2027 Ford Explorer

Quad exhaust tips, ST badging and a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 set the tone right away. This new 2027 Ford Explorer ST 4WD at Michigan City Ford in Michigan City, Indiana wears Carbonized Gray Metallic with 21-inch aluminum wheels and red performance brakes, and the Sun and Sound Package adds a panoramic Vista Roof, 14-speaker B&O audio and multicontour front seats. It is a three-row SUV with a real sporting streak, ready for the school run and the back roads alike.The window sticker shows $4,085 in original listed cost of added equipment. The Sun and Sound Package at $3,340 does the heavy lifting, combining the panoramic Vista Roof with power shade, a 14-speaker B&O sound system and multicontour front seats. Those three upgrades change how the whole cabin feels, from the daylight overhead to the sound on every drive and the extra ways to get comfortable up front on a long trip. An 18-inch spare wheel and jack kit at $400 adds a backup plan for road trips, floor liners and carpet mats for rows one and two at $200 protect the cabin from salt and sand, and a universal garage door opener at $145 tidies up the visor clutter. BlueCruise equipment with a 90-day trial, a one-year security package and a one-year Ford connectivity trial are all listed at no charge. Equipment Group 400A sets up the ST, with 21-inch aluminum wheels on P275/45R21 all-season tires.This is the Explorer to pick if you like to drive. The 3.0L EcoBoost V6 runs through a 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, and six selectable drive modes let you change the character of the vehicle to suit the road or the weather. The red performance brakes and quad-tip dual exhaust make the intent obvious, while a black mesh grille insert, ST badging and an ST projected logo lamp keep the styling focused. When the family needs to bring more along, a Class III trailer tow package and trailer sway control are on the standard list, and the open-on-approach liftgate opens up as you walk to it with your hands full.The cabin matches the attitude. Onyx unique cloth seats with red stitch accents are heated and ventilated up front, the second row is heated as well, and the heated leather-wrapped steering wheel carries a logo and mounted controls on a tilt and telescoping column. The third row folds with power, ambient lighting adds a nice touch after dark, and a 110-volt AC power outlet and smart charging USB ports keep the crew's devices running. Rear door privacy glass and dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors round out the comfort list.The technology is impressive. A 12.3-inch cluster display and a 13.2-inch center display with the Ford Digital Experience, Google Maps and the Play Store anchor the dash, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect your phone without a cable. Keyless entry with push-button start and a remote start system make cold mornings easier. Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 and a 360-degree camera support an attentive driver and do not replace one, and the Personal Safety System, Safet