The 2026 Ford Explorer® brings spacious, family-friendly capability wherever your daily commutes and fun adventures take you. With three rows of seating, the latest safety features, and intuitive technology, the Explorer and its versatile interior are designed to accommodate your family’s driving needs. Learn all about what’s inside with this 2026 Ford Explorer interior guide created by the team at Westfield Ford.
For a look at other key features and performance specs, check out our Explorer review. You can find your ideal Explorer for sale in our inventory, and pair it with one of our finance or lease offers. Eager to see the Explorer in person? Consider scheduling a test drive at our Ford dealership in Countryside, IL. We’re always happy to help, so feel free to contact us online or over the phone at (708) 354-8600.
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Enjoy premium comfort and relaxation on every journey inside the adaptable 2026 Ford Explorer. You and your copilot can sink into available multicontour front seats with Active Motion® massage functionality. Stay cozy in all seasons with available heated and ventilated front seats, and extend cold-weather comfort to the rear passengers with the available heated second-row seats. Easily adjust the interior with the available PowerFold® third-row seats.
Available interior features include:
Dark Space Gray
Space Gray
Mojave Dusk
Onyx
Salt Crystal Gray
Thanks to an expansive interior, the 2026 Ford Explorer is designed to accommodate both your passenger and cargo needs. The Ford Explorer has three rows of seating, including two front bucket seats, a second-row bench seat or two captain’s chairs, and a third-row bench seat, allowing it to seat seven or eight passengers. When it comes to storage, you have 16.3 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the third row, and up to a maximum of 85.8 cubic feet behind the front row when you fold down the rear seats.
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The 2026 Ford Explorer enhances your driving experience with its extensive safety and infotainment technology. Gain enhanced confidence on your daily drives with the standard Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ safety suite, which includes key driver assistance capabilities. Take on extended drives with the available BlueCruise hands-free highway driving capability, and improve parking and reversing with the 360-degree camera. Pair your phone to the Ford Digital Experience infotainment system which features a standard 13.2-inch center display. Experience concert-quality sound with the available 14-speaker B&O sound system by Bang & Olufsen® with a subwoofer.
Available safety features include:
Available technology features include:
You can further enhance your 2026 Ford Explorer interior by adding available packages. The packages cover a wide range of features, from practical cargo solutions to premium amenities or technology.
Available interior package options include:
Depending on the second-row seat option, the 2026 Ford Explorer can seat seven or eight passengers.
The 2025 Ford Explorer® is ready to provide your family with plenty of growing room with a spacious interior, intuitive technology, and advanced safety features. This three-row SUV has the interior essentials and more to take on your busy commuting. Find out what’s inside with this 2025 Ford Explorer interior guide created by the team at Westfield Ford in Countryside, IL, or learn more through our Explorer review and our Explorer trims guide.
Browse through our available inventory and find your ideal Ford Explorer. Our dealership proudly serves surrounding communities, including La Grange, IL, and you can plan your trip with our directions. We’re here for all your automotive needs, including maintenance and repair at our service center, finding the right part through our parts center, and helping you put your current vehicle towards your next with trade-in value. If you have any questions, you’re more than welcome to contact us online or over the phone at (866) 306-5556.
An expansive three-row interior allows the 2025 Ford Explorer to comfortably handle passenger and cargo duties with room to spare. Seat six or seven passengers depending on your chosen seat configuration, and stretch out with 43 inches of legroom in the first row. If you’re looking to maximize storage space, you can fold down the second and third row for a maximum of 85.8 cubic feet of cargo volume. View interior specifications in the following table.
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Passenger Capacity |
Six or seven |
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Passenger Volume |
152.9 cu.-ft. |
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Headroom (First/Second/Third Row) |
40.7 / 40.5 / 38.9 in. |
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Legroom (First/Second/Third Row) |
43 / 39 / 32.2 in. |
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Hip Room (First/Second/Third Row) |
59.2 / 59.1 / 40.9 in. |
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Shoulder Room (First/Second/Third Row) |
62.1 / 61.9 / 54.6 in. |
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Cargo Volume Behind Third Row |
16.3 cu.-ft. |
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Cargo Volume Behind Second Row |
46 cu.-ft. |
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Max. Cargo Volume |
85.8 cu.-ft. |
The whole family can stay connected with the intuitive infotainment technology waiting inside the 2025 Ford Explorer. A standard 13.2-inch touchscreen allows you to access key apps and features through Bluetooth®, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™. Play your family’s favorite music and make every trip a concert with the available 14-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®. To keep your smartphone’s battery topped-up, consider the available wireless charging pad. Available technology features include:
Enhance your confidence with the sophisticated safety technology in the 2025 Ford Explorer. The standard Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ suite is ready for whatever your drive entails with BLIS® (blind spot information system), a lane-keeping system, and Pre-Collision Assist®. Allow the available front, rear, and side parking sensors to help you maneuver into tough spots, and when it’s time to pull out, the available 360-degree camera with split view can give you next-level visibility. Available safety features include:
Find your unique interior style with the seat upholstery material and color options available to the 2025 Ford Explorer. Choose the refined and classic Ultra Dark Space Gray cloth, or go for a more exciting Onyx ActiveX® with red highlights and add some sporty flair. If you’re looking to indulge in premium comfort, consider the available leather seat upholstery, which comes in Mojave Dusk and Salt Crystal Gray. Available seat upholstery and color combinations include:
When you’re ready to find your new Ford Explorer for sale in Countryside, IL, visit Westfield Ford. See what Explorer models and interiors we have for you to choose from, and pick the right one for your driving needs. Feel free to reach out to us online or over the phone at (708) 354-8600 if you have any questions.
