Will the 2026 Ford Explorer clear the snow?
Yes. Clears 6 in of snow.
7.8in of clearance
- 1.8 in to spare.
- 2026 Ford Explorer Active RWD.
- AWD or 4WD on 10 of 17 trims. This trim: RWD.
- Higher than 41% of 156 SUVs (2026).
6 inches of snow.
| Snow depth | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in | +3.8 in | Yes |
| 6 in | +1.8 in | Yes |
| 8 in | -0.2 in | No |
| 10 in | -2.2 in | No |
| 12 in | -4.2 in | No |
| Trim | Drivetrain | Clearance, in | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active RWD | RWD | 7.8 | +1.8 in | Yes |
| Active w/100A Pkg RWD | RWD | 7.6 | +1.6 in | Yes |
| Active 4WD | 4WD | 7.8 | +1.8 in | Yes |
| Active w/100A Pkg 4WD | 4WD | 8.2 | +2.2 in | Yes |
| Active (200A) RWD | RWD | 7.7 | +1.7 in | Yes |
| Active w/200A Pkg RWD | RWD | 7.6 | +1.6 in | Yes |
| Active (200A) 4WD | 4WD | 7.8 | +1.8 in | Yes |
| Active w/200A Pkg 4WD | 4WD | 8.2 | +2.2 in | Yes |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | AWD | 7.8 | +1.8 in | Yes |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | AWD | 7.8 | +1.8 in | Yes |
| ST RWD | RWD | 7.8 | +1.8 in | Yes |
| ST 4WD | 4WD | 7.8 | +1.8 in | Yes |
What this cannot tell you
Clearance at rest, empty. Load lowers it.
Tires and drivetrain not scored.
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