# 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4WD Agate Black Metallic 2.3L EcoBoost Three-Row SUV

**Discover the perfect combination of family comfort, turbocharged performance, and modern Ford technology with this 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4WD at University Ford North in Durham, North Carolina!**

Finished in sophisticated **Agate Black Metallic with a Dark Space Gray interior**, this Explorer Active delivers bold styling, a spacious three-row cabin, and the confidence of four-wheel drive.

### Powerful 2.3L EcoBoost Performance

Powered by Ford's responsive **2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine**, producing **300 horsepower**, this Explorer delivers impressive acceleration and confident everyday performance.

Paired with a smooth-shifting **10-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive**, the Explorer Active provides the versatility needed for family travel, daily commuting, and weekend adventures.

With an EPA-estimated **20 MPG city and 27 MPG highway**, this SUV offers an excellent balance of performance and efficiency.

### Spacious Three-Row Interior

The 2026 Explorer Active is designed with families in mind.

Its comfortable **Dark Space Gray interior** provides seating for six passengers, flexible cargo space, and convenient storage solutions.

Whether you're transporting children to school, heading to a sporting event, or planning a family vacation, the Explorer offers the room and versatility to accommodate your lifestyle.

### Advanced Ford Technology

Stay connected with the Explorer's modern technology features, including:

- **Ford Digital Experience**
- **13.2-Inch Center Touchscreen**
- **12.3-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster**
- **Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto**
- **Google Maps Integration**
- **Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+**
- **Rearview Camera**
- **Selectable Drive Modes**
- **Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability**

### Comfort and Convenience

This Explorer Active offers practical comfort features designed to make every drive more enjoyable.

Highlights include:

- **Heated Front Seats**
- **Power Driver's Seat**
- **Power Liftgate**
- **Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control**
- **Rear Air Conditioning**
- **Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start**
- **Third-Row Fold-Flat Seating**
- **18-Inch Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels**

### Impressive Towing Capability

Equipped with a **Class III Trailer Tow Package**, this Explorer offers towing capability of up to **5,000 pounds when properly equipped**.

Whether you're transporting a small boat, utility trailer, or recreational equipment, the Explorer Active delivers the versatility families appreciate.

### Bold Agate Black Metallic Styling

The **Agate Black Metallic exterior** gives this Explorer a sleek, sophisticated appearance.

Its distinctive grille, sculpted body lines, LED lighting, and attractive aluminum wheels create a modern SUV design that stands out on the road.

### Why Choose This 2026 Ford Explorer Active?

- **2.3L EcoBoost Turbocharged Engine**
- **300 Horsepower**
- **10-Speed Automatic Transmission**
- **Four-Wheel Drive**
- **Agate Black Metallic Exterior**
- **Dark Space Gray Interior**
- **Three-Row Seating for Six**
- **Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+**
- **13.2-Inch Center Touchscreen**
- **Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto**
- **Heated Front Seats**
- **Power Liftgate**
- **Class III Trailer Tow Package**
- **Up to 5,000 Pounds of Towing Capability**
- **20 City / 27 Highway MPG**

### Shop the 2026 Ford Explorer Active at University Ford North in Durham, NC

University Ford North proudly serves SUV shoppers throughout **North Durham, Roxboro, Hillsborough, Oxford, Creedmoor, Butner, Bahama, Timberlake, Rougemont, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and surrounding North Carolina communities**.