If your Explorer shopping starts in Wesley Chapel but your week runs through New Tampa, Land O Lakes, Zephyrhills, Dade City, or even north toward Brooksville, this 2026 Explorer ST is the kind of SUV that makes the drive itself part of the reason to buy. Agate Black Metallic, 21-inch aluminum wheels, red performance brakes, quad-tip dual exhaust, ST badging, and a sport-tuned suspension give it a much more serious look and feel than the typical three-row family SUV.

Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel adds long-term value from the beginning with our Lifetime Powertrain Warranty on every new vehicle, while Parks Plus benefits can include protections such as paint and fabric protection, rain repellent, headlight protection, nitrogen tire service, and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. That matters on an SUV that may spend weekdays in Tampa traffic, weekends on the road, and plenty of time parked outside in Florida weather.

The 3.0L EcoBoost V6 is the heart of this Explorer ST, paired with a 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. This is the setup for the driver who wants genuine performance without giving up the space and flexibility of an Explorer. Sport-tuned suspension and performance brakes sharpen the road manners, while selectable drive modes let you adjust the vehicles response as conditions change. A Class III Trailer Tow Package and Trailer Sway Control add useful capability when the weekend includes a small boat, recreational trailer, or extra gear.

The cabin is where this particular build separates itself even further. The Sun and Sound Package brings the power moonroof, 14-speaker B&O audio system, and multicontour front seats. Heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row captains chairs, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, ambient lighting, a PowerFold third row, USB-C ports in all rows, and a 110V/150W outlet make this just as easy to live with on a school morning in Land O Lakes as it is on a longer trip out of Dade City or Brooksville.

Fords technology is built around a 13.2-inch touchscreen and Ford Digital Experience with Google Maps and Google Play Store integration. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM with 360L, a 5G modem, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, remote start, and the included one-year Ford Connectivity trial keep the cabin connected. BlueCruise equipment with a 90-day trial adds hands-free highway driving capability on compatible roads, a feature that makes real sense on I-75 between Wesley Chapel, New Tampa, and Tampa.

The 360-degree camera is another feature you appreciate every day, especially in tight parking lots around Wiregrass, crowded spaces in New Tampa, or when maneuvering a full-size SUV in downtown Tampa. Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, rear parking sensors, automatic LED lighting, and Fords full suite of airbag and child-safety systems add support without taking away from the performance-focused character.

Agate Black keeps the whole package understated until you notice the details: the red brakes behind the 21-inch wheels, the quad exhaust, the ST projection lamps, the skid-plate elements, and the black mesh grille. It looks right in Wesley Chapel and feels right on the road out toward Zephyrhills, Dade City, or Brooksville.

Three rows when the family is coming. ST suspension when the road opens up. BlueCruise when the highway gets long. That is what makes this Explorer different.
Not all customers may qualify for all rebates. 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 Price includes $1,395 dealer added accessories.