Key Features of the 2027 Ford Explorer

2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 and Available 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Power

The 2027 Explorer® offers two engines, giving shoppers a straightforward way to match performance to driving needs. The 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology is standard on Active, ST-Line, Tremor®, and Platinum™ models, delivering 300 hp and a responsive feel for daily driving. Drivers who want more muscle can look to the twin-turbo 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 engine, which is standard on Explorer ST and available on Tremor® and Platinum™. Ford lists max available horsepower at 385 hp, giving the Explorer strong passing power and confident acceleration. Explorer ST adds sport-tuned suspension, performance brakes with red-painted calipers, and 21" wheels, creating a more athletic SUV character. Tremor® models take capability in a different direction with off-road-tuned suspension, increased ride height, underbody protection with front and rear deflector plates, and a model-exclusive Torsen® limited-slip rear axle. This range of performance choices is a major advantage for shoppers who want power, capability, and personality in one three-row SUV.

Ford BlueCruise

Available Ford BlueCruise is one of the most important technology highlights in the 2027 Explorer. This hands-free highway driving assistance feature helps control steering, braking, and acceleration while helping keep the vehicle centered in its lane on compatible highways, while the driver keeps eyes on the road ahead. For frequent highway travelers, BlueCruise can make longer stretches feel more relaxed and less tiring. Explorer Platinum™ includes BlueCruise hands-free highway driving equipped with a 1-year + 90-day plan included, while Explorer ST also offers BlueCruise hands-free highway driving equipped. The system fits naturally with the Explorer’s role as a family and travel SUV because it adds another layer of support during the type of driving many owners do most often. Combined with Ford Co-Pilot360® Technology, which is focused on helping drivers feel more confident behind the wheel, BlueCruise demonstrates how the Explorer uses technology in a practical, driver-centered way rather than simply adding screens or features for show.

Ford Digital Experience

The Ford Digital Experience brings familiar digital functionality into the Explorer cabin, designed and curated to enhance the drive. This system supports the apps, connectivity, and interface habits modern drivers expect, making it easier to stay informed, entertained, and organized on the road. The Explorer’s technology story also includes available wireless connectivity, the available B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with 10 speakers, including a subwoofer on ST-Line, and upgraded audio options through available packages such as the Sun & Sound Package. The cabin is designed to feel intuitive rather than overwhelming, with technology that supports navigation, media, communication, and vehicle settings in a cohesive way. This matters for online shoppers because everyday usability is just as important as a long feature list. A system that responds naturally, keeps key information within reach, and supports familiar digital tools can make every drive smoother, whether the route is across town, across the county, or across the state.

Flexible Three-Row Interior

The 2027 Explorer® is built around a practical three-row interior that can seat six or seven people depending on model and configuration. Second-row captain’s chairs are standard on all models, creating easy access to the third row and a comfortable layout for passengers. A second-row bench seat is available on all models except Tremor®, increasing capacity to seven. Cargo flexibility is equally important: Active and ST-Line models offer up to 85.8 cu ft of maximum cargo space, while Tremor®, Platinum™, and ST models offer up to 85.3 cu ft. With all seats in place, every Explorer model provides 16.3 cu ft of cargo space behind the third row. PowerFold® third-row seats are available on Tremor® and standard on ST and Platinum™, helping make transitions between passenger space and cargo room easier. Add available heated, ventilated, and massaging front-row seats with leather inserts on Platinum™, available ambient lighting, and materials such as cloth, Miko® Suede, ActiveX®, or leather, and the Explorer becomes both useful and comfortable.

Distinctive Models and Available Packages

The 2027 Explorer lineup is appealing because each model has a clear purpose. Active gives shoppers essential comfort and capability with heated front-row seats, Ford Co-Pilot360® driver-assist features including Adaptive Cruise Control, and the Ford Security Package. ST-Line adds a sport-inspired look with unique cloth-trimmed front- and second-row seats with red stitching, an available 360-degree camera, and B&O® audio. Tremor® is the choice for drivers who want more adventurous capability, thanks to available 3.0L EcoBoost® power, off-road-tuned suspension, underbody protection, increased ride height, and Torsen® limited-slip rear axle. Platinum™ focuses on upscale comfort with available 3.0L EcoBoost® performance, leather-trimmed seating options, heated, ventilated, and massaging front-row seats, and available panoramic Vista Roof® with power shade. ST delivers the most athletic character with the 3.0L EcoBoost® engine, sport-tuned suspension, performance brakes, and an available new Sinister Package with 21" Gloss Black-painted wheels, unique accent lighting, and ST badges outlined in black. With ten available packages, shoppers can fine-tune the Explorer to fit personal priorities.