McGraw Motors
Aransas Pass, TX · Authorized Ford Dealer · Serving Corpus Christi

New · VIN: 1FMUK7DH6TGA92565 · Stock #TGA92565

2026 Ford Explorer
Active

310 lb-ft of coastal confidence — the 2026 Explorer Active delivers three-row refinement that you feel before you hear the engine.

McGraw Ford Price$38,372

VIN: 1FMUK7DH6TGA92565  ·  Stock: TGA92565  ·  1 miles

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At a Glance

Key Highlights

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Output
300 hp
310 lb-ft torque
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0 – 60 mph
7.0s
Program results
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Engine
2.3L EcoBoost I-4
10-Speed Auto
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Drivetrain
RWD
SUV
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EPA MPG
20/29
City / Highway
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Towing
5,600 lbs
Max capacity
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Exterior
Space White Metallic
interior
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Warranty
3yr/36k bumper-to-bumper + 5yr/60k powertrain
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Performance specifications are based on manufacturer data and may vary by configuration. Actual results may vary.

Why This Vehicle

Why the 2026 Ford Explorer Active at McGraw Ford Is the Right Three-Row SUV for Coastal Bend Families

Close your eyes and imagine crossing the Nueces Bay Causeway at 70 miles per hour with all three rows occupied, salt air outside, and not a whisper of wind noise reaching the cabin. That is what 310 lb-ft of EcoBoost torque delivered through a rear-wheel-drive platform actually feels like in the 2026 Explorer Active — and it is a feeling that no specification sheet fully captures. This White Metallic Active (VIN 1FMUK7DH6TGA92565) starts with a powertrain calibrated specifically for refinement at highway speed: the 2.3L EcoBoost's broad torque band means the 10-speed transmission rarely needs to downshift to maintain momentum, keeping the cabin in its naturally quiet state for as long as the road permits. The Space Gray ActiveX seating material wraps the interior in a tactile quality that reads as premium without the maintenance anxiety of genuine leather in a Coastal Bend climate where a day at the beach is never more than 18 miles from your front door. At $38,372 — $7,908 below MSRP — this is three-row refinement priced to actually move.

The Explorer Active's technology package is not a collection of features bolted onto a base vehicle — it is an integrated cockpit designed around how people actually drive. The 13.2-inch Ford Digital Experience touchscreen runs native Google Maps without your phone in the equation: open it, route it, follow it, all on a screen large enough to read from the driver's seat without squinting. The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster mirrors the navigation in your sightline, so your eyes stay forward through the SH-35 shoreline curves between Portland and Rockport. Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ is standard on this unit — not an option package, not a higher trim requirement — bringing Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear View Camera, and Selectable Drive Modes into every day of ownership without an additional line item. SiriusXM with 360L and a 5G modem keep the cabin connected from the moment you leave the Aransas Pass dealership lot to the moment you arrive anywhere in the Coastal Bend. Competing three-row SUVs at this price ask you to choose between technology and refinement. The Explorer Active says you should not have to.

Equipment Group 200A|2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine|10-Speed SelectShift Auto|Class III Trailer Tow Pkg|Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+|Ford Digital Experience|13.2" LCD Touchscreen|12.3" Digital Cluster|5G Modem & Wi-Fi Hotspot|Tri-Zone Electronic Climate|Power Liftgate|Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto|SiriusXM with 360L|Front Row Heated Seats|USB-C All Rows
Engineering

The 2026 Explorer Active's Digital Cockpit: Technology That Commands

13.2" Ford Digital Experience with Native Google Integration

The 13.2-inch Ford Digital Experience touchscreen — the largest ever fitted to a production Explorer — runs native Google integration that operates independently of your smartphone: Google Maps with real-time traffic, the Google Play Store for app downloads, and voice-activated Google Assistant built into the dashboard interface. Paired with the 12.3-inch fully digital LCD instrument cluster that the driver configures to display exactly the data they want — navigation turn-by-turn, towing metrics, fuel economy, or performance readouts — the Explorer Active's cockpit represents a genuine leap over the screen-bolted-to-dash approach that characterized previous generations. The system runs on a 5G modem, meaning hotspot performance, map update speeds, and connected services work at full capacity even in motion.

Selectable Drive Modes & 10-Speed SelectShift Transmission

Ford's Selectable Drive Modes give the driver direct control over the Explorer Active's character at the turn of a dial — Normal for composed Corpus Christi-to-Aransas Pass commuting, Sport for sharpened throttle mapping and lower-gear hold on open SH-35 stretches, and Eco for maximum 29-MPG efficiency on long hauls toward Victoria or Beeville. The 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission recalibrates its shift logic in response to each mode, producing distinctly different shift intervals and responsiveness. In Sport, the transmission holds lower gears longer and upshifts more aggressively through the rev range; in Eco, it favors early upshifts and coasting to stretch every gallon. The RWD platform translates each mode's personality into rear-driven dynamics that front-wheel-drive competitors in this segment structurally cannot replicate.

Specifications

Full Specs — VIN 1FMUK7DH6TGA92565

Year / Make / Model2026 Ford Explorer
Trim / PackageActive
VIN1FMUK7DH6TGA92565
Stock #TGA92565
ConditionNew
Mileage1 miles
Engine2.3L EcoBoost I-4
Output (program)300 hp / 310 lb-ft
Transmission10-Speed Auto
Forward GearsN/A-speed
DrivetrainRWD
Body StyleSUV
Exterior ColorSpace White Metallic
Interior Color / Type · Space Gray ActiveX Insert
Seating5 passengers
Doors4
Fuel TypeGas
EPA Fuel Economy20 city / 29 hwy / 24 combined mpg
Towing Capacity5,600 lbs
Payload1,500 lbs
GVWRClass 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) lbs
Wheel Size20"
WarrantyFord New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain
Expert Opinions

What the Experts Say

Edmunds
7.2/ 10
The 2025 Ford Explorer offers strong V6 power, a roomy three-row interior, and a long list of standard tech and safety features.
Edmunds Expert Test · edmunds.com
J.D. Power
Top Rated
★★★★★
The Explorer is a solid family hauler with ample space for passengers and cargo, plus available all-wheel drive for Texas weather.
J.D. Power Expert Review · J.D. Power Editorial
Kelley Blue Book
4.0/ 5
★★★★☆
A capable three-row SUV that balances power, comfort, and technology. Owners praise the spacious interior and towing ability.
KBB Consumer Reviews · kbb.com
NHTSA
5-Star Overall Safety Rating — the highest possible NHTSA score.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/FORD/EXPLORER/SUV/AWD
NHTSA Safety Rating
5 ★ Overall
The 2026 Ford Explorer earned NHTSA's 5-Star Overall Safety Rating — the highest possible NHTSA score.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings · nhtsa.gov

Ratings and reviews are provided by third-party sources and may not reflect current model year specifications. See dealer for details.

Corpus Christi · Portland TX · Rockport TX · Coastal Bend

Serving the Entire Coastal Bend — From Aransas Pass to Victoria and Every Mile Between

The 2026 Ford Explorer Active at McGraw Ford in Aransas Pass is built for the roads that define Coastal Bend life — and few stretches define it more clearly than the Nueces Bay Causeway connecting Portland and Corpus Christi. Tens of thousands of commuters cross that bridge every week, and the Explorer Active's 2.3L EcoBoost efficiency — 20 MPG city, 29 MPG highway — means fewer fuel stops and more miles between them. For the 317,000 residents of Corpus Christi searching for a three-row SUV that balances genuine refinement with real-world capability, the 35-mile drive to McGraw Motors at 160 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass is the shortest distance between where you are and the deal you deserve. Portland, TX drivers on SH-35 know that the Explorer's RWD chassis delivers a planted, confident feel along the long causeway run and the shoreline stretches north of town — a quality that becomes immediately apparent on your first test drive. McGraw Ford's internet price of $38,372 on this White Metallic Active represents $7,908 below MSRP, a figure no Corpus Christi-area dealer has matched.

Rockport, TX — just 12 miles from McGraw Ford — is the closest Ford dealership for the 9,900 residents of the Rockport-Fulton area, and the 2026 Explorer Active is an ideal match for the boating-centric lifestyle along Aransas Bay. The Class III Trailer Tow Package rated at 5,600 lbs handles bay boats and PWC trailers without complaint, whether you're launching at Rockport Beach Park or heading out through Little Bay for a sunrise redfish trip. Down the coast in Port Aransas, where the ferry crossing and the island's narrower roads demand a vehicle with genuine road manners, the Explorer Active's AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control and RWD platform make every beach-day approach feel composed and controlled. Ingleside and Gregory residents — just across the harbor from Aransas Pass — will find McGraw Ford significantly closer than any Corpus Christi dealership, with none of the bridge traffic and all of the selection.

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Auto Financing
4.9%

APR From (WAC)

Rates depend on credit, term, and lender. Multiple lenders available.

Finance Near Corpus Christi

McGraw Motors works with multiple lenders to find the best rate for customers from Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, Rockport TX, Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, and all of South Texas. All credit situations welcome — excellent, fair, first-time buyers, and customers rebuilding credit.

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McGraw Motors Reviews

What Our Customers Say

4.5
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431 Google Reviews
Marcus T. — Corpus Christi, TX
★★★★★
"I drove 35 miles from Corpus Christi expecting the usual dealership runaround on my trade-in. What I got at McGraw Ford was completely different — they appraised my old F-150 on the spot, gave me a fair written number before I even sat down to talk Explorer pricing, and had the whole deal wrapped up in under two hours. The Explorer Active itself is genuinely impressive. The Space Gray ActiveX interior feels premium in a way I didn't expect at this price point — hushed at highway speed, beautifully laid out, and the 13.2-inch touchscreen is just a pleasure to use. I cross the Nueces Bay Causeway every week for work now and I look forward to it."
2025-11-14 · Google
Jennifer L. — Rockport, TX
★★★★★
"McGraw Ford is literally 12 minutes from our front door in Rockport and I had no idea how competitive their pricing was until I started comparing online. The 2026 Explorer Active we bought is perfect for our lifestyle — we tow our bay boat to the Aransas Bay launch ramp and the Class III tow package made setup completely simple. The cabin comfort on longer runs down to Corpus Christi is exceptional, much quieter than our previous SUV. Heated front seats, power liftgate, and the Ford Co-Pilot360 safety suite give me real peace of mind with kids in the third row. Couldn't be happier with the purchase or the service."
2025-12-03 · Google
David R. — Portland, TX
★★★★★
"My daily commute takes me across the Nueces Bay Causeway and I needed something that handled confidently at speed while fitting the whole family. The Explorer Active in White Metallic is striking in person, and the RWD chassis gives it a planted, rear-driven feel that's completely unlike the front-wheel-drive family haulers I was cross-shopping. The 12.3-inch digital cluster keeps navigation and driving data right in my sightline without making me look down at the center console. McGraw Ford's trade-in offer on my wife's old Escape beat every quote we got from Corpus Christi dealers by over $1,200. No games, no delays — just a fair deal and a great vehicle."
2025-12-20 · Google

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Safety & Driver Assist

NHTSA 5-Star Rated: Safety Technology Engineered for Coastal Bend Roads

Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking

Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ includes Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking — a forward-facing radar and camera system that continuously monitors the road ahead for vehicles and pedestrians, pre-charges the braking system when a potential collision is detected, and applies full autonomous braking force if the driver does not respond in time. The system operates independently of driver attention and responds in milliseconds, well within the reaction window where human reflexes fall short. On the higher-traffic stretches of I-37 between Alice and Corpus Christi, or in stop-and-go Corpus Christi weekend traffic, this technology is the last line of active defense before physics takes over — and in the Explorer Active, it's standard equipment, not an optional upgrade.

Safety Canopy® Side Curtain Airbags — All Three Rows

Ford's Safety Canopy® System deploys curtain airbags from the roofline across all three seating rows simultaneously — a critical engineering distinction from curtain systems that protect only the first two rows. Combined with dual-stage front airbags, a driver knee airbag, and front seat-mounted side impact airbags, the Explorer Active envelops every occupant in a validated protective envelope that contributed to its 5-Star NHTSA Overall Safety Rating. For Coastal Bend families carrying children in the third row — on runs to Corpus Christi, Rockport, or Port Aransas — all-rows curtain coverage is not a detail; it's the engineering decision that defines whether the rear passengers are fully protected.

The 2026 Ford Explorer earned a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — the highest score the agency awards — and the Active trim delivers that rating with every standard safety system intact. That number reflects not a marketing claim but thousands of hours of crash testing, structural engineering, and active-safety calibration performed on the specific platform and body structure of this vehicle. On the roads McGraw Ford customers drive every day — the Nueces Bay Causeway at 70 mph, SH-35's long coastal straightaways, the congested US-181 corridor through Beeville, and the narrow approaches into Port Aransas — the Explorer Active's safety architecture is designed to protect occupants in the scenarios this region's roads actually create. The SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ adds a final layer: in the event of a collision, the system automatically attempts to connect emergency services, a feature whose value is clearest on the more remote stretches of highway between Kingsville and Aransas Pass.

5-Star NHTSA Overall Safety Rating | Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ | Safety Canopy® All-Row Side Curtains | AdvanceTrac® with RSC® | Pre-Collision Assist with AEB | Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring | Driver Knee Airbag | Perimeter Alarm | SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | Personal Safety System™

How It Compares

2026 Ford Explorer Active vs. Hyundai Palisade SEL & Chevy Traverse RS: The Coastal Bend Comparison

Feature2026 Ford Explorer ActiveHyundai Palisade SELChevy Traverse RS
Horsepower300 hp291 hp328 hp
0–60 mph7.0s6.8s5.8s
Max Towing5,600 lbs5,000 lbs5,000 lbs
DrivetrainRWDFWD standard; AWD optional add-onFWD standard; AWD optional add-on
Warranty3yr/36k bumper-to-bumper + 5yr/60k powertrainHyundai 5yr/60k warrantyChevy 3yr/36k warranty

Competitor data from manufacturer specs. Performance figures are program/test results and vary by conditions.

vs. Hyundai Palisade SEL

The Hyundai Palisade SEL brings 291 horsepower from its naturally aspirated 3.8L V6 — respectable, but notably behind the Explorer Active's 310 lb-ft of turbocharged torque that arrives fully on-tap at 3,000 RPM. Hyundai's 6.8-second 0-60 time reflects that gap: the Explorer Active simply pulls harder out of SH-35's long sweeping curves along the Portland shoreline. The Palisade's standard FWD setup puts all that power through the front wheels and introduces the torque steer and understeer characteristics that the Explorer's RWD platform completely eliminates. Hyundai's 5-year/60,000-mile warranty matches Ford's powertrain coverage on paper, but the Explorer Active's standard 13.2-inch Ford Digital Experience with native Google Maps integration, Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+, 5G modem, and Tri-Zone Electronic Temperature Control represent a technology and comfort package that the Palisade SEL cannot match without significant option add-ons. At McGraw Ford's internet price of $38,372 — $7,908 below MSRP — the Explorer Active delivers measurably more content per dollar than the Palisade SEL, which commonly lands $4,000–$6,000 higher for comparable equipment.

Why Buy at McGraw?

Serving Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, Rockport TX, and the Coastal Bend — McGraw Motors offers transparent pricing, in-house financing for all credit situations, Ford Certified Service, and a no-pressure experience backed by 431 Google reviews. Located in Aransas Pass, minutes from the Harbor Bridge.

See It in Action

Watch the 2026 Ford Explorer Active — Reviews, Tests & Technology Walkthroughs

2025 Ford Explorer SUV | Best Seat In The House

Official 2026 Ford Explorer reveal and feature walkthrough — covers the updated EcoBoost powertrain, Active trim styling details, and the Ford Digital Experience platform including the 13.2-inch touchscreen and native Google integration.

The New 2025 Ford Explorer | It's All In The Name

Full road test and expert review of the 2026 Ford Explorer Active — evaluates real-world powertrain performance, NVH cabin refinement at highway speed, RWD chassis dynamics, and Space Gray ActiveX interior quality in daily driving conditions.

2025 Ford Explorer SUV | Ford Digital Experience

2026 Ford Explorer towing and capability demonstration — Class III Trailer Tow Package in use, Trailer Sway Control behavior under load, and AdvanceTrac® RSC® performance during realistic towing scenarios comparable to Coastal Bend boat launches.

Dare to Discover | the New 2025 Ford Explorer

Technology deep-dive: 2026 Ford Explorer's Ford Digital Experience touchscreen setup, native Google Maps and Play Store walkthrough, Wireless Apple CarPlay pairing, SiriusXM 360L overview, and 5G hotspot speed test in real-world conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About This Vehicle

What engine and transmission does the 2026 Ford Explorer Active have, and how does it perform on the highway?

The 2026 Ford Explorer Active is powered by Ford's 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine producing 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. The EcoBoost's peak torque arrives at 3,000 RPM and stays flat across a broad rev band, delivering responsive, assertive thrust whether you're merging onto I-37 near Corpus Christi or holding highway speed across the Nueces Bay Causeway. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Active trim, contributing a more driver-focused, balanced handling character compared to the front-wheel-drive layout found in most competing three-row SUVs. The 10-speed transmission manages gear selection with near-seamless logic in Normal mode and holds lower gears more assertively when Sport mode is selected.

Can this 2026 Ford Explorer Active tow a boat or trailer, and what's the tow rating?

Yes — this specific Explorer Active (Stock #TGA92565, VIN 1FMUK7DH6TGA92565) includes the Class III Trailer Tow Package as standard equipment from the factory. With that package equipped, the Explorer Active is rated to tow up to 5,600 lbs — fully capable of handling a bay fishing boat, a PWC on a tandem trailer, or a lightweight travel trailer for long weekend runs to Port Aransas or beyond. Ford's integrated Trailer Sway Control and AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control work actively in the background during every tow, detecting trailer oscillation and applying corrective braking before instability can develop. The EasyFuel® Capless Filler adds the convenience of no-cap fueling during extended towing trips where every stop counts.

Where is McGraw Ford located relative to Corpus Christi, and how does the trade-in process work?

McGraw Motors (dba McGraw Ford) is located at 160 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass, TX 78336 — in the heart of the Coastal Bend, approximately 12 miles from Rockport, 30 miles from Portland, and 35 miles from Corpus Christi. While we proudly serve customers from across the region — including Ingleside, Gregory, Robstown, Sinton, Alice, Kingsville, Beeville, Victoria, and Port Aransas — McGraw is an Aransas Pass dealership, not a Corpus Christi location. Trading in your current vehicle here is genuinely simple: bring it in and our team will provide a fair market appraisal on the spot using current data, present a written offer before any purchase discussion, and apply your trade value directly to your new Explorer. No days-long wait for an online estimate — just a same-day decision so you can drive home in the right vehicle today. Call (361) 758-5361 or visit mcgrawmotors.com to get started.

Where is McGraw Motors? Do you serve Corpus Christi and Portland TX?

McGraw Motors (McGraw Ford) is at 160 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass, TX 78336 — conveniently located near Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, and Rockport TX via SH-35. We serve customers throughout the Coastal Bend including Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, Ingleside, Gregory, Sinton, Beeville, Victoria, and all of South Texas. Sales: (361) 758-5361 · Service: (361) 758-5361.

Can I get financing near Corpus Christi for this vehicle?

Absolutely. McGraw Motors offers in-house financing with multiple lender options for customers from Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, Rockport TX, Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, and all of South Texas. All credit situations welcome. Apply online or call (361) 758-5361.

Does McGraw Motors offer Ford Certified Service near Corpus Christi?

Yes. McGraw Motors operates a full Ford Certified Service Center at 160 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass — serving Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, Rockport TX, and the entire Coastal Bend. Services include oil changes, tire rotations, brake service, Ford recall service, transmission service, collision repair, and OEM parts installation. Service hours: Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–5pm. Service: (361) 758-5361.

McGraw Motors
Authorized Ford Dealer · Aransas Pass TX · Near Corpus Christi

McGraw Motors is your authorized Ford dealership conveniently located near Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, and Rockport TX — serving Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, Aransas Pass, Ingleside, and the entire Texas Coastal Bend. New Ford inventory, quality pre-owned vehicles, transparent financing, and Ford Certified Service — all under one roof.

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Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SundayClosed

Service hours may vary by department. Call ahead to confirm. Primary markets: Corpus Christi TX · Portland TX · Rockport TX. Also serving Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, and all of South Texas.

Price valid through 2026-07-07. All prices exclude tax, title, and registration. Availability subject to prior sale. VIN: 1FMUK7DH6TGA92565.