2027 Ford Explorer

Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, a panoramic Vista Roof and 20-inch Ebony machined aluminum wheels give this new 2027 Ford Explorer ST-Line 4WD at Michigan City Ford in Michigan City, Indiana a look that gets noticed in the school pickup line. Add a 2.3L EcoBoost, a 10-speed automatic and BlueCruise equipment, and you have a sporty-looking family SUV with the technology to make long highway trips more relaxing.The window sticker shows $3,285 in original listed cost of added equipment. The panoramic Vista Roof with power shade is the largest item at $1,695, and it changes the feel of the cabin by bringing in daylight when you want it and closing it off with the shade when you do not. BlueCruise equipment at $495 comes with a one-year plus 90-day plan listed on the sticker, and the BlueCruise hardware itself is listed at no charge. Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat is a $495 paint selection, and it is a big part of what gives this Explorer its personality. An 18-inch spare wheel and jack kit at $400 adds peace of mind on road trips, and floor liners with carpet mats for rows one and two at $200 help protect the cabin from salt, sand and whatever the kids track in. A one-year security package and a one-year Ford connectivity trial are also listed at no charge. Equipment Group 300A sets up the ST-Line, and P255/55R20 all-season tires wrap those 20-inch wheels.ST-Line styling is the first thing you will notice from the curb. A black mesh grille insert, unique ST-Line badging, 'EXPLORER' hood badging and auto LED headlamps work together with the wheels and paint to give this SUV a sharper edge. A power liftgate saves you the reach when your hands are full of groceries or sports gear, and an Easy Fuel capless filler means one less thing to fuss with at the pump. Six selectable drive modes let you set the Explorer up for the conditions, whether that means a dry commute on Interstate 94 or a snowy morning on the way to La Porte. Trailer sway control is on the standard equipment list as well.The cabin is built for everyday comfort. Onyx unique cloth seats are heated in the front row, with power adjustment for both the driver and the front passenger, and the premium leather-wrapped heated steering wheel is a welcome thing to grab on a January morning. A remote start system lets you warm things up before anyone climbs in, and the 10-speaker B&O sound system makes the daily drive more enjoyable. Smart charging USB ports and 12-volt powerpoints help keep everybody's devices running.The technology is easy to live with. A 12.3-inch cluster display sits ahead of the driver, and a 13.2-inch center display runs the Ford Digital Experience. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect your phone without a cable, and a 5G modem and the Ford app keep you connected. BlueCruise equipment supports an attentive driver on the highway and does not replace one. The Personal Safety System, the Safety Canopy airbag system, a perimeter alarm, AdvanceTrac with roll stabil