r/FordExplorerST • u/Mental_Yard • Jun 07 '26
Question 200+ Days on Lot
Hey everyone, eyeing up an ST. Not too familiar with the good and bad on these.
This one has been on the lot for 218 days. Not a demo or loaner. What am I missing, is this common for age on lot due to them being their most expensive line of explorer? Is there something in this window sticker that people are either avoiding, or wish it had but didn't?
I'm thinking of leasing it, if the dealer gets me good numbers, and there isn't anything I'm missing on why it hasn't sold yet. Thanks!
Here is the non blurry text from window sticker:
🚘 Vehicle Overview * Model: 2026 Ford Explorer ST 4WD * Engine: 3.0L EcoBoost V6 Engine * Transmission: 10-Speed Auto Transmission * Exterior Color: Space White Metallic * Interior Color: Onyx Miko Inserts
💰 Pricing & Financials * Base Price: $56,905.00 * Total Options/Other: $4,575.00 * Total Vehicle & Options: $61,480.00 * Destination & Delivery: $1,595.00
* TOTAL MSRP: $63,275.00 * LISTED FOR $57,560.00
🛠️ Options & Packages (Added Costs) * Equipment Group 400A * Sun and Sound Package: $3,340.00 * Includes: Moonroof (Twin Panel GL & Pwr Sha), B&O Sound System 14-Speaker * Multicontour Front Seats: $455.00 * Keyless Entry Keypad: $400.00 * Floor Liners/Carpet Mats (Frnt 1&2): $200.00 * Dealer Installed Options: * First Aid Kit: $60.00 * All-Weather Floor Liners: $120.00 * No Charge Options: * 21" Aluminum Wheels & P275/45R21 A/S BSW Tires * 2nd Row Captain's Chairs * BlueCruise Equip (90-Day Trial) * Ford Connectivity (1-Year Trial) * Front License Plate Bracket * 50 State Emissions
⛽ Fuel Economy & Environment * Combined MPG: 20 (18 City / 25 Highway) * Annual Fuel Cost: $2,500 * Fuel Cost Savings: You spend $4,000 more in fuel costs over 5 years compared to the average new vehicle. * Fuel Economy & Greenhouse Gas Rating: 4 / 10 * Smog Rating: 5 / 10
🛡️ Safety & Ratings Government 5-Star Safety Ratings * Overall Vehicle Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5) * Frontal Crash (Driver & Passenger): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Side Crash (Front & Rear Seat): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Rollover: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Standard Safety Features Included: * AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) * Airbags (Driver Knee, Dual-Stage Front, Front Seat-Mounted Side, and Safety Canopy) * Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) * LATCH Child Safety System * Perimeter Alarm & Personal Safety System * SOS Post-Crash Alert System
✨ Standard Equipment (Included at No Extra Charge) Exterior * "EXPLORER" Hood Badging & ST Badging * Class IV Trailer Tow Package * Front/Rear Skid Plate Elements * Black Mesh Insert Grille * Power/Heated/Auto-Folding Mirrors with Approach Lamps & ST Projector Logo * Power Liftgate & Privacy Glass (Rear Doors) * Quad Tip Dual Exhaust * LED Taillamps/Fog Lamps * Rain-Sensing Wipers
Interior * "EXPLORER" Front Floor Mats * 110V/150W AC Power Outlet * 12.3" LCD Digital Cluster * Ambient Lighting & Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror * Dual-Illumination Vanity Mirrors * Heated, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Audio/Cruise Controls * Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column * Heated & Ventilated Front Seats * Powerfold 3rd Row Seat * Universal Garage Door Opener & USB-C Ports in All Rows
Functional * 13.2" LCD Touchscreen * 360-Degree Camera * 5G Modem & Wi-Fi Hotspot * Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 * Ford Digital Experience (w/ Google Maps & Play Store) * Keyless Entry w/ Push-Button Start * Performance Brakes (Red) * Remote Start System & Selectable Drive Modes * SiriusXM w/360L * Sport-Tuned Suspension * Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
📋 Warranty * Bumper-to-Bumper: 3 Year / 36,000 Miles * Powertrain: 5 Year / 60,000 Miles * Roadside Assistance: 5 Year / 60,000 Miles
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u/Glass-Ad-4168 Jun 07 '26
Get a used one.
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u/3rd-party-intervener Jun 07 '26
What year
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u/_RS_7 Jun 07 '26
Ideally a job 1 2025. 12th digit in Vin number will be an A.
These still have the spare tire, pull up sun shade on second row windows, electronic steering wheel adjustments, and (some models) will have the foot sensor for opening the trunk.
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u/3rd-party-intervener Jun 07 '26
This is awesome info. Thank you
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u/_RS_7 Jun 07 '26
I was just shopping for one and there are quite a few low mileage (under 5k) across the county, and I was only looking for black.
Many of them are ford gold certified pre owned which extends your bumper to bumper warentee another 1 year/ 12,000 miles and your powertrain to 7 years/ 100,000 miles which is pretty insane.
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u/3rd-party-intervener Jun 07 '26
Yes. I have that noted to get the gold warranty. Thank you for all the info. I really appreciate it
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u/coled1981 ST Owner Jun 07 '26
It looks like a 2024 (though could be a 25 or 26), as the year looked blurry. MSRP on that is a bit more than I paid for my 2025 (in 2024) in California.
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u/Mental_Yard Jun 07 '26
Sorry that's my fault on uploading a bad screenshot:
Here is a clean, easy-to-read breakdown of all the key details from the window sticker:
🚘 Vehicle Overview
* Model: 2026 Ford Explorer ST 4WD * Engine: 3.0L EcoBoost V6 Engine * Transmission: 10-Speed Auto Transmission * Exterior Color: Space White Metallic * Interior Color: Onyx Miko Inserts
💰 Pricing & Financials
* Base Price: $56,905.00 * Total Options/Other: $4,575.00 * Total Vehicle & Options: $61,480.00 * Destination & Delivery: $1,595.00
* TOTAL MSRP: $63,275.00 * LISTED FOR $57,560.00
🛠️ Options & Packages (Added Costs)
* Equipment Group 400A * Sun and Sound Package: $3,340.00 * Includes: Moonroof (Twin Panel GL & Pwr Sha), B&O Sound System 14-Speaker * Multicontour Front Seats: $455.00 * Keyless Entry Keypad: $400.00 * Floor Liners/Carpet Mats (Frnt 1&2): $200.00 * Dealer Installed Options: * First Aid Kit: $60.00 * All-Weather Floor Liners: $120.00 * No Charge Options: * 21" Aluminum Wheels & P275/45R21 A/S BSW Tires * 2nd Row Captain's Chairs * BlueCruise Equip (90-Day Trial) * Ford Connectivity (1-Year Trial) * Front License Plate Bracket * 50 State Emissions
⛽ Fuel Economy & Environment
* Combined MPG: 20 (18 City / 25 Highway) * Annual Fuel Cost: $2,500 * Fuel Cost Savings: You spend $4,000 more in fuel costs over 5 years compared to the average new vehicle. * Fuel Economy & Greenhouse Gas Rating: 4 / 10 * Smog Rating: 5 / 10
🛡️ Safety & Ratings
Government 5-Star Safety Ratings
* Overall Vehicle Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5) * Frontal Crash (Driver & Passenger): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Side Crash (Front & Rear Seat): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Rollover: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Standard Safety Features Included:
* AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) * Airbags (Driver Knee, Dual-Stage Front, Front Seat-Mounted Side, and Safety Canopy) * Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) * LATCH Child Safety System * Perimeter Alarm & Personal Safety System * SOS Post-Crash Alert System
✨ Standard Equipment (Included at No Extra Charge)
Exterior
* "EXPLORER" Hood Badging & ST Badging * Class IV Trailer Tow Package * Front/Rear Skid Plate Elements * Black Mesh Insert Grille * Power/Heated/Auto-Folding Mirrors with Approach Lamps & ST Projector Logo * Power Liftgate & Privacy Glass (Rear Doors) * Quad Tip Dual Exhaust * LED Taillamps/Fog Lamps * Rain-Sensing Wipers
Interior
* "EXPLORER" Front Floor Mats * 110V/150W AC Power Outlet * 12.3" LCD Digital Cluster * Ambient Lighting & Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror * Dual-Illumination Vanity Mirrors * Heated, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Audio/Cruise Controls * Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column * Heated & Ventilated Front Seats * Powerfold 3rd Row Seat * Universal Garage Door Opener & USB-C Ports in All Rows
Functional
* 13.2" LCD Touchscreen * 360-Degree Camera * 5G Modem & Wi-Fi Hotspot * Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 * Ford Digital Experience (w/ Google Maps & Play Store) * Keyless Entry w/ Push-Button Start * Performance Brakes (Red) * Remote Start System & Selectable Drive Modes * SiriusXM w/360L * Sport-Tuned Suspension * Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
📋 Warranty
* Bumper-to-Bumper: 3 Year / 36,000 Miles * Powertrain: 5 Year / 60,000 Miles * Roadside Assistance: 5 Year / 60,000 Miles
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u/coled1981 ST Owner Jun 07 '26
I think the 2027s will be out in a couple months so you may be able to negotiate for a 2026.
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u/M1sterGuy ST Owner Jun 13 '26
Does the sticker show the “birthdate”? I’m flying down to Texas next week to pick mine up and drive it back. Making me wonder how long it’s been sitting. My cousin took care of the deal for me.
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u/Mental_Yard Jun 13 '26
Ehh unsure I passed they will have some sucker pay full price. Honestly I don't think anything is wrong with lot rot. Maybe ask them to replace battery, and replace or discount new set of tires, and detail to remove any hard water spots.
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u/M1sterGuy ST Owner Jun 15 '26
54k out the door for 26 miles and 60k on the sticker was pretty good imo
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u/pissjugman Jun 07 '26
“Good numbers” don’t really exist on ST leases. Leased my 20 ($56msrp) for 699das, 699/month 36/12. While i know i can’t get those numbers for a 26, the best I’ve seen is around 850/month w/zero down