Our sources say this,,,,
No, the Ford Everest shouldn’t be coming to the USA within the near term, and there are not any official plans from Ford to introduce it or have it replace the Explorer.
The Ford Everest is a body-on-frame, midsize SUV (built on the Ranger pickup platform) primarily sold in markets like Australia, Southeast Asia, South Africa, the Middle East, and Recent Zealand. It’s designed for rugged off-road use with strong diesel options, good towing, and a more truck-like feel in comparison with unibody crossovers.
In contrast, the Ford Explorer is a unibody, three-row midsize/large SUV built specifically for the North American market (and a few others), emphasizing family comfort, on-road refinement, tech, and a spread of gasoline/hybrid powertrains. It’s one in every of Ford’s top-selling SUVs within the US.
Key the reason why the Everest is not (and certain won’t soon be) available within the US:
Market overlap and cannibalization — It could compete directly with the Explorer, Bronco, and other Ford SUVs. Ford has a crowded lineup, and adding the Everest could hurt Explorer sales without enough upside.
Regulatory and certification hurdles — The Everest (in-built Thailand or similar) doesn’t meet US crash, emissions, and safety standards out of the box. Certifying it will cost thousands and thousands.
Manufacturing and economics — It isn’t in-built North America, so import tariffs/fees apply, and diesel focus doesn’t align as well with US gasoline/hybrid preferences.
No official confirmation — Ford’s US site and lineup deal with models just like the Explorer (including the brand new 2026 version with Tremor off-road trim), Bronco, and others. No announcements or press releases indicate Everest for the US.
Rumors and speculation pop up often (e.g., spy shots of testing within the US, forum chatter about 2026–2028 timelines, or wishful pondering that it could replace the Explorer or compete with the Toyota 4Runner). Some enthusiast sites and videos fuel this, but reliable sources (including Ford’s own channels) show no plans. Gray-market imports are possible but expensive, complex, and sometimes not fully compliant/legal for road use.
Americans who just like the Everest’s rugged style often point to the Bronco (more off-road focused) or the present Explorer Tremor as closer alternatives. If Ford ever shifts strategy (e.g., as a consequence of demand for more truck-based SUVs), it could change—but as of now in 2026, it is not happening, and the Explorer stays firmly in place as Ford’s mainstream three-row SUV.
SHOULD the Everest come here?
Or should they redo the NEXT Explorer with the Everest design language?
Discuss…
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