memory
  • Streaming Audio
  • Integrated Roof Antenna
  • 14 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: 5,940 lbs
  • Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
  • Automatic Full-Time Four-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
  • 2 Skid Plates
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • 17.9 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust
  • Auto Locking Hubs
  • 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 Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake

Safety

  • BlueCruise (90-day free trial)
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Forward and Reverse Sensing System Front And Rear Parking Sensors
  • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot
  • PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
  • Aerial View Camera System
  • Collision Mitigation-Front
  • Driver Monitoring-Alert
  • Evasion Assist
  • 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 w/Washer
  • Front Camera w/Washer
  • Left Side Camera
  • Right Side Camera

Tech Specs

  • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
  • Body Style: Sport Utility
  • Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive
  • EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
  • Passenger Capacity: 6
  • Passenger Volume: 146
  • Base Curb Weight: 4457
  • EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5.0
  • Fuel Economy Est-Combined: 23
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 20
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 27
  • 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 Unleaded I-4
  • Displacement: 2.3 L/140
  • Fuel System: Gasoline 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: 7.6
  • 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: P255/55VR20
  • Rear Tire Size: P255/55VR20
  • Spare Tire Size:
  • Front Wheel Size: 20 X 8
  • Rear Wheel Size: 20 X 8
  • 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: 38.9
  • Front Leg Room: 42.9
  • Front Shoulder Room: 62.1
  • Front Hip Room: 59.2
  • Second Head Room: 38.2
  • Second Leg Room: 38.3
  • 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: 70.2
  • Track Width, Front: 66.9
  • Track Width, Rear: 66.9
  • Min Ground Clearance: 8.2
  • 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

Premium Options & Packages

Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
Back-Up Camera w/Washer
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
Front Fog Lamps
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert, Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents and Leather Upholstered Dashboard
Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
Forward and Reverse Sensing System Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Ford Connect 5G Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
ENGINE: 2.3L ECOBOOST I-4
  • Auto start-stop technology
PRIMARY PAINT
  • CARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC
TRANSMISSION
  • TRANSMISSION: 10-SPEED AUTOMATIC
WHEELS
  • WHEELS: 20" LUSTER NICKEL-PAINTED ALUMINUM

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Disclaimer:

New vehicle pricing includes all offers and incentives based on residency requirements by our manufacturers. Tax, Title and Tags not included in vehicle prices shown and must be paid by the purchaser. While great effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information/imagery on this site, errors do occur so please verify information/imagery with a customer service rep. With approved credit. Terms may vary.

**With approved credit. Terms may vary. Monthly payments are only estimates derived from the vehicle price with a 72 month term, 4.9% interest and 20% downpayment.

***Price may not include accessories such as bed-liners and side steps.

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1508 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61701
Sam Leman Ford 40.460004, -088.969277.