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2026 Order banks open!

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Order guide has been out since the 24th, that’s where I’m getting these changes from
Oh nice! I tried searching for it on google trying to find it and couldn’t. Mind sharing a link?
 

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No more 3.0L on the platinum? That's an interesting decision there.

So essentially Ford killed off the Limited trim level by creating an available 2.3L Platinum trim, and then just killed off the 3.0 Plat?

Also one of the articles i read mentioned different available wheels. Interested to see if the ST gets something new.
 

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Charging pad is now showing under the new Tremor package on here so it’ll be interesting to see what happens, I’m hoping it ends up on the 2026 somehow!
 

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What's interesting is that the order sheet says the Fix glass roof was added new for '26, but doesn't say the vista-style sunroof was deleted.

EXTERIOR
 New — Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade (43H) optional on all series
● Changed — None
● Deleted — None



I don't see any new wheels mentioned. Looks like existing carry over other than the new Tremor wheel
 

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Wireless charger is also gone it looks like
Looked at the order guide and just see that the "Wireless Charger Credit" has been deleted. I see this was an "option" in 2025 when the feature was not available. Don't know why they would get rid of the charger, at least on higher trim levels, when they specifically designed the dash for it.
 

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Looked at the order guide and just see that the "Wireless Charger Credit" has been deleted. I see this was an "option" in 2025 when the feature was not available. Don't know why they would get rid of the charger, at least on higher trim levels, when they specifically designed the dash for it.
Correct, wireless charger is still there they just deleted the option to get rid of it.
 

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hoping for new wheel options on the ST
That won’t happen until the redesign in 2028.
 

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If you order a vehicle like a 2026, how long does it usually take to get in? Also, when it comes in do any sales or rebates apply.
 

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If you order a vehicle like a 2026, how long does it usually take to get in? Also, when it comes in do any sales or rebates apply.
You can usually talk the dealers down quite a bit from MSRP, only rebates from Ford would be normal First Responder/Military discounts and the financing offer.
 

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Thank you. I appreciate it. I may order one.
 

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When does 2026 production officially start? Should be about now no?


Has Ford hinted when the next gen Explorer would be slated for?
 

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^ Scheduled to start for PIU & non-PIU on 9-22-25....
 

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Glad I ordered and received an early 25' ST before the old Ford delete button went into overdrive..
Sad to say, the delete button has been a thing since the 21 ST's, only the 20's came with extra options or standard items that were never brought back again

So far I’m not seeing anything deleted from the ST on the order guide other than some dealer installed options.

door keypad is a factory option again along with bench seat on ST and Platinum is available again

Marsh Gray and Space white being available on all trims is the huge change!
The 25 Platinum was always available with the bench with the 2.3 engine, unless it was removed sometime later in 25?
 

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The 25 Platinum was always available with the bench with the 2.3 engine, unless it was removed sometime later in 25?
Just built out a Platinum on Ford.com and it does appear that Bench seat is no longer an option.
 



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