Explorer Platinum 4WD
What the Explorer Platinum adds over the Explorer Active (+$12,195)
| Spec | Explorer Active | Explorer Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Engine type (full description) | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with Auto Start-Stop Technology | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with Auto Start-Stop Technology (standard); Available 3.0L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 8.3 in |
| Front legroom | 43 in | 42.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.5 in | 37 in |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $38,465 | $50,660 |
| Overall height | 69.6 in | 70.2 in |
| Tire size | P255/65R18 | P255/55R20 |
| Total interior volume | 150.3 cu-ft | 143.8 cu-ft |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 110V/150W AC Power Outlet (replaces a Powerpoint Port on back side of Center Floor Console), 12V Powerpoints, 2 total (1 first row, and 1 cargo area), 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum wheels, 2nd-row heated seats, 360 Degree Camera (with split view), 6-way Power Passenger seat, 8-way Power Driver seat, 8-way Power Passenger seat, ActiveX® Trimmed with Leather Interlaced Diamond Perforated Inserts, Adaptive Headlamps, Ambient Lighting, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen 10 speakers including subwoofer, B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 980 Watt, 14 Speakers including Subwoofer, BlueCruise Equipped (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan), First-Row Heated and Ventilated, First-row center console armrest - leather covered, Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0, Front Parking Sensors, Grille - Satin Chrome and Ebony, HD Radio, Heated Steering Wheel, LED Fog Lamps, LED Signature Lighting, Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold, Power and Heated Glass, LED Turn Signal Indicators, Security Approach Lamps, Driver's Side Auto-Dimming, and Driver/Passenger Side Memory, Multicontour Seats with Active Motion (Front Only), Open On Approach liftgate, P255/55R20 All-Season BSW Tires (Platinum), PowerFold® Third-row seats, Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front only), Rear Auxiliary Climate Control, Remote Start System, Reverse Brake Assist, Roof-Rack Side Rails - Satin, Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear - Silver Painted, Steering Wheel - Heated, Leather-wrapped
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitCargo
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 16.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 143.8 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 15 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 70.2 in |
| Overall length | 198.7 in |
| Overall width | 78.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2300 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with Auto Start-Stop Technology (standard); Available 3.0L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 300 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.5 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.9 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.8 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $50,660 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Tires
| Tire size | P255/55R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety21 std · 1 opt
- Lane Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert)
- Safety Canopy - Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor Airbags
- 360 Degree Camera (with split view)
- AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
- Auto Hold
- Battery Saver
- BlueCruise Equipped (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan)
- First Row Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Front, Front Seat Side, and Front Knee Airbags
- Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0
- Ford Security Package (1-Year Included)
- Front Parking Sensors
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children)
- Perimeter Alarm
- Power Door Locks - Auto Lock/Unlock and Child-Safety Rear
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines
- Reverse Brake Assist
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Trailer Sway Control
- Intelligent 4WD with 6 selectable Drive Modes and Hill Descent Control optional
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)
- SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System
Infotainment13 std · 0 opt
- FordPass Connect™
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless Compatibility
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen 10 speakers including subwoofer
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 980 Watt, 14 Speakers including Subwoofer
- Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Included)
- Ford Digital Experience with 13.2" Center Display
- Ford app
- HD Radio
- Instrument Panel with 12.3" Cluster Display
- SiriusXM® with 360L (3-Month Prepaid Subscription)
- USB Ports, First Row – One (1) "A" and one (1) "C" in the Media Hub, two (2) "C" in center console
- USB Ports, Second Row - Two (2) "C"
- USB Ports, Third Row - Two (2) "C"
Convenience7 std · 2 opt
- 110V/150W AC Power Outlet (replaces a Powerpoint Port on back side of Center Floor Console)
- 4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock) with Push-Button Start
- Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
- Open On Approach liftgate
- Power Liftgate
- Remote Start System
- SecuriCode® Keyless Entry Keypad optional
- Universal Garage Door Opener optional
- 12V Powerpoints, 2 total (1 first row, and 1 cargo area)
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Tri-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
- Cabin Particulate Air Filter
- Rear Auxiliary Climate Control
Seating12 std · 2 opt
- 10-way Power Driver seat
- 8-way Power Driver seat
- First-Row Heated Seats
- First-Row Heated and Ventilated
- 2nd-row heated seats
- 6-way Power Passenger seat
- 8-way Power Passenger seat
- ActiveX® Trimmed with Leather Interlaced Diamond Perforated Inserts
- Multicontour Seats with Active Motion (Front Only)
- PowerFold® Third-row seats
- Second-row Captain's Seats with E-Z Entry and Armrests
- Third-row 50/50 split-fold Bench Seat, Manual
- Leather Seating Surfaces with Tri-Diamond Micro-Perforated Inserts and Accent Stitching optional
- Second-row 35/30/35 split-fold-flat Bench Seat optional
Interior12 std · 0 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Active Noise cancellation
- Ambient Lighting
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Door-Sill Scuff Plates, Front and Rear
- First-row center console armrest - leather covered
- First-row center floor console with armrest and storage bin
- Grab Handles – Front-Passenger; Second Row – two (2), includes Coat Hooks
- Steering Wheel - Heated, Leather-wrapped
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Floor Mats - Black Carpet, Front and Second Rows
- Overhead Console with Dome/Map Lights and Sunglasses Holder
Exterior18 std · 5 opt
- Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold, Power and Heated Glass, LED Turn Signal Indicators, Security Approach Lamps, Driver's Side Auto-Dimming, and Driver/Passenger Side Memory
- 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum wheels
- Acoustic-Laminate Windows - Front-Row Side
- Adaptive Headlamps
- Grille - Satin Chrome and Ebony
- Headlamps – LED Low & High Beams with Courtesy Delay, Autolamp (Automatic On/Off), Auto High-Beam
- LED Fog Lamps
- LED Signature Lighting
- LED Taillamps
- Mirrors, Sideview – Power and Heated Glass
- P255/55R20 All-Season BSW Tires (Platinum)
- Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front only)
- Roof-Rack Side Rails - Black
- Roof-Rack Side Rails - Satin
- Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear - Silver Painted
- Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
- 21" Bright Machined Aluminum with Tarnish Dark Pockets optional
- 21" Dark Alloy-painted Machined Aluminum optional
- P275/45R21 All-Season BSW Tires optional
- Panoramic Vista Roof® with Power Shade optional
- Quad Chrome Exhaust Tips optional
- Privacy Glass - Second, Third Row and Liftgate
- Body-Color Rear Spoiler
Powertrain5 std · 2 opt
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
- 3.58 Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle
- Rear-Wheel Drive with 6 selectable Drive Modes
- Terrain Management System™
- 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology optional
- Intelligent 4WD with 6 selectable Drive Modes and Hill Descent Control optional
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Class III Trailer Tow Package
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 Explorer. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Explorer Platinum
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2027 Ford Explorer Explorer Platinum?
The manufacturer lists $50,660 for the 2027 Ford Explorer Explorer Platinum. That is $12,195 above the Explorer Active, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2027 Ford Explorer Explorer Platinum add over the Explorer Active?
Against the Explorer Active, 36 features become standard that the Explorer Active does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.