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2026 Ford Explorer dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

198.7in long

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198.7 in long119.1 in wheelbase89.3 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 178 SUVs (2026). Height not listed. Drawing uses the class median.

Dimensions by trim

2026 Ford Explorer: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
Active w/100A Pkg RWD, Active w/200A Pkg RWD198.8 in78.9 in78.9 in69.6 in119.1 in7.6 in38.7 ft
Active RWD, Active 4WD198.7 in78.7 in89.3 in70.1 in to 78.9 in119.1 in7.8 in38.7 ft
Active w/100A Pkg 4WD, Active w/200A Pkg 4WD198.8 in78.9 in78.9 in70.2 in119.1 in8.2 in38.7 ft
Active (200A) RWD198.8 in78.7 in78.9 in69.8 in119.1 in7.7 in38.7 ft
Active (200A) 4WD, Police Interceptor Utility AWD198.8 in78.7 in78.9 in69.8 in119.1 in7.8 in38.7 ft
ST-Line RWD, Platinum RWD198.7 in78.9 in89.3 in69.6 in119.1 in7.6 in to 7.8 in38.7 ft
ST-Line 4WD, Platinum 4WD198.7 in78.9 in89.3 in70.2 in119.1 in7.8 in to 8.2 in38.7 ft
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD198.8 in78.7 in78.9 in69.8 in119.1 in7.8 inN/A
Tremor 4WD198.7 in78.9 in89.3 in70.2 in119.1 in8.2 in to 8.7 in38.7 ft
ST RWD198.7 in78.9 in89.3 in69.6 in119.1 in7.8 in38.7 ft
ST 4WD198.7 in78.9 in89.3 in69.8 in119.1 in7.8 in38.7 ft
2026 Ford Explorer: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
Active w/100A Pkg RWD, Active w/200A Pkg RWD4,344 lb to 4,458 lb
Active RWD, Active 4WD, ST-Line RWD, ST-Line 4WD, Platinum RWD, Platinum 4WD4,360 lb
Active w/100A Pkg 4WD, Active w/200A Pkg 4WD4,457 lb
Active (200A) RWD4,360 lb
Active (200A) 4WD, Police Interceptor Utility AWD4,409 lb
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWDN/A
Tremor 4WD4,523 lb
ST RWD4,458 lb to 4,670 lb
ST 4WD4,458 lb to 4,766 lb
2026 Ford Explorer: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxBehind row 3Passenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomRow 3 legroomFront headroomRear headroom
Active w/100A Pkg RWD, Active w/100A Pkg 4WD, Active w/200A Pkg RWD, Active w/200A Pkg 4WD16.3 cu ft85.3 cu ft16.3 cu ft152.9 cu ft43.0 in39.0 in32.2 in40.7 in40.5 in
Active RWD46.0 cu ft85.3 cu ft16.3 cu ft165.8 cu ft43.0 in38.3 in32.2 in40.7 in40.5 in
Active 4WD46.0 cu ft85.3 cu ft16.3 cu ft165.8 cu ft43.0 in38.3 in32.2 in40.7 in40.5 in
Active (200A) RWD, Active (200A) 4WD, Police Interceptor Utility AWD46.0 cu ft85.3 cu ft16.3 cu ft151.8 cu ft42.9 in38.3 in32.2 in40.7 in40.5 in
ST-Line RWD, ST-Line 4WD, Tremor 4WD16.3 cu ft85.3 cu ft16.3 cu ft152.9 cu ft to 165.8 cu ft43.0 in39.0 in32.2 in40.7 in40.5 in
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD46.0 cu ftN/A16.3 cu ft151.8 cu ft42.9 in38.3 in32.2 in40.7 in40.5 in
Platinum RWD, Platinum 4WD16.3 cu ft85.3 cu ft16.3 cu ft146.0 cu ft to 165.8 cu ft43.0 in38.3 in32.2 in38.9 in to 40.7 in38.2 in
ST RWD, ST 4WD16.3 cu ft85.3 cu ft16.3 cu ft151.8 cu ft to 165.8 cu ft43.0 in38.3 in32.2 in40.7 in40.5 in

Weight

Curb weight
4,360 lb
Kilograms
1,978 kg
US tons
2.2 tons

Active RWD. All trims: 4,360 lb to 4,523 lb.

Heavier than 43% of 165 SUVs (2026).

Garage fit

2026 Ford Explorer in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes65.3 in32.6 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes89.3 in44.6 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes41.3 in80.7 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes89.3 in104.7 in
2026 Ford Explorer through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallN/A6.7 inN/A
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallN/A18.7 inN/A

Door width check uses the mirrors: 89.3 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 65.3 in spare length. 32.6 in each side.
  • Door: not enough data.

Size class

Mid-size SUV.

Longer than 76% of 178 SUVs (2026).

Median of 178 SUVs (2026): 191.6 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 46.0 cu ft. More than 97% of 176 SUVs (2026).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2026 Ford Explorer and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs ExplorerCargo, seats upvs Explorer
Chevrolet Traverse204.5 in+5.8 in22.9 cu ft-23.1 cu ft
Toyota Grand Highlander201.4 in+2.7 in20.6 cu ft-25.4 cu ft
Honda Pilot199.9 in+1.2 in18.6 cu ft-27.4 cu ft
Lincoln Aviator199.7 in+1.0 in19.2 cu ft-26.8 cu ft
Ford Explorer198.7 in-46.0 cu ft-
Nissan Pathfinder197.7 in-1.0 in16.6 cu ft-29.4 cu ft
Toyota Highlander194.9 in-3.8 in16.0 cu ft-30.0 cu ft
Jeep Grand Cherokee193.5 in-5.2 in37.7 cu ft-8.3 cu ft
Subaru Solterra184.6 in-14.1 in23.8 cu ft-22.2 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

Active RWD.

Front legroom
43.0 inMore than 82% of 175 SUVs (2026).
Rear legroom
38.3 inMore than 47% of 167 SUVs (2026).
Row 3 legroom
32.2 in
Front headroom
40.7 inMore than 70% of 169 SUVs (2026).
Rear headroom
40.5 inMore than 91% of 168 SUVs (2026).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked