2027 Ford Explorer: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.

    Updated 2026-09-27
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    The 2027 Ford Explorer is a three-row, seven-passenger midsize SUV on a rear-drive platform, positioned as the sportier-driving pick among family haulers and priced from $38,860 before destination. Every trim except the ST runs a 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder with 300 hp and 310 lb-ft, while the ST gets a 3.0L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 rated at 400 hp and 415 lb-ft (385 hp in California-emissions states), and both engines pair with a 10-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive standard and Intelligent 4WD available. For 2027 the changes are modest: a $1,695 Sinister appearance package for the ST, the 3.0L V6 offered on Platinum and Tremor, and two new paint colors. Bob Swope Ford has 2 Active w/200A Pkgs, 3 Tremors and 2 ST-Lines available right now.

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    2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg in SPACE WHITE METALLIC
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    2027 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg in AVALANCHE GRAY
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    2027 Ford Explorer Tremor in AVALANCHE GRAY
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    2026 Ford Explorer Tremor in CARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC
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    2026 Ford Explorer ST in CARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC
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    2026 Ford Explorer ST in MARSH GRAY
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    Highlights of the 2027 Ford Explorer

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    • The standard 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder makes 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque and carries EPA ratings of 20 MPG city, 29 MPG highway and 24 MPG combined with rear-wheel drive.
    • The 3.0L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 produces 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque, it is standard on the ST, and for 2027 Ford lists it as available on the Platinum and Tremor trims.
    • Every 2027 Explorer trim carries a 5,000 lbs maximum tow rating, matching the Chevrolet Traverse, the turbo Kia Telluride and the gas-only Toyota Grand Highlander.
    • The Ford Digital Experience pairs a 13.2-inch center touchscreen with a 12.3-inch digital cluster, builds in Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play, and runs wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
    • Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assistance is standard on every trim, including Adaptive Cruise Control, and BlueCruise 1.5 hands-free driving with Automatic Lane Change is available across more than 130,000 miles of Blue Zone highways.
    • Cargo space reaches 85.8 cu ft with both rear rows folded on Active and ST-Line, with 16.3 cu ft behind the third row, which trails the Chevrolet Traverse's 22.9 cu ft in the same measurement.
    • The new 2027 ST Sinister Package costs $1,695 and adds 21-inch gloss-black wheels, amber daytime running lights and dark-accented ST badging, and it can be ordered with any of the ST's regular paint colors.

    Trim-Level Comparison and Availability at Bob Swope Ford

    Compare available trim levels to find the right Ford Explorer for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.

    Compare trimsTrim3 trims · 7 in stockActive w/200A Pkg2 in stockTremor3 in stockST-Line2 in stock
    Pricing
    Starting price$49,813$53,945$54,045
    Top price$49,907$61,679$54,345
    Powertrain
    DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
    Fuel optionsGasolineGasolineGasoline
    Engine4 Cyl, 2.3L4 Cyl, 2.3L / V6, 3.0L4 Cyl, 2.3L
    MPG (city / hwy)20 / 2717–20 / 22–2720 / 27
    Standard equipment · Safety & driver assistance
    Adaptive cruise control
    Auto high-beam headlights—
    Blind-spot & rear cross-traffic alert
    Pedestrian & cyclist detection
    Surround-view 360° camera—
    Standard equipment · Technology & infotainment
    Built-in navigation
    In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
    Push-button start with proximity key
    Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
    Standard equipment · Comfort & convenience
    Dual-zone climate control
    Hands-free smart power liftgate
    Heated 2nd-row seats—
    Heated front seats
    Heated steering wheel
    Memory driver seat & mirrors
    Remote engine start
    Ventilated front seats——
    Standard equipment · Interior & exterior
    All-terrain tires——
    Ambient interior lighting—

    Inside the Ford Explorer

    What changed for 2027 (and what didn't)

    The 2027 Explorer is a carryover year after the 2025 refresh and the 2026 Tremor launch, so the bones are unchanged: the same rear-drive architecture, the 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder at 300 hp and 310 lb-ft, the 3.0L twin-turbo V6 at 400 hp and 415 lb-ft, and the 10-speed automatic on both. The headline addition is the ST Sinister Package, a $1,695 option with 21-inch gloss-black wheels, amber daytime running lights and dark ST badges, sold with any of the ST's paint colors. Ford also lists the 3.0L V6 as available on the Platinum and the Tremor, which widens V6 access beyond the ST. Two colors join the palette, Avalanche Gray and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, and Ford Authority reports Space White Metallic is dropped, a Sun and Sound Package is new to the Tremor, and the universal garage door opener is no longer standard. Base pricing moves up to $38,860 for the Active before destination, against $38,465 for the 2026 Active. Buyers of a 2026 or 2027 ST get an invitation to the one-day Explorer ST Experience driving school.

    Trim ladder and the value story

    Ford's configurator lists five 2027 trims, all before destination. The Active starts at $38,860 with the 2.3L EcoBoost, rear-wheel drive, a power liftgate, LED lighting, the 13.2-inch Digital Experience screen and Co-Pilot360; 4WD is optional. The ST-Line at $44,695 adds 20-inch wheels, blacked-out lamp treatments, a 360-degree camera and a 10-speaker audio system with subwoofer, and it is the sweet spot for buyers who want the ST look without the V6. The Tremor at $49,695 comes with Intelligent 4WD, off-road-tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, a Torsen limited-slip rear axle, 8.7 inches of ground clearance and six seats. The Platinum at $51,455 is the comfort trim with the Open On Approach liftgate, adaptive headlamps, PowerFold third-row seats, the 980-watt 14-speaker B&O system and a BlueCruise plan included; the 3.0L V6 is optional here and on the Tremor. The ST at $54,155 makes the V6 standard with performance brakes, sport-tuned suspension and quad exhaust tips. The 2026 destination charge was $1,795; confirm the 2027 figure on the window sticker.

    How it stacks up vs Toyota Grand Highlander, Kia Telluride, Chevrolet Traverse and Honda Pilot

    On price the Explorer is the low entry: $38,860 before destination against $40,735 for a 2027 Telluride including its $1,545 destination, $42,795 for a 2027 Traverse LT, $43,355 for a 2026 Grand Highlander and $43,690 for a 2026 Pilot. On power the base Explorer's 300 hp beats the Grand Highlander's 265 hp, the Telluride's 274 hp and the Pilot's 285 hp, and the 400 hp ST has no direct rival in this group. The Explorer loses on space and efficiency. It seats seven where the Telluride, Traverse, Pilot and Grand Highlander offer eight, and its 16.3 cu ft behind the third row trails the Traverse at 22.9, the Grand Highlander at 20.6 and the Pilot at 18.6. Ford has no hybrid, so its 24 MPG combined cannot answer the Grand Highlander Hybrid at 34 MPG or the Telluride Hybrid at 31 to 35 MPG. Kia also covers the powertrain for 10 years or 100,000 miles versus Ford's 5 years or 60,000 miles. The Explorer's case is rear-drive handling, the ST's V6, BlueCruise hands-free driving and the lowest starting price.

    Pros and Cons

    Pros
    • The base 2.3L EcoBoost's 300 hp and 310 lb-ft beat the standard engines in the Grand Highlander (265 hp), Telluride (274 hp) and Pilot (285 hp).
    • The 2027 Active starts at $38,860 before destination, the lowest entry price in this comparison set.
    • The ST's 400 hp and 415 lb-ft 3.0L twin-turbo V6 is now also available on Platinum and Tremor for 2027.
    • Every trim tows up to 5,000 lbs, the same maximum as the Traverse, the turbo Telluride and the gas Grand Highlander.
    • The 13.2-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch cluster come standard with Google built in and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
    • BlueCruise 1.5 with Automatic Lane Change is available, and Platinum and ST include a 1-year plus 90-day plan.
    • The 2.3L rear-drive model's 24 MPG combined matches the gas Grand Highlander and beats the Traverse at 22 MPG and the Pilot at 20 to 22 MPG.
    Cons
    • There is no hybrid, so the best Explorer returns 24 MPG combined while the Grand Highlander Hybrid reaches 34 MPG and the Telluride Hybrid 31 to 35 MPG.
    • Only 16.3 cu ft sits behind the third row, versus 22.9 cu ft in the Traverse and 20.6 cu ft in the Grand Highlander.
    • Maximum seating is seven, while the Telluride, Traverse, Pilot and Grand Highlander all offer eight-passenger layouts.
    • Ford's 3-year, 36,000-mile basic and 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain coverage trails Kia's 5-year, 60,000-mile basic and 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
    • The ST's V6 is rated at 385 hp rather than 400 hp in California-emissions states, and BlueCruise costs $495 per year after the trial on trims that do not include a plan.

    New 2027 Ford Explorer Inventory at Bob Swope FordLive

    Current in-stock units at Bob Swope Ford in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.

    Total in stock7vehicles
    Price range$49,813 – $61,679
    Available powertrainsGasoline
    Last syncedSep 27, 2026 · 9:50 AM
    Showing 7 of 7 vehicles.
    VINStock #YearMakeModelTrimBodyPriceVDPMileageExteriorInteriorEngineDriveTransmissionFuelNew/UsedCPOMPG CityMPG HwyCarfax AccidentCarfax 1-OwnerDoorsOptions
    1FMUK8DH2VGA17323F277010102027FordExplorerActive w/200A PkgSport Utility$49,813VDP10AVALANCHE GRAYUltra Dark Space Gray4 Cyl, 2.3LAWD10-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2027NoNo4
    73 features
    Active Comfort Package: Second Row Hvac ControlsHeated Steering WheelHeated ActiveX Seating Material Captain's ChairsFront Fascia
    1FMUK8DH5VGA17316F277010202027FordExplorerActive w/200A PkgSport Utility$49,907VDP15Ruby Red Metallic Tinted ClearcoatUltra Dark Space Gray4 Cyl, 2.3LAWD10-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2027NoNo4
    71 features
    Active Comfort Package: Second Row Hvac ControlsHeated Steering WheelHeated ActiveX Seating Material Captain's ChairsFront Fascia
    1FMUK8JH2VGA30240F277010802027FordExplorerTremorSport Utility$53,945VDP5AVALANCHE GRAYOnyx w/Electric Spice Stitching4 Cyl, 2.3L4WD10-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2027NoNo4
    77 features
    Tremor Convenience Package: Auto-Dimming Interior Rearview MirrorMemory Driver's SeatManual-Folding Sideview MirrorsRain-Sensing Wipers (front Only)
    1FMUK8JH3VGA25807F277011102027FordExplorerTremorSport Utility$54,045VDP9MARSH GRAYOnyx w/Electric Spice Stitching4 Cyl, 2.3L4WD10-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2027NoNo4
    77 features
    Tremor Convenience Package: Auto-Dimming Interior Rearview MirrorMemory Driver's SeatManual-Folding Sideview MirrorsRain-Sensing Wipers (front Only)
    1FMUK8KH1VGA16263F277010902027FordExplorerST-LineSport Utility$54,045VDP3Ruby Red Metallic Tinted ClearcoatOnyx4 Cyl, 2.3L4WD10-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2027NoNo4
    78 features
    Premium Package: 110V/150W AC Power OutletAuto-Dimming Interior Rearview MirrorMemory Driver's SeatManual-Folding Sideview Mirrors
    1FMUK8KH6VGA15075F277011002027FordExplorerST-LineSport Utility$54,345VDP3Star White Metallic Tri-CoatOnyx4 Cyl, 2.3L4WD10-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2027NoNo4
    78 features
    Premium Package: 110V/150W AC Power OutletAuto-Dimming Interior Rearview MirrorMemory Driver's SeatManual-Folding Sideview Mirrors
    1FMWK8JC2VGA17243F277010602027FordExplorerTremorSport Utility$61,679VDP15AVALANCHE GRAYOnyx w/Electric Spice StitchingV6, 3.0L4WD10-speed automaticGasolineNewNo1722NoNo4
    82 features
    Sun and Sound Package: Panoramic Vista Roof with Power ShadeMulticontour Seats with Front Active MotionB&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen RadioEquipment Group 801A Ultimate Package: 18" High Gloss Black-Painted Aluminum

    Frequently Asked Questions about the 2027 Ford Explorer

    Active, ST-Line, Tremor and Platinum come standard with a 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. The ST uses a 3.0L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 rated at 400 hp and 415 lb-ft (385 hp in California-emissions states), and for 2027 Ford lists that V6 as available on the Platinum and Tremor. Both engines use a 10-speed automatic, with rear-wheel drive standard and Intelligent 4WD available.
    The main addition is the $1,695 Sinister Package for the ST, with 21-inch gloss-black wheels, amber daytime running lights and dark ST badging. The 3.0L V6 is listed as available on the Platinum and Tremor, and two new colors, Avalanche Gray and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, join the lineup. Engines, transmission, towing and cabin technology carry over from 2026.
    The EPA has not posted 2027 figures yet, and the powertrains are unchanged, so 2026 ratings apply. The 2.3L four-cylinder earns 20 MPG city, 29 MPG highway and 24 MPG combined with rear-wheel drive, and 20/27/23 MPG with 4WD. The 3.0L V6 is rated 18/25/21 MPG with rear-wheel drive and 18/25/20 MPG with 4WD, and the Tremor is 19/23/21 MPG with the four-cylinder or 17/22/19 MPG with the V6.
    Ford lists a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs for the Explorer across all trims. That matches the Chevrolet Traverse, the turbo Kia Telluride and the gas Toyota Grand Highlander. Ford does not publish a payload figure on the Explorer product pages, so check the door-jamb label on the specific vehicle.
    Ford's configurator lists the Active at $38,860, ST-Line at $44,695, Tremor at $49,695, Platinum at $51,455 and ST at $54,155, all before destination. The 2026 destination charge was $1,795, and the 2027 figure should be confirmed on the window sticker. The ST includes the 3.0L V6, and the Sinister Package adds $1,695 on top of the ST price.
    Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard on every trim and includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Assist and Reverse Brake Assist. A 360-degree camera is standard from ST-Line up. BlueCruise 1.5 hands-free highway driving with Automatic Lane Change is available on higher trims, and Platinum and ST include a 1-year plus 90-day plan.
    Every trim gets the Ford Digital Experience with a 13.2-inch center touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Google Assistant, Google Maps and the Google Play Store are built in over a 5G connection, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included. A one-year Ford Premium Connectivity trial is included, and a 980-watt, 14-speaker B&O sound system is available on upper trims.
    Ford covers the Explorer with a 3-year, 36,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Corrosion coverage runs 5 years and roadside assistance runs 5 years or 60,000 miles. Kia's Telluride offers longer coverage at 5 years or 60,000 miles basic and 10 years or 100,000 miles powertrain.