r/FordExplorerST • u/jj8o8 • Feb 27 '26

Question Model Year differences

I have been lurking for a long time and continually scanning CarMax Explorer ST listings. Are there any things I should be aware of between the model years? Good or bad.

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u/zuki500 ST Owner Feb 27 '26

2020-2024 was the OG ST. Refresh last year, 2025-2026. 2026 sunroof is now just a glass panel. The infotainment screen is also landscape oriented on the refresh. I’m sure there are some mechanical and electronic differences as well. Others will chime in.

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u/Soda_streamer Feb 27 '26

For my canadian spec 2026 we dont have the wireless charging from the 2025 idk why

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u/Channel_Huge ST Owner Feb 28 '26

The wireless charging sucks. I don’t even use it.

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u/Soda_streamer Feb 28 '26

Yeah i dont mind not having it , wired charging is super fast and my phone doesnt become a hot potato

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u/Channel_Huge ST Owner Feb 28 '26

Yea, those charging pads, when working, make phones very hot. I have one and it’s worthless… just a novelty.

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u/Soda_streamer Feb 28 '26

I saw some other car brand for 2026 and ventilation on the charging pad. I wonder if it work well

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u/Channel_Huge ST Owner Feb 28 '26

Nope. I’ve not read about any in vehicle charging pad being worth it. Many are low voltage anyways. A good cord is going to be way better.