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ptcomputergeek · Oct 31, 2025

I had a few thoughts. First, the Marsh Gray Explorer above definitely does not look gray to me, notice it is next to an older gray explorer for comparison. To me, the Marsh Gray appears to have a subtle green tint, maybe others will disagree

Second, in regards to the ford "delete button", I wonder, and this is just a theory, if ford removes options that were problematic, so they do not need to continuously fix stuff?

SugarMouth · Oct 31, 2025

ptcomputergeek said:

Exactly what I thought with the sunroof to glass panel change.

Caster · Oct 31, 2025

Ford has always decontented vehicle as they cycle through their current generations. This is nothing new and it is a profit driver for Ford. It only benefits them, not the comsumer.

bluesnake01 · Oct 31, 2025

Caster said:

Which is pretty funny since usually its best to skip the first batch.

This time around, the last ones from the first batch ended up being the one's to buy for all the potential options

Caster · Oct 31, 2025

bluesnake01 said:

I've just never seen it happen during the same year of a refresh.. that's a big F' you to customers IMO.

ptcomputergeek · Nov 26, 2025

Finally, my 2026 Ford Explorer ST is in production! One odd observation, even my window sticker is missing the ST badge, are they trying to save money on red ink? LOL

Cdubya · Dec 2, 2025

There are some decent numbers of 2026s on dealer lots. My 2020 was totalled so I was in a hurry to get into a new ST. Thankfully they found one without the sunroof but i had to accept it being black instead of carbonized gray. After 3 weeks of driving now, I love it. The interior and tech are welcome improvements!

ptcomputergeek · Dec 15, 2025

My 2026 Explorer was finally delivered! Although there are many choices on dealer lots, no local dealers have exactly what I wanted.

PughDE · Jan 4, 2026

My Explorer ST has been in production since 12/17. I assume there's an option that I ordered that's out of stock. My sticker has the description, Explorer ST. Any ideas, what gives?

PughDE · Jan 5, 2026

Here is the rest of the sticker.

ptcomputergeek · Jan 6, 2026

PughDE said:

For my Explorer, I noticed it was "in production" for multiple weeks. I do not think that In Production means exactly what we may think.

PughDE · Jan 6, 2026

This is the definition of production based on Ford 's tracking data.

ptcomputergeek · 2026-01-16T14:18:37-0600

PughDE said:

Just curious, are there any updates with your order? If you watch any of the youtube videos from Long McArthur, he does recommend not to add accessories to your order that can be easily purchased later. It is possible one of the accessories you choose is out of stock and that will hold up your order. I was considering adding the keypad to my explorer, but I am not sure how useful that will be since the doors unlock as long as your key bob is close to your Explorer and I am not sure if you can even lock your key fob in your Explorer, I would love to hear what you think after using it. Back in the day I used to just lock my keys in my car, then use the keypad to unlock it (On my old Ford).

PughDE · 2026-01-16T17:11:14-0600

ptcomputergeek said:

My ST has been shipped. I posted this somewhere else on this site, using my phone. I misinterpreted the date that they put on the build. It actually didn't start till January 7th. I will let you know how it works. I have often wondered what happens if you leave the FOB in the vehicle.

PughDE · 2026-01-16T17:30:10-0600

Also, it is my understanding that the phone feature PAAK, the FOB is not needed. I guess I will be next week.

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