The 2027 Ford Explorer adds a standard 13.2-inch touchscreen with native Google Maps and Google Assistant across every trim. This is a meaningful tech upgrade over the prior generation’s optional navigation setup, plus BlueCruise hands-free assist is now available. Here is a breakdown of every trim, spec, and what changed, with current inventory at Canton Ford.
The single biggest change for the 2027 Explorer is the standard 13.2-inch center touchscreen paired with native Google Maps navigation and Google Assistant voice control. Shoppers no longer pay extra to get true built-in navigation.
BlueCruise hands-free highway driving assist joins the available technology menu on ST-Line and Tremor trims. The Tremor now carries an 8.7-inch minimum running ground clearance, the highest in the Explorer lineup, and the 3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 is available on Tremor and Platinum trims or standard on the ST. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard on all trims, and a 5G modem with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot is included.
The five-trim structure, Active, ST-Line, Tremor, Platinum, and ST, carries forward, giving buyers a clear path from an approachable family hauler to a performance-focused three-row SUV.
Active (base) sits at the entry point of the 2027 Explorer lineup. It rides on 18-inch Sparkle Silver-painted aluminum wheels, seats up to 7, and includes the standard 13.2-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, and the full Ford Co-Pilot360 safety suite. Rear-wheel drive is standard; Intelligent 4WD is available. Towing capacity is 5,000 lbs on all trims.
ST-Line steps up with 20-inch Ebony-painted machined aluminum wheels (21-inch Magnetite wheels available), a sportier exterior appearance package, and standard surround-view 360-degree parking cameras. BlueCruise hands-free highway driving assist is available here, making this the most affordable trim where that feature appears.
Tremor is the off-road-oriented member of the family. It arrives with standard Intelligent 4WD, 18-inch high-gloss Ebony Black-painted aluminum wheels with Electric Spice accents, and the highest minimum ground clearance in the lineup at 8.7 inches. The 3.0L EcoBoost V6 is available here (see Performance section for output), and seating drops to 6, giving the third-row space a different configuration than the 7-seat trims. BlueCruise is also available on Tremor.
Platinum blends luxury and capability. Standard 20-inch Luster Nickel-painted aluminum wheels (21-inch options available), an 8.3-inch minimum ground clearance, and the available 3.0L EcoBoost V6 define this trim. The Platinum also stands tallest in the lineup at 70.2 inches. Up to 7 passengers fit in the standard seating configuration.
ST is the performance flagship, with the 3.0L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 as standard equipment. It rides on 21-inch Magnetite-painted aluminum wheels, with gloss black 21-inch wheels available. The ST’s ride height is 69.8 inches and it seats up to 7.
The base engine is a 2.3L EcoBoost inline-4 with Auto Start-Stop Technology, producing 300 hp at 5,500 rpm and 310 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm. A 10-speed automatic transmission is standard across all trims. Rear-wheel drive is the base drivetrain; Intelligent 4WD is available on Active, ST-Line, and Platinum, and is standard on Tremor.
The available 3.0L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6, offered on Tremor and Platinum and standard on the ST, pushes output to 385 hp in Green States and 400 hp in Federal States, with 415 lb-ft of torque. That engine uses a larger 20.2-gallon fuel tank versus the 17.9-gallon tank on the 2.3L. Every trim in the 2027 Explorer lineup is gasoline-powered.
Combined EPA fuel economy is rated at 24 MPG for the 2.3L configuration. EPA combined fuel economy rating.
All trims are rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs.
The 2027 Explorer offers 40.7 inches of first-row headroom and 43 inches of maximum front legroom on Active and ST-Line trims. Second-row passengers get 40.5 inches of headroom and 37.5 inches of legroom on Active, with slightly reduced figures on Platinum, ST, and Tremor due to different body configurations.
Third-row occupants have 38.9 inches of headroom and 31.8 inches of legroom, which is generous for this segment.
Cargo space behind the third row is 16.3 cu ft on Active and ST-Line. That expands to 46 cu ft with the second row folded and reaches a maximum of 85.8 cu ft with all rear seats folded flat (85.3 cu ft on ST, Platinum, and Tremor). A power liftgate with key fob open/close is included.
Active and ST-Line trims seat 7; Tremor seats 6. Platinum and ST seat 7. The curb weight starts at 4,248 lbs on the 2.3L RWD configuration.
Every 2027 Explorer comes with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and the 13.2-inch center touchscreen. Native Google Maps and Google Assistant are built in, so there is no separate navigation subscription needed. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. A 5G modem and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot keep passengers connected.
The available B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen comes in two configurations: a 10-speaker setup or a 14-speaker, 980W premium upgrade. AM/FM radio is standard. A surround-view 360-degree parking camera system is standard on ST-Line and above.
BlueCruise, Ford’s hands-free highway driving assist technology, is available on ST-Line and Tremor trims. This system uses precision mapping and camera-based driver monitoring to allow hands-free driving on pre-qualified highway sections.
Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology is standard on every 2027 Explorer. The suite includes:
No extra package is required for these features on any trim. BlueCruise hands-free highway assist is the premium tier above these systems, available on ST-Line and Tremor.
The 2027 Explorer is the right fit for buyers who need genuine three-row space, real towing capability up to 5,000 lbs, and connected technology that does not require dealer-installed navigation options. Compared to the prior year, the 2027 makes built-in Google navigation and a larger 13.2-inch touchscreen standard rather than optional.
Buyers who prioritize off-road ability should look at the Tremor, which adds the most ground clearance (8.7 inches) and locks in AWD as standard equipment. Performance shoppers stepping from last year’s ST will find the same 3.0L V6 powertrain but with improved connectivity and the addition of available BlueCruise. Families in Canton and surrounding East Texas communities who want a dependable three-row at the entry level will find the Active trim covers all the basics without requiring an upgrade.
If the prior-year Explorer met your needs for space but felt short on tech, the 2027 answers that gap directly.
The 2027 Explorer is available now, from the practical Active trim to the performance-tuned ST with the 3.0L twin-turbo V6. Canton Ford serves buyers throughout East Texas, and current inventory is updated regularly. Check available trims, confirm real-time availability, and schedule a time to get behind the wheel.
The 2027 Explorer makes the 13.2-inch touchscreen, native Google Maps navigation, and Google Assistant standard on every trim. BlueCruise hands-free highway driving assist is newly available on ST-Line and Tremor trims.
Most 2027 Explorer trims, Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and ST, seat 7 passengers. The Tremor trim seats 6.
The standard engine is a 2.3L EcoBoost inline-4 producing 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. A 3.0L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 producing up to 400 hp (Federal States) and 415 lb-ft of torque is available on Tremor and Platinum, and is standard on the ST.
Every 2027 Explorer trim is rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs.
Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on every 2027 Explorer trim.
Cargo volume behind the third row is 16.3 cu ft. With the second row folded, cargo grows to 46 cu ft. Maximum cargo with all rear seats folded is 85.8 cu ft on Active and ST-Line trims (85.3 cu ft on ST, Platinum, and Tremor).
Intelligent 4WD (AWD) is available on Active, ST-Line, and Platinum trims and is standard on the Tremor. The ST offers RWD as standard with AWD available.
The 2.3L EcoBoost configuration is EPA-rated at 24 MPG combined.
