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2026 Lincoln Navigator vs 2026 Ford Explorer

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 17 MPG vs 24 MPG combined — Ford Explorer is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $3950 vs $2800 — Ford Explorer saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Lincoln Navigator 2026 Ford Explorer
Year20262026
ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DrivePart-time 4-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S10)Automatic 10-spd
Cylinders64
Displacement (L)3.52.3
City MPG1520
Highway MPG2229
Combined MPG1724
Annual Fuel Cost$3950$2800
CO₂ (g/mile)512.0377.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score3/105/10
EPA GHG Score3/105/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover3/5
🚗 2026 Lincoln Navigator

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 17 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Part-time 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Ford Explorer

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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