Step inside the 2026 Ford Explorer® interior, and the spacious three-row cabin meets you with personalized comfort and easy-to-use technology. Supportive seating choices, adjustable cargo space, and wide-ranging driver assistance features round out an interior your whole family can settle into, wherever the day leads. Learn about the cabin features and specifications of the 2026 Ford Explorer with this interior overview prepared by the team at TERA Ford.
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Comfort reaches every row of the 2026 Ford Explorer, where standard second-row captain’s seats with E-Z Entry simplify third-row access for kids and car seats alike. Available multicontour front seats with Active Motion® massage support you through extended drives, keeping stiff shoulders out of the commute home. Warming options such as available heated second-row seats take the sting out of winter mornings, and standard tri-zone automatic climate control lets each row set its own temperature.
Available interior features include:
Five interior colors pair with cloth, ActiveX®, Miko® suede, and leather seat materials across the 2026 Ford Explorer lineup, each with its own stitching and trim details.
Available seat colors and materials include:
Adults fit in all three rows of the 2026 Ford Explorer, with 43 inches of front legroom, 37.5 inches in the second row, and 31.8 inches in the third. Seating capacity comes to six with the standard second-row captain’s seats or seven with the available 35/30/35-split bench. There’s generous space for strollers, sports bags, and weekend luggage with up to 85.8 cubic feet of cargo room when the rear two rows are folded, and the available PowerFold® third-row seats drop the back row for you. Behind the third row, 16.3 cubic feet handles the grocery run.
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Technology stays within easy reach in the 2026 Ford Explorer, where the Ford Digital Experience puts apps and navigation on the standard 13.2-inch infotainment display. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ bring your phone’s maps and playlists to the touchscreen before you leave the driveway, and a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display sits on the dashboard. For an audio upgrade, the available B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® delivers rich, detailed sound to all three rows. Available third-row USB ports and a household-style power outlet keep back-row devices charged.
Available technology features include:
Every 2026 Ford Explorer comes standard with the Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ suite of driver assistance features monitoring your surroundings. Highlights include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering, along with BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert. For extra support, available BlueCruise hands-free highway driving capability provides steering assistance on pre-mapped highway segments, and an available 360-degree camera with split view takes the guesswork out of tight parking spots.
Available safety features include:
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The three-row 2023 Ford Explorer® is a modern and spacious SUV with a well-designed interior, available with various technology, safety, and comfort options, including a twin panel moonroof. Whether you want additional room for cargo or are interested in the infotainment capabilities, the Ford Explorer is sure to impress. To learn more about what’s inside the Explorer, continue reading this 2023 Ford Explorer interior review created by the team at TERA Ford in Plano, IL.
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Whoever is traveling with you and whatever they bring with them will find ample room within the 2023 Ford Explorer. The three rows of seating allow up to seven passengers to travel inside, and the fold-flat second row and the split-folding third-row bench seat can be maneuvered to access more cargo space when the seats aren’t needed. View the interior specifications with the following table:
Utilize advanced safety features and driver assistance technology within the 2023 Ford Explorer. The Ford Co-Pilot360™ safety suite includes a rear view camera and active park assist for entering or leaving tight spaces, along with a lane keeping system for support on the road. Available safety features include:
Stay connected on the go with the intuitive technology within the 2023 Ford Explorer, focused around the SYNC® 3 infotainment system, which gives access to Bluetooth®, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™. Whether you’re experiencing your favorite music through premium sound systems, or keeping your smart device topped up with wireless device charging, the Ford Explorer has an impressive collection of available features ready to enhance your driving experience. Other technology features include:
The 2023 Ford Explorer has several interior colors to choose from, depending on which trim and seat material type you choose. These colors include Sandstone, Ebony, and Light Slate for cloth or leather seats, or Java on the King Ranch® trim for its Del Rio leather seats. Find a color that suits your personality and customize your Ford Explorer.
The 2026 Ford Explorer interior is best judged from the driver’s seat, and TERA Ford in Plano, IL, makes that easy. Check our inventory to see which Explorer trims are currently available, then stop in and see your favorite up close. For anything else you need, contact us online or call us at (815) 786-3333.
