Ford Australia has announced the return of the Wildtrak nameplate to the Everest line-up as a limited-run special edition for 2026, with around 1,000 units planned for Australia and production due to begin in May 2026.

The new variant arrives after Ford reshuffled the Everest range for MY26.5, deleting the Ambiente and Trend badges and reducing the line-up to Active, Sport, Tremor and Platinum grades.

Ford says the Wildtrak will sit above the Everest Sport, giving the range another V6-powered special edition within the simplified Everest line-up.

Power comes from Ford’s 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine matched with full-time four-wheel drive. Pricing starts from a recommended manufacturer list price of $79,990 before on-road costs, which also matches the Everest Tremor.

Compared with the Tremor, the Wildtrak appears to lean more heavily into cosmetic changes and touring-focused equipment. It brings gloss black exterior trim, Ignite Orange accents, 20-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic roof, power-folding third row and Matrix LED headlamps, while the Tremor remains the more off-road-focused member of the Everest range.

Factory options listed by Ford include Prestige Paint for $750 and a Premium Towing Pack for $2,500, while an 18-inch alloy wheel and all-terrain tyre package will be offered as a no-cost option.

Standard exterior details include gloss black trim, Ignite Orange accents and 20-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres.

Inside, the Everest Wildtrak includes leather-accented seats with Wildtrak lettering and contrast orange stitching, along with a panoramic roof, ambient lighting and a power-folding third row.

Ford has also fitted Matrix LED headlamps with auto-levelling and dynamic bending functions, while the Tremor previously gained a standard 360-degree camera and premium seat pack with heated and ventilated power seats.

Ford Australia marketing director Ambrose Henderson said, “The Everest Wildtrak enables our customers to boldly conquer their next adventure.” He also said the model “is designed for those who want to stand out and aspire to an active, youthful lifestyle.”

2026 Ford Everest Pricing (Before On-Road Costs)

• Active 4X4 2.0L Turbo: $58,990
• Active 4X4 3.0L V6: $66,990
• Sport 4X2 2.0L Turbo: $68,990
• Sport 4X4 3.0L V6: $76,990
• Wildtrak 4X4 3.0L V6: $79,990
• Tremor 4X4 3.0L V6: $79,990
• Platinum 4X4 3.0L V6: $83,490

2026 Ford Everest Wildtrak: What Do You Get?

• 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine
• Full-time 4WD
• Priced from $79,990 before on-road costs
• Limited-run special edition
• Approximately 1,000 units for Australia
• Production commencing in May 2026
• Gloss black H-Bar front bumper
• Gloss black grille bar
• Ignite Orange grille “nostrils”
• 20-inch alloy wheels finished in black
• Ignite Orange wheel inserts
• All-season tyres
• Leather-accented seats with WILDTRAK lettering
• Ignite Orange contrast stitching
• Panoramic roof
• Power blind
• Ambient lighting
• Power-folding third row
• Matrix LED headlamps
• Auto-levelling headlamps
• Dynamic bending headlamps

No-cost option:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• All-terrain tyres
• Asphalt Black finish
• Ignite Orange accents

Optional extras:

• Prestige Paint: $750
• Premium Towing Pack: $2,500