New 2026 Ford Explorer For Sale in NJ
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2026 Ford Explorer for Sale and Lease in Toms River, NJ at Celebrity Ford
Some SUVs are built around one very specific purpose.
The 2026 Ford Explorer prefers keeping its options open.
It's spacious enough for family duty, comfortable enough for Garden State Parkway commutes, capable enough for weekend adventures, and stylish enough that nobody has to know the third row is currently covered in Goldfish crackers.
That's real family luxury.
If you're searching for a 2026 Ford Explorer for sale in Toms River, NJ, comparing current Ford Explorer lease offers, or looking for a three-row SUV that fits naturally into life around the Jersey Shore, Celebrity Ford is ready to help.
From Route 37 traffic to weekends near Island Beach State Park, the Explorer was basically made for a schedule that refuses to stay predictable.
Built for Life Around the Jersey Shore
Toms River families ask a lot from their SUVs.
Monday means school drop-offs and a commute along Route 9. Friday afternoon could mean heading toward Point Pleasant. Saturday might involve loading everyone up for Seaside Heights, Barnegat Bay, or a day at Island Beach State Park.
The 2026 Explorer is ready for all of it.
Depending on configuration, the Explorer can seat six or seven passengers across three rows while offering more than 85 cubic feet of maximum available cargo space.
All 2026 Explorer models also come standard with a Class III Trailer Tow Package and can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.
Boat?
Camper?
Weekend toys?
The Explorer would like to know what time we're leaving.
Find Your 2026 Ford Explorer
Drivers shopping for a 2026 Ford Explorer for sale or lease have four configurations to consider.
- Active - The Active adds additional available convenience and comfort features for families who spend plenty of time on the road. Both make strong choices for daily life around Toms River, Brick, Bayville, and Ocean County.
- ST-Line - The ST-Line brings a sportier personality without requiring you to explain to your passengers why every highway entrance suddenly feels like qualifying. Distinctive wheels, athletic styling, and available premium features give it a more aggressive appearance while maintaining the everyday versatility families expect from an Explorer.
- Tremor - New for 2026, the Explorer Tremor takes the family SUV in a decidedly more adventurous direction. Its off-road-focused equipment, distinctive styling, Intelligent 4WD, and available 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 give drivers additional capability when pavement isn't necessarily part of the weekend plan. It's still an Explorer. It simply owns hiking boots now.
- ST - The Explorer ST is for drivers who looked at their three-row family SUV and thought, "This could use more horsepower." Powered by a 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 producing up to 400 horsepower, the ST adds serious performance to the Explorer formula while maintaining passenger space and everyday practicality. School run? Absolutely. Enthusiastic school run? Also available.
- Platinum - The Platinum brings the Explorer into more luxurious territory with premium interior materials, sophisticated styling, available multicontour seating, upscale technology, and additional comfort features.
It's the Explorer for families who need three rows but aren't interested in giving up the finer things.
| Feature | Active | Tremor | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost® | 2.3L EcoBoost® | 2.3L EcoBoost® |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp | 385 hp |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | RWD / AWD | RWD / AWD |
| MPG (City/Highway) | 20 / 27 | 19 / 23 | 20 / 29 |
| Wheels | 18-inch | 18-inch | 20-inch |
| Infotainment Display | 13.2-inch | 13.2-inch | 13.2-inch |
Technology That Keeps Everyone Connected
Family vehicles have one particularly important job.
Keep everybody occupied.
The 2026 Explorer offers the Ford Digital Experience with a 13.2-inch center display, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, multiple USB ports, available B&O® premium audio systems, and connected entertainment features.
Available Ford BlueCruise adds hands-free highway driving capability on compatible roads, with Automatic Lane Change technology available for 2026.
Whether you're heading north on the Garden State Parkway or making the summer crawl toward Seaside Heights, the Explorer brings plenty of technology along.
The traffic may not move.
At least your playlist will.
Interior Space for Real Family Life
The Explorer's cabin is designed around people who actually carry things.
And other people.
Depending on configuration, seating is available for up to seven passengers, while flexible second- and third-row arrangements make it easy to switch between passenger and cargo duty.
Maximum available cargo capacity reaches approximately 85.8 cubic feet, providing plenty of room for luggage, beach chairs, sports equipment, coolers, groceries, and whatever the kids absolutely needed to bring.
Available multicontour massaging leather-trimmed seats, ambient lighting, premium audio, and PowerFold® third-row seating add additional comfort and convenience.
Safety for New Jersey Roads
New Jersey driving occasionally requires...awareness.
The Explorer offers Ford Co-Pilot360® driver-assistance technologies designed to help provide additional confidence.
Available and standard technologies can include Lane-Keeping System, BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering, parking assistance, camera technology, and available BlueCruise.
Whether you're navigating Route 37 in July, changing lanes on the Parkway, or backing out of a crowded parking space near Point Pleasant, those extra electronic eyes are welcome.
Why Shop Celebrity Ford?
Drivers from Toms River, Brick, Bayville, Lakewood, Manchester, Point Pleasant, Seaside Heights, Beachwood, Jackson, and communities throughout Ocean County can turn to Celebrity Ford when searching for a 2026 Ford Explorer for sale or comparing available Explorer lease options.
Whether you want the everyday versatility of an Active, sporty personality of an ST-Line, trail-ready attitude of the new Tremor, performance of the ST, or premium comfort of the Platinum, our team can help you compare your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 Ford Explorer for sale in Toms River, NJ?
Celebrity Ford can help shoppers check availability of 2026 Ford Explorer models for sale in Toms River.
Can I lease a 2026 Ford Explorer?
Available 2026 Ford Explorer lease offers may vary. Contact Celebrity Ford to review current leasing opportunities.
What trims are available on the 2026 Ford Explorer?
The lineup includes Active, ST-Line, Tremor, ST, and Platinum.
How many people can the 2026 Ford Explorer seat?
Depending on the configuration, the Explorer offers seating for six or seven passengers across three rows.
How much can the 2026 Ford Explorer tow?
When properly equipped, the 2026 Explorer can tow up to 5,000 pounds, and every model comes standard with a Class III Trailer Tow Package.
Where can I test drive a 2026 Ford Explorer near Toms River?
Visit Celebrity Ford in Toms River, NJ, to browse available 2026 Ford Explorer models for sale, compare trims and lease options, and schedule your test drive.