High-performance capability, bold ST styling, and refined comfort define this **2026 Ford Explorer ST 4WD**, finished in striking **Vapor Blue Metallic** with **Onyx seating featuring Miko suede inserts and red ST stitching**. Power comes from the exhilarating **3.0L EcoBoost V6**, paired with a **10-speed automatic transmission**, delivering confident acceleration, sport-tuned handling, and sure-footed 4WD tractionideal for Tampa Bay drivers who want a true performance SUV that still fits everyday life.

Built on the **ST 400A Equipment Group**, this Explorer ST brings aggressive design and capability straight from the factory. Exterior highlights include **21-inch aluminum wheels**, **quad-tip dual exhaust**, **black mesh grille**, auto LED headlamps and fog lamps, LED taillamps, **rain-sensing wipers**, **ST projection logo lamps**, a **power liftgate**, front and rear skid-plate elements, a **Class III Trailer Tow Package**, and trailer sway control. The result is a commanding, athletic presence whether youre cruising through Wesley Chapel, Tampa, or St. Pete.

Inside, the ST cabin blends performance and luxury with premium materials and thoughtful technology:
• **12.3-inch LCD digital instrument cluster**
• **Heated and ventilated front seats**
• **Heated second-row seats**
• **PowerFold third-row seating**
• Ambient interior lighting
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• **Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with ST logo**
• Universal garage door opener
• Red ST accent stitching
• **USB-C ports in all rows**

Factory upgrades from the optional equipment list elevate this Explorer even further. **Second-row captains chairs** create a more open, upscale layout with easier access to the third row. The **Sun & Sound Package** adds a **twin-panel moonroof**, **B&O 14-speaker premium audio system**, and **multicontour Active Motion front seats**, making long commutes and weekend road trips along the Gulf Coast feel first class. Additional equipment includes **BlueCruise hardware (90-day trial)**, **18-inch spare wheel and jack kit**, **Ford Connectivity (1-year trial)**, **front license plate bracket**, and **50-state emissions** compliance.

Technology is a core strength of the 2026 Explorer ST. The expansive **13.2-inch touchscreen** runs the **Ford Digital Experience**, featuring built-in Google Maps and Google Play Store, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and over-the-air updates. A **360-degree camera system** makes navigating tight parking areas around Tampa, New Tampa, or downtown St. Pete effortless. Performance brakes with red calipers, selectable drive modes, sport-tuned suspension, **5G Wi-Fi hotspot capability**, and Remote Start round out a well-equipped, performance-focused package.

EPA estimates rate this Explorer ST at **20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway)** with **5.0 gallons per 100 miles**, an estimated **$2,500 annual fuel cost**, and approximately **$4,000 more in fuel costs over five years** compared to the average new vehicleexpected figures for a high-output twin-turbo V6 performance SUV.

Safety and security features include AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, dual-stage front airbags, driver knee airbag, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, Safety Canopy system, LATCH child-safety anchors, individual tire-pressure monitoring, perimeter alarm, Personal Safety System, and SOS Post-Crash Alert.

As with every new vehicle from **Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel**, this Explorer ST includes the **Parks Plus Nationwide Lifetime Powertrain Warranty**, along with select Parks Plus benefits such as paint protection, nitrogen tire service, and roadside assistanceadding long-term value and peace of mind for drivers across the Tampa Bay area.
Not all customers may qualify for all rebates. Price includes: $2000 - Conquest Bonus Cash - Jeep, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota. Exp. 03/31/2026 $2500 - Reta