2027 Ford Explorer: What’s New for the New Model Year?
The Ford Explorer is a long-time favorite of American buyers with larger families.
Ford’s mid-sized crossover SUV offers spacious three-row seating, strong towing capabilities, and stylish, versatile, family-friendly features and design, perfect for the weekly work commute, shopping, school runs, and with enough capability for weekend outdoor adventures.
Is the 2027 Ford Explorer all new?
No, the 2027 Ford Explorer continues as a sixth-generation model that debuted in 2020 and later received a major mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year.
A full redesign is expected for 2029, but for now the model does receive a few updates and additional options.\
So what’s new for the 2027 Ford Explorer?
Prospective buyers can look forward to a brand-new trim level: the Tremor off-road-oriented trim, which offers all-terrain tires, underbody protection, and a TORSEN limited-slip rear axle.
A new ST Sinister Package is available on the ST trim, and the 2027 model year also brings back a V6 engine to the Platinum trim in the form of a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine.
Changes for 2027 also include new exterior paint colors, Avalanche Gray and Ruby Red Metallic, along with a “Slick Roof Conversion” that removes the standard roof rails found across all trims for a cleaner profile.
An exterior designed to thrill
The Ford Explorer trim lineup expresses its purpose through unique visual details across the individual trim levels, but one thing in common is the model’s handsome looks.
The front of the 2027 Ford Explorer features a large, hexagonal-style grille with a matching hexagonal-patterned mesh insert and finishes that vary by trim level, ranging from black mesh with chrome bars to satin chrome and to orange highlights on the new Tremor trim.
The standard LED headlamps feature low and high beams with courtesy delay function, Autolamp auto on/off and auto high-beam headlights, and sporty black-finished lower air inlets.
The rear view sports LED taillights and a lightbar appliqué that extends from the corners of the Explorer, stretching toward the standard power liftgate to safely illuminate the rear.
The 2027 Ford Explorer is 198.8 inches long, 78.9 inches wide, and 69.9 inches high, with a 119.1-inch wheelbase.
Just some of the key exterior appointments include:
- Front skid plates in silver
- Roof-rack side rails in black
- Body-Color Rear Spoiler
- Power Liftgate
- Privacy Glass for the second, third row, and liftgate
Alloy wheels are found across the trim lineup, ranging from 18 up to 20 inches in varying designs and finishes to match your chosen trim.
Comfortable Interior
The 2027 Ford Explorer’s spacious cabin blends comfort and practicality. The Explorer seats up to seven people and comes in comfy cloth, plush Miko® Suede, durable ActiveX®, or soft leather.
Practical and convenient items include easily accessible power points throughout the interior, with one in each of the first two rows and one in the rear cargo area. Luxury features across trims include available multicontour massaging seats and immersive ambient lighting.
Standard interior features include:
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Tri-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
- Overhead Console with Dome/Map Lights and Sunglasses Holder
How much cargo can the Ford Explorer carry?
The 2027 Explorer lets you load up to 16.3 cubic feet of your important stuff behind the third-row seats, up to 46.0 cubic feet with the third row folded down, and up to 85.8 cubic feet with both rear seats folded down.
Infotainment
The 2027 Ford Explorer comes standard with a 13.2-inch LCD touchscreen infotainment system, with Ford Digital Experience software that lets drivers access apps and services from both Google and Amazon, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
Engine choices for 2027
Two outstanding engine choices are available for the 2027 model year.
The Active, ST-Line, Tremor®, and Platinum™ trims offer a 2.3-liter EcoBoost® inline four-cylinder that delivers 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.
The ST trim is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6 with direct injection that delivers 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque, while the Tremor and Platinum trims offer this V6 engine as an option.
All Explorer trims are built on a rear-wheel-drive platform with a 10-speed automatic with overdrive and available Intelligent 4WD.
Six available drive modes per trim level help you stay in control regardless of terrain: Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, and either Trail on RWD models and the ST trim or Off-Road mode on 4WD models (except the ST).
Is the 2027 Ford Explorer a good vehicle for towing?
Yes, the 2027 Ford Explorer can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.
The Explorer includes, as standard, a Class III Trailer Tow Package across the lineup, plus a Class III hitch receiver, a seven-wire harness, and four- and seven-pin trailer connectors.
Standard Side-Wind Stabilization, trailer sway control, and rearview/stability systems help keep your trailer safely in tow.
What are the 2027 Ford Explorer trim levels?
Buyers of the 2027 Ford Explorer can choose their preferred trim from a lineup of five main trim levels.
Active
Starting at an MSRP of $38,465, the Active trim, with its 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, offers key features such as:
- Ford Co-Pilot360® driver-assist features, including Adaptive Cruise Control
- Heated front-row seats
- Ford Security Package
ST Line
For the starting MSRP of $44,200, buyers get key features like:
- 360-degree camera
- Unique cloth-trimmed front- and second-row seats with red stitching
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with 10 speakers, including subwoofer
Tremor
Starting at MSRP $49,200, the new Tremor trim offers items that include:
- Available 3.0L EcoBoost® engine
- Torsen® limited-slip rear axle
- Off-road-tuned suspension with increased ride height
- Underbody protection of front and rear deflector plates
Platinum
The Platinum trim starts at an MSRP of $50,660 with features such as:
- Available 3.0L EcoBoost® engine
- Heated, ventilated, massaging front-row seats with leather inserts
- BlueCruise hands-free highway
- Available panoramic Vista Roof® with power shade
ST
The range-topping ST trim, at a starting MSRP of $53,660, is standard with the 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6 and includes trim-exclusive appointments like:
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Performance brakes with red-painted calipers
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