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2027 Ford Explorer

Explorer ST-Line 4WD

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What the Explorer ST-Line adds over the Explorer Active (+$5,735)

Spec	Explorer Active	Explorer ST-Line
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$38,465	$44,200
Tire size	P255/65R18	P255/55R20
Wheel diameter	18 in	20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 20" Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum wheels, 360 Degree Camera (with split view), 8-way Power Passenger seat, ActiveX™ Trimmed Seats with Cloth Inserts and Red Stitching (ST-Line), B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen 10 speakers including subwoofer, Black Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear, Blackout Treatment on Headlamps and LED Taillamps, EXPLORER badge on hood, Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0, Front Parking Sensors, Grille - Black Mesh Insert, Heated Steering Wheel, LED Signature Lighting, P255/55R20 All-Season BSW Tires, Rear Auxiliary Climate Control, Remote Start System, Reverse Brake Assist, Steering Wheel - Heated, Leather-wrapped

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 3rd row	16.3 cu-ft
Total interior volume	150.3 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand	FordPass Connect
Connected services trial (standard tier)	12 months

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	7.6 in
Overall height	69.6 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

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	43 in
Second-row legroom	37.5 in
Third-row legroom	31.8 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$44,200

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

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 kit

Safety20 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
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

Infotainment11 std · 0 opt

FordPass Connect™
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless Compatibility
B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen 10 speakers including subwoofer
Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Included)
Ford Digital Experience with 13.2" Center Display
Ford app
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"

Convenience5 std · 1 opt

4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock) with Push-Button Start
Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
Power Liftgate
Remote Start System
SecuriCode® Keyless Entry Keypad optional
12V Powerpoints, 3 total (1 first row, 1 second row and 1 cargo area)

Climate3 std · 0 opt

Tri-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
Cabin Particulate Air Filter
Rear Auxiliary Climate Control

Seating5 std · 2 opt

First-Row Heated Seats
2nd-row heated seats optional
8-way Power Passenger seat
ActiveX™ Trimmed Seats with Cloth Inserts and Red Stitching (ST-Line)
Second-row Captain's Seats with E-Z Entry and Armrests
Third-row 50/50 split-fold Bench Seat, Manual
Second-row 35/30/35 split-fold-flat Bench Seat optional

Interior9 std · 2 opt

Heated Steering Wheel
Active Noise cancellation
Door-Sill Scuff Plates, Front and Rear
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
Ambient Lighting optional
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror optional
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Floor Mats - Black Carpet, Front and Second Rows
Overhead Console with Dome/Map Lights and Sunglasses Holder

Exterior14 std · 3 opt

20" Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum wheels
Acoustic-Laminate Windows - Front-Row Side
Black Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear
Blackout Treatment on Headlamps and LED Taillamps
EXPLORER badge on hood
Grille - Black Mesh Insert
Headlamps – LED Low & High Beams with Courtesy Delay, Autolamp (Automatic On/Off), Auto High-Beam
LED Signature Lighting
LED Taillamps
Mirrors, Sideview – Power and Heated Glass
P255/55R20 All-Season BSW Tires
Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum Wheels optional
P275/45R21 All-Season BSW Tires optional
Panoramic Vista Roof® with Power Shade optional
Privacy Glass - Second, Third Row and Liftgate
Body-Color Rear Spoiler

Powertrain5 std · 1 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™
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 ST-Line

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2027 Ford Explorer Explorer ST-Line?

The manufacturer lists $44,200 for the 2027 Ford Explorer Explorer ST-Line. That is $5,735 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 ST-Line add over the Explorer Active?

Against the Explorer Active, 18 features become standard that the Explorer Active does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.