2026 Ford Explorer Service and Repair Manual

New for 2026, the Explorer Tremor adds an off-road-focused four-wheel-drive model to a lineup that also includes Active, ST-Line, Platinum and the performance ST. Tremor, Active, ST-Line and Platinum use the 2.3L turbocharged four, and the ST retains the 3.0L twin-turbo V6. Because the Tremor brings its own suspension and driveline hardware, this service and repair manual pairs each system with the correct 2026 procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, diagnostics and maintenance schedules rather than leaning on earlier-year data.

Engines covered

• 2.3L inline-four — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 3.0L V6 — DOHC, twin-turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Active
• Platinum
• ST
• ST-Line
• Tremor

Known issues on the 2026 Explorer. Fifteen recalls are on federal record. They include: trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose; windshield glass may contain air bubbles; improperly made cylinder heads can let the ball plugs fail and leak oil; the windshield may not be properly bonded. The other eleven cover headlight aiming software, second-row seat belt anchors, an HVAC defrost failure, piston circlips, engine failure, pedestrian alert software, second-row seat switches, a reclining driver's seat, seized 2.3L rod bearings, piston domes and the passenger air bag vent. Engine internals feature heavily here, and this manual's engine procedures and specifications cover the relevant components.