The best equipment on this 2026 Ford Explorer Active shows up before the first mile. Remote start lets you cool the cabin before leaving a Wesley Chapel driveway, the heated steering wheel and heated front seats add comfort on cooler mornings, and both front occupants get power seating, including an 8-way power passenger seat through the Active Comfort Package. Add tri-zone electronic climate control and this is an Explorer designed around the people who actually spend time in it.

That same practical thinking continues behind the front row. The 50/50 split-folding third row gives you flexibility for passengers or cargo, USB-C ports are available in all rows, and the power liftgate makes loading groceries, sports gear or luggage easier when your hands are already full. Dark Space Gray ActiveX inserts give the cabin a more finished feel than a basic cloth interior without pushing the Active into luxury-trim territory.

For daily New Tampa and Land O Lakes driving, the 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 and 10-speed automatic are a strong match for the Explorer's size. Rear-wheel drive keeps the setup straightforward for the pavement-heavy miles most owners cover, while selectable drive modes let you adjust the vehicle's response as conditions change. A Class III Trailer Tow Package with Trailer Sway Control expands the job description when a small boat, utility trailer or recreational gear needs to follow you toward Zephyrhills, Dade City or Brooksville.

Space White Metallic gives this Explorer a clean, modern look, and the Active Comfort Package adds LED signature lighting and fog lamps to the 18-inch silver-painted aluminum wheels. Heated power mirrors with approach lamps, black roof rails, rear privacy glass and a body-color rear spoiler keep the exterior useful as well as polished. Parks Plus paint protection, rain-repellent treatment and headlight protection are a natural fit for a Florida SUV that will see sun, storms and plenty of highway exposure.

The technology is built to simplify the drive rather than dominate it. Ford Digital Experience runs through the 13.2-inch touchscreen with Google Maps and the Google Play Store, while a 12.3-inch digital cluster keeps key information directly ahead. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM with 360L, Wi-Fi hotspot capability and the 5G modem cover the connected side, and this Explorer includes a one-year Ford Connectivity trial. Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ and the rear-view camera add useful support for the traffic, school zones and parking lots that come with everyday Tampa Bay driving.

There is also a full-size spare wheel and jack kit on this vehicle, a small detail that can matter a lot when a road trip or longer run north does not go exactly as planned. Intelligent Access with push-button start, powerpoints and the everyday convenience of remote start round out an Explorer that is easy to settle into and easy to keep moving.

Because this is a new Ford from Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel, it includes the Parks Ford Lifetime Powertrain Warranty for added long-term ownership value.

This Active does not need a giant option list to make sense. It gets the comfort, seating flexibility, towing capability and connected technology right, then keeps the rest of the experience simple enough to enjoy every day. 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.