2027 Ford Explorer: Trims, Prices and What's New

The 2027 Ford Explorer is a three-row SUV in 5 trims: Active, ST-Line, Tremor, Platinum and ST. Every trim but the ST comes standard with a 300 hp 2.3L EcoBoost® four-cylinder, while the ST gets a standard 3.0L EcoBoost V6 rated up to 400 hp. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates the Explorer 5 stars overall in both rear-wheel drive (RWD) and 4WD form.

The Explorer fits families who need a third row, drivers who tow or head down gravel roads, and buyers who want V6 performance. Every trim keeps the third row, the same maximum towing rating and the Class III Trailer Tow Package, so the choice comes down to engine and drive, then how much comfort or off-road hardware you want.

2027 Explorer at a glance
2027 Explorer	At a glance
Trims	Active, ST-Line, Tremor, Platinum, ST
Starting MSRP at Launch (manufacturer's suggested retail price)	$38,680 (Active), plus $1,795 destination
Engines	2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder or 3.0L EcoBoost V6
Transmission	10-speed automatic on every trim
Seats	6 or 7 (the Tremor seats 6)
Maximum towing	5,000 lb on every trim
EPA fuel economy	19 to 23 mpg combined, by engine and drive

What's New for the 2027 Explorer

For 2027, Ford gives the Explorer new engine and package choices, roof options and colors.

The Platinum can add the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 through the 3.0L Ultimate Package, which also brings quilted leather and an exclusive wheel.
A Tremor with the 3.0L V6 can add the Sun and Sound Package, with upgraded Bang & Olufsen (B&O) audio, massaging front seats and a power moonroof.
The new ST Sinister Package gives the ST an exclusive wheel and amber accent lights.
The panoramic Vista Roof is available on every Explorer trim.
A Slick Roof Conversion, which deletes the roof rails, is offered on the Active, ST-Line, Platinum and ST.
Avalanche Gray and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat are new Explorer colors, and Ruby Red is offered on every trim except the Tremor.

If you're shopping last year's model instead, see our 2026 Ford Explorer overview.

2027 Explorer Trims and Prices

Each 2027 Explorer trim's MSRP at launch covers its base build, before any paint charge and the destination charge.

2027 Explorer trims, launch prices, standard engines and drive
Trim	MSRP at Launch (destination extra)	Standard engine	Drive	Who it fits
Active	$38,680	2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder	RWD; Intelligent 4WD available	Lowest starting price
ST-Line	$44,415	2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder	RWD; Intelligent 4WD available	More tech and sportier styling
Tremor	$49,415	2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder	Intelligent 4WD standard	Gravel, trails and rough roads
Platinum	$50,875	2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder	RWD; Intelligent 4WD available	Massaging front seats and comfort upgrades
ST	$53,875	3.0L EcoBoost V6	RWD; Intelligent 4WD available	V6 power as standard

Every 2027 Explorer trim, the Active included, comes with:

Tri-zone automatic climate control and heated front seats
A power liftgate
LED headlamps with automatic high beams, and LED taillamps
Push-button start with 4-door Intelligent Access

Browse the new and used Explorers on our lot, which span several model years, or look across all of our new Ford inventory.

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Which 2027 Explorer Trim Should You Choose?

Each 2027 Explorer trim leans toward one priority: price, tech, rough roads, comfort or performance.

Explorer Active

The 2027 Explorer Active is the trim to choose when price comes first. It launched at the lowest price in the lineup and still keeps the third row and the 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder.

Driver assistance: Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+, the Active's set of driver-assist features
Seats: cloth, with a 10-way power driver's seat, a 4-way manual passenger seat and a manual third-row bench
Sound and wheels: 6-speaker audio and 18-inch wheels
Available: remote start, rear auxiliary climate, the Vista Roof, 20-inch wheels and Intelligent 4WD

Explorer ST-Line

The 2027 Explorer ST-Line suits buyers who want more tech and a sharper look for less than the Platinum or ST. Compared with the Active, it upgrades the driver assistance, cameras and sound.

Driver assistance: Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, the driver-assist set on every trim above the Active, plus a 360-degree camera with split view, front parking sensors and Reverse Brake Assist
Comfort: remote start, rear auxiliary climate, an 8-way power passenger seat and front-row acoustic glass
Sound and look: a 10-speaker B&O system with a subwoofer, a blackout headlamp and taillamp treatment, and 20-inch Ebony machined wheels
Available: BlueCruise (Ford's hands-free highway driving system), heated second-row seats, 21-inch wheels and Intelligent 4WD

Explorer Tremor

The 2027 Explorer Tremor is the pick when your drives include gravel, trails or rough roads, and it's the only trim with Intelligent 4WD standard. It comes with second-row captain's chairs only, so if you need a bench, look at another trim.

Off-road hardware: a Torsen limited-slip rear axle for traction, off-road-tuned suspension with increased ride height, and all-terrain tires on 18-inch Ebony wheels with Electric Spice accents
Comfort: heated and ventilated front seats, a heated second row, a heated flat-bottom steering wheel and a 110V/150W outlet
Engine option: the available 3.0L EcoBoost V6, which lets a Tremor add a package with upgraded B&O audio, massaging front seats and a power moonroof
Also available: the 980-watt B&O 14-speaker system, BlueCruise and a PowerFold third row

Explorer Platinum

The 2027 Explorer Platinum is the comfort trim, for buyers who want upgraded seats, sound and lighting.

Seats: heated, ventilated and massaging front seats (Ford's multicontour seats with Active Motion), second-row seat heaters and a PowerFold third row
Leather: leather diamond-perforated inserts come standard, and leather seating surfaces are available
Sound and lighting: the 980-watt B&O 14-speaker system, adaptive headlamps and ambient lighting
Also standard: BlueCruise, an Open On Approach liftgate and 20-inch Luster Nickel wheels
Available: the 3.0L V6 as a package option, the Vista Roof, Intelligent 4WD and 21-inch wheels

Explorer ST

The 2027 Explorer ST is the performance trim and the only one with the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 standard. It's the pick for drivers who put power and handling first.

Performance: sport-tuned suspension, performance brakes with red calipers, SelectShift with paddle shifters and quad chrome exhaust tips
Seats: trimmed with Miko suede, red stitching and the ST logo
Comfort: heated and ventilated front seats, heated seats in the second row, a heated flat-bottom ST steering wheel and a power-folding third row
Sound, tech and wheels: a 10-speaker B&O system, BlueCruise and 21-inch Magnetite wheels
Available: the ST Sinister Package, the Sun and Sound Package, Intelligent 4WD and 21-inch Gloss Black wheels

2027 Explorer Engines and Drivetrain

The 2027 Explorer has 2 available EcoBoost engines, a 10-speed automatic on every trim and a choice of rear-wheel drive or Intelligent 4WD.

2027 Explorer engines, transmission and drivetrain availability
Powertrain	Output or type	Where you get it
2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder (turbocharged)	300 hp, 310 lb-ft	Standard on Active, ST-Line, Tremor and Platinum
3.0L EcoBoost V6 (twin-turbocharged)	Up to 400 hp, 415 lb-ft	Standard on ST; available on Tremor and Platinum
Transmission	10-speed automatic	Every trim; the ST adds SelectShift with paddle shifters
Rear-wheel drive	Standard	Active, ST-Line, Platinum and ST
Intelligent 4WD	Standard or available	Standard on Tremor; available on Active, ST-Line, Platinum and ST

The 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder also has Auto Start-Stop. With the 3.0L V6, the Tremor started at $56,675 MSRP at launch. The Platinum with the V6, which comes through the 3.0L Ultimate Package, started at $56,535 MSRP at launch. The destination charge is extra on both.

2027 Explorer Fuel Economy

The EPA rates the 2027 Explorer by engine, drive and transmission under its own listing names, and it lists the Tremor separately. In those listings, "AWD" means the Explorer's Intelligent 4WD versions, and the 2 transmission labels used for the 3.0L, "Automatic 10-spd" and "Automatic (S10)", don't name a trim. Every listing shows regular fuel, while Ford's horsepower and torque ratings were achieved using premium fuel.

2027 Explorer EPA fuel economy by engine, drive and transmission
EPA listing	Engine	Transmission (EPA)	City mpg	Highway mpg	Combined mpg
Explorer RWD	2.3L four-cylinder	Automatic 10-spd	20	28	23
Explorer RWD	3.0L V6	Automatic 10-spd	18	26	21
Explorer RWD	3.0L V6	Automatic (S10)	17	25	20
Explorer AWD	2.3L four-cylinder	Automatic 10-spd	20	27	23
Explorer AWD	3.0L V6	Automatic 10-spd	17	24	20
Explorer AWD	3.0L V6	Automatic (S10)	17	24	20
Explorer Tremor AWD	2.3L four-cylinder	Automatic 10-spd	18	22	20
Explorer Tremor AWD	3.0L V6	Automatic 10-spd	17	22	19

The four-cylinder beats the V6 on combined mileage under each EPA listing name: Explorer RWD, Explorer AWD and Explorer Tremor AWD. The four-cylinder Explorer RWD and Explorer AWD listings share the lineup's best combined rating, with the RWD listing rated higher on the highway. The 2 Tremor listings carry the lowest highway ratings in the lineup.

Towing and Off-Road Capability

Every 2027 Explorer trim, from the Active to the ST, is rated to tow up to 5,000 lb when properly configured, and all 5 come with the Class III Trailer Tow Package and Trailer Sway Control. That means the trim you pick for comfort or power doesn't change the towing rating.

Every trim also has the Terrain Management System with 6 selectable drive modes. The Tremor adds trail hardware on top of that:

Hill Descent Control and a selectable Off-Road mode
Unique front tow hooks, plus front and rear deflector plates
A grille with off-road auxiliary lights and auxiliary high beams

Ground clearance runs lowest on the Active and ST-Line and highest on the Tremor, which also has the steepest trail angles.

2027 Explorer ground clearance and approach, departure and breakover angles
Trim	Minimum running ground clearance	Approach angle	Departure angle	Breakover angle
Active, ST-Line	7.6 in	-	-	-
ST	7.8 in	19.7°	20.8°	16.8°
Platinum	8.3 in	20.7°	22.5°	17.8°
Tremor	8.7 in	24.1°	23.7°	18.7°

More clearance lets the Tremor roll over deeper ruts, and its steeper approach, departure and breakover angles let it get onto, off and over sharper banks and crests before a bumper or the underbody touches.

Seating, Cargo and Dimensions

Every 2027 Explorer has a third row. Second-row captain's chairs are standard on every trim for 6 seats, and all but the Tremor can swap them for a second-row bench that seats 7. The third row power-folds as standard on the Platinum and ST and is available that way on the Tremor.

Cargo space and passenger volume change slightly by trim.

2027 Explorer cargo space and passenger volume
Space	Volume
Cargo behind the third row, every trim	16.3 cu ft
Cargo behind the second row	46 cu ft
Cargo behind the first row, Active and ST-Line	85.8 cu ft
Cargo behind the first row, ST, Platinum and Tremor	85.3 cu ft
Passenger volume, Active and ST-Line	150.3 cu ft
Passenger volume, ST and Tremor	149.5 cu ft
Passenger volume, Platinum	143.8 cu ft

Shoulder and hip room are the same on every trim, while leg room in the first and second rows differs slightly by trim.

2027 Explorer interior dimensions by row and trim
Row	Head room (in)	Leg room, Active and ST-Line (in)	Leg room, ST, Platinum and Tremor (in)	Shoulder room (in)	Hip room (in)
First	40.7	43	42.9	62.1	59.2
Second	40.5	37.5	37.0	61.9	59.1
Third	38.9	31.8	31.8	54.6	40.9

On a Platinum with the available moonroof, head room is 38.9 inches in the first row and 38.2 inches in the second.

Length, wheelbase and width are the same on every 2027 Explorer, while height changes by trim.

2027 Explorer exterior dimensions, fuel tank and curb weight
Measurement	Figure
Length	198.7 in
Wheelbase	119.1 in
Width without mirrors	78.9 in
Width with mirrors	89.3 in
Width with mirrors folded	82.7 in
Height	69.6 in (Active, ST-Line); 69.8 in (ST); 70.2 in (Platinum); 70.8 in (Tremor)
Fuel tank	17.9 gal (2.3L four-cylinder); 20.2 gal (3.0L V6)
Base curb weight, 2.3L four-cylinder RWD	4,248 lb

When you measure your garage, check it against the mirrors-folded width and the height of the trim you want.

Technology and Safety

Every 2027 Explorer has the same screens and connections:

Ford Digital Experience on a 13.2-inch center display, with a 12.3-inch cluster
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the Ford Connectivity Package
8 USB ports: 4 in the first row and 2 each in the second and third rows

For driver assistance, the Active has Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+, and every trim above it has Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0. Every trim has Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, a rear view camera, rear parking sensors, Auto Hold and SOS Post-Crash Alert.

BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway driving system, comes standard on the Platinum with a 1 year + 90-day plan and on the ST with a 90-day trial. It's available on the ST-Line and Tremor.

NHTSA rated the 2027 Explorer in both rear-wheel drive and 4WD form, with matching results.

2027 Explorer NHTSA crash test ratings for RWD and 4WD
NHTSA rating	2027 Explorer RWD	2027 Explorer 4WD
Overall	5 stars	5 stars
Frontal crash	5 stars	5 stars
Side crash	5 stars	5 stars
Rollover	4 stars	4 stars

Ford Warranty Coverage

Ford's factory warranty coverage starts on the Warranty Start Date, which is the day the vehicle is delivered or first put into service, whichever occurs first. Each term ends at whichever limit comes first.

Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage
Coverage	Term
New Vehicle Limited Warranty (bumper to bumper)	3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain	5 years / 60,000 miles
Safety Restraint System	5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion	5 years / unlimited miles

After you take your Explorer home, request Ford maintenance through our service team.

The 2027 Explorer Around the Indianapolis Metro

You'll find us on Scatterfield Road in Anderson. We're the only Ford dealership in Madison County, which is part of the Indianapolis metro. That means Madison County drivers don't need to leave the county to buy or service a Ford.

For families around the metro, one Explorer can cover school drop-offs, the I-69 commute between Anderson and Indianapolis, and a weekend trip. When an Indiana winter sets in or a drive turns onto a gravel county road, Intelligent 4WD is standard on the Tremor and available on the other 4 trims. The Tremor also adds more ground clearance and all-terrain tires.

Getting a 2027 Explorer From Ed Martin Ford

When you want a 2027 Explorer built to your exact choices of trim, engine, drive and color, our Custom Factory Order program is how to request it.

Before you settle on a trim, request an Explorer test drive to feel its size, seats and power for yourself.

If you'd rather buy certified used, browse the certified used vehicles on our lot and read about Ford Blue Advantage, Ford's certified pre-owned program.

To talk through trims, options or a factory order, ask about a 2027 Explorer.

Frequently Asked Questions

For 2027, the Platinum can add the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 as part of a package, and a Tremor with the V6 can add a package of upgraded audio, a power moonroof and front-seat massage. The ST gets a new package with an exclusive wheel and amber accent lights. The panoramic Vista Roof is available on every trim, and a Slick Roof Conversion is offered on the Active, ST-Line, Platinum and ST. Avalanche Gray and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat join the color choices.

The 2027 Explorer comes in 5 trims: Active, ST-Line, Tremor, Platinum and ST. The Active leads on price, the ST-Line adds tech and style, the Tremor is the off-road trim, the Platinum focuses on comfort, and the ST is the performance trim with the V6 standard.

At launch, the 2027 Explorer's MSRP started at $38,680 for the Active, $44,415 for the ST-Line, $49,415 for the Tremor, $50,875 for the Platinum and $53,875 for the ST. Those base-build prices come before any paint charge and the $1,795 destination charge. Check our current new-vehicle specials before you buy.

The 3.0L EcoBoost V6, rated up to 400 hp, comes standard on the ST and is available on the Tremor and, as part of a package, on the Platinum. The Active, ST-Line, Tremor and Platinum come standard with the 300 hp 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder.

The 2027 Explorer Tremor comes standard with Intelligent 4WD and Hill Descent Control. The other 4 trims are rear-wheel drive as standard, with Intelligent 4WD available on each.

Every 2027 Explorer trim is rated to tow up to 5,000 lb when properly configured. The Class III tow package and Trailer Sway Control come standard on all 5 trims.

The 2027 Explorer seats 6 or 7. Second-row captain's chairs are standard on every trim for 6 seats, and any trim other than the Tremor can take a second-row bench for 7.

EPA combined ratings for the 2027 Explorer run from 19 to 23 mpg, depending on engine and drive. The Explorer RWD and Explorer AWD listings with the 2.3L four-cylinder both reach 23 mpg combined, and the RWD listing rates higher on the highway, 28 mpg to 27. The lowest is the Explorer Tremor AWD with the 3.0L V6 at 17 city, 22 highway and 19 combined.

The EPA lists regular fuel for every 2027 Explorer fuel economy listing. Ford's horsepower and torque ratings for both engines were achieved using premium fuel.

NHTSA rates the 2027 Explorer 5 stars overall in both RWD and 4WD form, with 5 stars for frontal and side crashes and 4 stars for rollover. Every trim also has Lane Keeping System, a rear view camera, rear parking sensors and SOS Post-Crash Alert.

Start with what you need to carry. The 2027 Explorer seats up to 7 and holds 16.3 cubic feet of cargo behind its third row. If that covers your family, the Explorer is the right size. If you need more room than that, read our 2026 Ford Expedition overview and compare.

Our Custom Factory Order program is how to request a 2027 Explorer in the trim, engine, drive and color you choose. To start, ask us about a 2027 Explorer order, and we'll go over the choices Ford offers on each trim.

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