Ford Explorer Interior (2024-2026)

2026 Ford Explorer Interior
 

Whether you’re on your daily St. Louis commute, driving the kids to school in Collinsville, or embarking on an off-the-beaten-path adventure far from Edwardsville, the 2026 Explorer trims deliver a premium driving experience. While its powerhouse Ford performance and utility are legendary, the Ford Explorer interior is just as special, boasting generous room and some of the most advanced amenities in the segment. Learn more about the Ford Explorer cargo space and seating dimensions, as well as its feature highlights, in this guided tour from our Granite City-based team.

2026 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity & Cargo Space

Across all trim levels, the 2026 Explorer offers three spacious rows of seating. This means an impressive Ford Explorer seating capacity of seven passengers. What’s more, the Ford Explorer cargo space still leaves you plenty of room for all your gear—and if you’re traveling without backseat passengers, you can fold down the rear seats for even more Ford Explorer cargo space.

  • Headroom (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 40.7 inches / 40.5 inches / 38.9 inches
  • Headroom (Platinum Trim; 1st/2nd Row): 38.9 inches / 38.2 inches
  • Legroom (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 43 inches / 37.5 inches / 31.8 inches
  • Legroom (ST, Platinum, Tremor Trims; 1st/2nd Row):42.9 inches / 37 inches
  • Hip Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 59.2 inches / 59.1 inches / 40.9 inches
  • Shoulder Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 62.1 inches / 61.9 inches / 54.6 inches
  • Cargo Volume (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 85.8 cubic feet / 46 cubic feet / 16.3 cubic feet
  • Cargo Volume (ST, Platinum, Tremor Trims; 1st/2nd/3rd Row): 85.3 cubic feet / 46 cubic feet / 16.3 cubic feet

2026 Ford Explorer Interior Features

The roomy Ford Explorer seating capacity and cargo space are just the start of the features you’re sure to love about this iconic three-row SUV. Check out a few standard and available amenities that will further elevate every drive:

Standard Interior Features

  • Tri-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
  • Steering Wheel w/ Mounted Features
  • 13.2-Inch center display
  • Google Assistant, Google Maps & Google Play
  • Pinch-to-Zoom Capability
  • 911 Assist®
  • Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ Wireless Compatibility
  • 1st- & 2nd-Row USB Ports

Trim-Specific Interior Features

Explorer® Active 100A

  • AM/FM, MP3-Compatible w/ 6 Speakers
  • Tri-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
  • 2nd-Row Captain’s Chairs w/ E-Z Entry & Armrest
  • 3rd-Row Split Bench w/ Manual Fold
  • 3 12V Power Outlets & 6 USB Ports

Explorer® Active

  • Active Noise Cancellation
  • Heated 1st-Row Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • 10-Way Power Driver’s Seat
  • 2nd-Row Captain’s Chairs w/ E-Z Entry & Armrest
  • 3rd-Row Split Bench w/ Manual Fold

Explorer® ST-Line

  • B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® w/ 10 Speakers, Including Subwoofer
  • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
  • Heated 1st-Row Seats
  • 2nd-Row 35/30/35 Bench w/ E-Z Entry & Armrest

Explorer® Tremor®

  • B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® w/ 10 Speakers, Including Subwoofer
  • Miko® Suede w/ Micro-Perforated Seating Surfaces
  • Heated 1st- & 2nd-Row Seats
  • Stitched Tremor® Logo on 1st- & 2nd-Row Seats
  • 2nd-Row Captain’s Chairs w/ E-Z Entry & Armrest
  • 3rd-Row Split Bench w/ Manual Fold

Explorer® ST

  • B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® w/ 10 Speakers, Including Subwoofer
  • Heated & Ventilated 1st-Row Seats
  • Unique Miko® Suede Perforated Inserts w/ Red Stitching & ST Logo
  • Ambient Lighting
  • 2nd-Row Captain’s Chairs w/ E-Z Entry & Armrest
  • 3rd-Row PowerFold® Seats

Explorer® Platinum™

  • B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® w/ 14 Speakers, Including Subwoofer
  • Heated 1st- & 2nd-Row Seats
  • ActiveX® Trimmed w/ Leather Interlaced Diamond Perforated Inserts
  • 2nd-Row Captain’s Chairs w/ E-Z Entry & Armrest
  • 3rd-Row PowerFold® Seats

See The Ford Explorer Interior Dimensions & Features At Weber Ford

For a better idea of everything the Explorer interior has in store, contact us or visit our showroom today, and we’ll give you a tour of the cabin and set you up with a test drive. In the meantime, applying for financing and valuing your trade online will simplify the buying process later. Once you see the Explorer up close, we know you’ll agree that its cabin makes a convincing case that a family SUV can feel every bit as refined as the adventures it’s built to take on.

 
2025 Ford Explorer Interior
 

Are you on the hunt for a new SUV that will carry your family around St. Louis in style? We think you’ll love what the 2025 Ford Explorer brings to the table! The Ford Explorer interior offers comfortable seven-passenger seating, with ample stretching space in all three rows. You’ll also appreciate the Ford Explorer cargo space’s ability to carry backpacks, camping gear, or whatever the journey ahead requires. Read ahead with Weber Ford to see if the Ford Explorer interior features and measurements suit your Collinsville lifestyle!

 

 

2025 Ford Explorer Seating & Cargo Space

As mentioned above, the 2025 Ford Explorer is a three-row SUV, offering seating for up to seven passengers and a choice of cloth, ActiveX™, or leather upholstery to add further comfort throughout the cabin. If passengers aren’t a priority, drivers can enjoy up to 85.8 cubic feet of Ford Explorer cargo space with the rear and middle seats folded. See the full list of 2025 Ford Explorer interior dimensions in the breakdown below:

  • Ford Explorer Seating Capacity: 7 passengers 
  • Ford Explorer Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 40.7 inches / 40.5 inches / 38.9 inches
  • Ford Explorer Shoulder Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 62.1 inches / 61.9 inches / 54.6 inches
  • Ford Explorer Hip Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 59.2 inches / 59.1 inches / 40.9 inches
  • Ford Explorer Legroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 43 inches / 39 inches / 32.2 inches
  • Ford Explorer Cargo Space (Behind Rear/Middle/Front Rows): 16.3 cubic feet / 46 cubic feet / 85.8 cubic feet

Though the above dimensions are considered standard throughout the lineup, a few of the 2025 Ford Explorer trims offer features that slightly alter the cabin’s layout. See how two trims, the Ford Explorer Platinum and ST, differ from the rest with the dimensions below:

Explorer Platinum:

  • All the same dimensions as the Active/ST-Line, except for:
  • Ford Explorer Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 38.9 inches / 38.2 inches / 38.9 inches
  • Ford Explorer Legroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 42.9 inches / 38.3 inches / 32.2 inches

Explorer ST:

  • All the same dimensions as the Active/ST-Line, except for:
  • Ford Explorer Seating Capacity: 6 passengers
  • Ford Explorer Legroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 42.9 inches / 38.3 inches / 32.2 inches

2025 Ford Explorer Interior Features

In addition to comfortable seating and expansive cargo storage, the 2025 Ford Explorer provides a range of convenience and connectivity features to keep you moving on the Edwardsville streets. Some of the standard features you can find inside the 2025 Ford Explorer include:

  • 10-way power driver’s seat
  • 4-way power passenger’s seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control
  • Steering-wheel mounted controls
  • 12.3-inch digital information cluster
  • 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen with the new Ford Digital Experience
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone compatibility
  • FordPass Connect™ with 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability
  • Alexa Built-in
  • USB ports in all 3 rows
  • SiriusXM® with 360L
  • 6-speaker audio system

But the interior technology doesn’t stop there—drivers who opt for the top trims of the 2025 Ford Explorer will find even more available amenities, including a universal garage door opener, a wireless charging pad, and premium B&O® sound systems by Bang & Olufsen. 

Check Out the 2025 Ford Explorer Interior at Weber Ford

Bring your whole crew to our Granite City dealership to put the Ford Explorer dimensions to the test! If this modern SUV has all the space and amenities your family needs, our finance team can help you pick a financing or leasing plan that suits you. We can’t wait to work with you when the time comes.


2024 Ford Explorer Interior

Are you searching for a spacious vehicle that will fit your whole family? With several trim levels to consider, the 2024 Ford Explorer could be the right match for you, catering to families and traveling parties of varying sizes. Whether you’re dropping off the kids at school or you’re going on a family trip outside of St. Louis, you’ll know that your passengers will be cozy and happy inside this three-row SUV. Discover more about what’s inside this model before trading in your current vehicle.

 

 

How Many Seats Does the 2024 Ford Explorer Have?

The 2024 Ford Explorer comfortably seats up to seven passengers. The cabin is designed to be convenient and versatile, with available PowerFold® third-row seats and E-Z Entry second-row seats making it easy to accommodate passengers and cargo alike. Whether you need more room for your loved ones or your belongings, the new Ford Explorer can handle it.

2024 Ford Explorer Interior Features & Technology

The new Explorer interior is packed with a suite of features designed to adapt, impress, and elevate your drives around Collinsville. The available 10.1-inch LCD Capacitive Portrait Touchscreen provides a vibrant, customizable display at your fingertips, while Multi-Color Ambient Lighting sets the mood with seven available colors. Take the immersion a step further with the available B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, featuring 12 speakers and a subwoofer. Additionally, the available twin-panel moonroof provides an incredible view of the sky and lets more light into the cabin. Here’s a sample of some key features you’ll find inside this Ford SUV:

  • E-Z Entry second-row seats
  • Available 10.1-inch LCD Capacitive Portrait Touchscreen
  • Available Multi-Color Ambient Lighting (seven colors)
  • Available B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®
  • Available twin-panel moonroof
  • Available PowerFold® third-row seat

Customization doesn’t stop there, though, as different drive modes allow you to tailor your on-road preferences. Choose between Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, and Slippery Trail, as well as Intelligent 4WD and Deep Snow/Sand on select models. These drive modes can automatically modify the electronic stability and traction control systems to optimize performance.

2024 Ford Explorer Safety Technology

While you and your family get comfortable inside the 2024 Ford Explorer, you will travel with total peace of mind thanks to Ford Co-Pilot360™, a suite of safety and driver-assistive features. Confidently commute around Edwardsville when you have access to these safety technologies:

  • Auto High-Beam Headlamps
  • Rear View Camera
  • Lane-Keeping System
  • Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Pre-Collision Assist®
  • BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System)

These features will assist you in traveling on the crowded roads ahead.

Experience the Ford Explorer at Weber Ford

Does this SUV tick all of the boxes on your checklist? If you’re interested in the new Ford Explorer, we invite you to make your way over to our lot in Granite City for a test drive before signing the dotted line. Reach out to our team to make an appointment or to ask us any questions you may have. In the meantime, browse our current offers and see if there is one you’d like to take advantage of!



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