2026 Ford Explorer Is Getting A New Off-Road Trim
The Explorer family is growing thanks to a new off-road focused variant
- Ford CEO Jim Farley has teased the 2026 Explorer Tremor
- The SUV is coming soon with a host of off-road upgrades.
- It may offer a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine producing 400 hp.
Ford introduced the facelifted Explorer at last year's Chicago Auto Show and now the company is gearing up to launch a Tremor variant. The news was confirmed by CEO Jim Farley, who tweeted a teaser image and said the model is "coming soon."
While Farley didn't elaborate, the teaser shows a liftgate sporting yellow Tremor badging. We can also see what appears to be a revised rear bumper with silver accents.
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That's not much to go on, but the off-road focused variant will replace the Timberline and feature a number of rugged upgrades. Details are few and far between, but Tremor variants typically have a retuned suspension and increased ride height. We can also expect all-terrain tires, skid plates, and an off-road focused driving mode.
They should be joined by a handful of relatively minor styling tweaks to help set the Tremor apart. These will presumably include yellow accents and, possibly, recovery hooks.
Coming soon. A new addition to the TREMOR Family. pic.twitter.com/RKKqO7uaa9
— Jim Farley (@jimfarley98) March 17, 2025
Less is known about the interior, but Explorer drivers should find a familiar 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch infotainment system with Google built-in. This provides access to Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play store.
Under the hood, we can expect a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder or a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6. The former produces 300 hp (224 kW / 304 PS) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque, while the latter develops 400 hp (298 kW / 406 PS) and 415 lb-ft (562 Nm).
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