The Ford Explorer is a compelling alternative to the Chevrolet Tahoe – so much so that police forces across the U.S. use the SUV as a patrol vehicle, and for the rest of us, the Blue Oval has several attractive lease offers available this month. And it doesn’t matter which flavor you like your SUV in – Ford has an online offer for every single trim in the range. Let’s see what those entail.
2026 Ford Explorer Active Lease Offers
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Starting at the bottom of the Explorer ladder is the Active 100A, which Ford is offering for $394/month over 36 months with $4,480 due at signing. That includes a down payment of $4,086, a destination charge of $1,695, and an acquisition fee of $695. With a 10,500-mile annual limit, the estimated capitalized cost is $40,855. This vehicle comes with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine developing 300 horsepower, the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ suite of driver aids, and a Class III Trailer Tow Package that can handle up to 5,000 lbs. The Explorer Active one rung above this model (adding heated front seats, a matte hood graphic, and a power liftgate) is also eligible for a lease offer with the same 10,500-mile annual limit over 36 months. This one requires $4,642 at signing (including a $4,298 down payment) and costs $414/month with an estimated capitalized cost of $42,975.
2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line Lease Offer
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Next up is the ST-Line, which gets unique cloth seats with red stitching and a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system with a subwoofer. Here, Ford asks for $5,236 at signing, including a down payment of $4,755, with the same destination and acquisition charges applicable as above. Also a 35-month deal with a 10,500-mile limit, this deal costs $481/month with an estimated capitalized cost of $47,545. Looking for something more rugged? Keep reading.
2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Lease Offer
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For those who expect to take their SUV off-road, the Explorer Tremor’s standard Terrain Management System and Intelligent 4WD with selectable drive modes and hill descent control will come in handy. Once again, a 36-month term comes with a 10,500-mile usage limit, and this model requires $5,560 due at signing (including a $5,086 down payment) with a monthly lease payment of $474. The estimated capitalized cost here is $50,855, but that figure will rise if you want the optional 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 with 400 hp.
2026 Ford Explorer Platinum Lease Offer
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Those seeking more luxury will want to spring for the Explorer Platinum, which comes with heated, ventilated, and massaging front row seats with leather inserts and the option of a fixed panoramic glass roof with a power sunshade. For $552/month over 36 months with a 10,500-mile limit, you’ll need to put down $5,818 at signing ($5,336 is the down payment). Again, this includes a destination charge of $1,695 and an acquisition fee of $695. The estimated capitalized cost here is $53,355.
2026 Ford Explorer ST Lease Offer
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Finally, the sportiest model in the range is the Explorer ST, with the 400-hp V6 as standard, along with sport-tuned suspension and performance brakes with red calipers. With $6,307 due at signing (including a $5,730 down payment), the ST costs $577/month. Once more, this includes the same destination and acquisition fees of $1,695 and $695, respectively. The estimated capitalized cost here is $57,295, and the same 10,500-mile limit over 36 months applies.
It should be noted that each of these models in the Explorer range can also be leased over 24-, 39-, and 48-month periods and with annual mileage limits of 7,500, 12,000, 13,500, 15,000, 16,500, 18,000, or 19,500 miles. Each of these will affect the price in its own way, giving lessees numerous options.
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