2027 Ford Explorer

Avalanche Gray over 20-inch Carbon Gray painted wheels is a subtle, modern look, and this new 2027 Ford Explorer Active 4WD at Michigan City Ford in Michigan City, Indiana backs it up with the things families actually use. Second-row captain's chairs, the Active Comfort Package with remote start, and a power liftgate join a 2.3L EcoBoost and a 10-speed automatic in a three-row SUV that is easy to like from the first drive.The window sticker lists $5,335 in added equipment, or $4,335 after the $1,000 Active Comfort Package discount printed there, as the original listed cost when new. The Active Comfort Package at $3,145 is the upgrade that matters most in a Michigan City winter, with a remote start system, LED fog lamps, a heated steering wheel, LED signature lighting and an 8-way power passenger seat. The 20-inch Carbon Gray painted aluminum wheels at $1,395 wear P255/55R20 all-season tires and give the Explorer a more finished stance. An 18-inch spare wheel and jack kit at $400 gives you a backup plan far from home, and the Avalanche Gray paint is a $395 selection. Second-row captain's chairs are on board, a one-year security package and a one-year Ford connectivity trial are listed at no charge, and Equipment Group 200A sets up the trim.Think about how you actually use a three-row SUV and this layout makes sense. The captain's chairs keep siblings in their own space and leave a walkway back to the third row, and that third row folds flat in a 50/50 split when it is time for a run to the hardware store or a load of hockey gear. Space Gray ActiveX seats are comfortable and easy to keep clean, the front row is heated, and the driver gets a power seat. Tri-zone electronic temperature control keeps the front and rear comfortable, smart charging USB ports and 12-volt powerpoints handle the devices, and the power liftgate saves you a reach in a snowy parking lot. Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors and a rotary gear shift dial are small touches that keep the cabin tidy and useful.The technology is simple to get along with. A 12.3-inch cluster display sits ahead of the driver, and a 13.2-inch center display runs the Ford Digital Experience with Google Maps and the Play Store. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect your phone without a cable, a 5G modem and the Ford app keep you connected, and an AM/FM stereo with six speakers handles the music. Keyless entry with push-button start and a tilt and telescoping wheel with mounted controls round out the daily routine. Six selectable drive modes help you set up the Explorer for rain, snow or a dry highway.Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ and a rear view camera support an attentive driver and do not replace one. The Personal Safety System, the Safety Canopy airbag system, a driver knee airbag, AdvanceTrac with roll stability control, a perimeter alarm and the SOS post-crash alert system add further protection. A Class III trailer tow package and trailer sway control are on the standard list. Auto LED headl