The 360-degree camera may do more work Monday through Friday than the tow package, and that is exactly why this 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line is so easy to appreciate. In a crowded New Tampa parking lot or a tighter Wesley Chapel driveway, the extra view around the vehicle makes a three-row SUV easier to place. Remote start, Intelligent Access with push-button start and the power liftgate take a few more small hassles out of the daily routine.

Agate Black Metallic gives this ST-Line a darker, cleaner look, matched with 20-inch machined aluminum wheels, a black mesh grille, LED lighting and unique ST-Line badging. Red stitch accents carry the theme into the Onyx cabin without making it feel overdone. Parks Plus paint protection, rain-repellent treatment and headlight protection are useful on a black vehicle that will spend its life in Florida sun, sudden storms and highway traffic.

The Parks Ford Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is included with this new Explorer from Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel.

When the weekend changes the plan, the Class III Trailer Tow Package and Trailer Sway Control give this Explorer another job. A small boat, utility trailer or recreational gear can follow you toward Zephyrhills, Dade City or Brooksville without requiring a larger SUV for the rest of the week. The 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 works with Ford's 10-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive, while selectable drive modes let you adjust the vehicle's response as conditions change.

The Premium Package is about making time inside the Explorer better, not just adding another badge. Ambient lighting changes the cabin after dark, the auto-dimming rearview mirror cuts down on glare, and the 110V/150W AC outlet gives you a household-style power source for compatible devices and smaller equipment. Heated front seats, heated second-row seats and a heated premium leather-wrapped steering wheel add comfort, while power seating for both front occupants makes it easier to get settled for a longer run from Land O Lakes into Tampa.

The technology is spread throughout the cabin instead of concentrated in one place. USB-C ports in all rows help keep passenger devices charged. The 12.3-inch digital cluster handles driving information, while the 13.2-inch touchscreen runs Ford Digital Experience with Google Maps and the Google Play Store. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are there when you want your familiar phone interface, and the 10-speaker B&O system gives music and podcasts a better place to play.

Ford's 5G modem supports Ford app capability, Wi-Fi hotspot functionality and the included one-year Ford Connectivity trial. SiriusXM with 360L adds another entertainment option. On a week that includes school traffic in Wesley Chapel, a commute through New Tampa and a longer weekend drive north, those connected features make the Explorer feel more like part of the routine than another device to manage.

The spare wheel and jack kit is another practical detail that does not get much attention until it matters. So are the roof rails, rear privacy glass, garage door opener and 12V powerpoints. None of them are headline features, but together they make this ST-Line easier to own.

That is the character of this Explorer: sporty enough to stand apart, comfortable enough to use every day, and useful enough that the styling never has to carry the whole sales pitch. Not all customers may qualify for all rebates. Price includes: $1000 - Retail Bonus Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026 $3000 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026 Price includes $1,395 dealer added accessories.