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2027 Ford Explorer

Explorer ST RWD

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What the Explorer ST adds over the Explorer Active (+$15,195)

Spec	Explorer Active	Explorer ST
Cylinder count	4	6
Engine displacement	2300 cc	3000 cc
Horsepower	300 hp	400 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft	415 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with Auto Start-Stop Technology	3.0L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology
Ground clearance	7.6 in	7.8 in
Front legroom	43 in	42.9 in
Second-row legroom	37.5 in	37 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$38,465	$53,660
Overall height	69.6 in	69.8 in
Tire size	P255/65R18	P275/45R21
Total interior volume	150.3 cu-ft	149.5 cu-ft
Wheel diameter	18 in	21 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), 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum Wheels, 2nd-row heated seats, 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology, 360 Degree Camera (with split view), 6-way Power Passenger seat, 8-way Power Driver seat, 8-way Power Passenger seat, ActiveX™ Seating Material with Miko® Suede Inserts, Red Stitching and ST logo, 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, Black Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear, Blackout Treatment on Headlamps and LED Taillamps, BlueCruise Equipped (90-Day Trial), BlueCruise Equipped (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan), EXPLORER badge on hood, First-Row Heated and Ventilated, Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0, Front Parking Sensors, Grille - Black Mesh Insert, 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, P275/45R21 All-Season BSW Tires, Performance brakes with red-painted calipers, PowerFold® Third-row seats, Quad Chrome Exhaust Tips, Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front only), Rear Auxiliary Climate Control, Remote Start System, Reverse Brake Assist, SelectShift® Capability with Paddle Shifters, Sport-tuned Suspension, Steering Wheel - Heated, Leather-wrapped, Steering Wheel - Heated, Sport Style with ST Logo and Flat Bottom

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 3rd row	16.3 cu-ft
Total interior volume	149.5 cu-ft

Connected Services

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

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	7.8 in
Overall height	69.8 in
Overall length	198.7 in
Overall width	78.9 in
Wheelbase	119.1 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	6
Engine displacement	3000 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	3.0L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology

Engine Output

Horsepower	400 hp
Torque	415 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)

$53,660

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Suspension

Rear suspension type

sport-tuned

Tires

Tire size

P275/45R21

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.6
Transmission speeds	10
Transmission type	automatic

Wheels

Wheel diameter	21 in
Wheel material	aluminum

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety22 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 (90-Day Trial)
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
Instrument Panel with 12.3" Cluster Display
SelectShift® Capability with Paddle Shifters
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"

Convenience6 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
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

Seating9 std · 2 opt

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™ Seating Material with Miko® Suede Inserts, Red Stitching and ST logo
PowerFold® Third-row seats
Second-row Captain's Seats with E-Z Entry and Armrests
Multicontour Seats with Active Motion (Front Only) 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 floor console with armrest and storage bin
Grab Handles – Front-Passenger; Second Row – two (2), includes Coat Hooks
Steering Wheel - Heated, Leather-wrapped
Steering Wheel - Heated, Sport Style with ST Logo and Flat Bottom
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Floor Mats - Black Carpet, Front and Second Rows
Overhead Console with Dome/Map Lights and Sunglasses Holder

Exterior19 std · 2 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
21" Magnetite-Painted 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 Fog Lamps
LED Signature Lighting
LED Taillamps
Mirrors, Sideview – Power and Heated Glass
P275/45R21 All-Season BSW Tires
Quad Chrome Exhaust Tips
Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front only)
Roof-Rack Side Rails - Black
Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
21" Gloss Black Aluminum Wheels optional
Panoramic Vista Roof® with Power Shade optional
Privacy Glass - Second, Third Row and Liftgate
Body-Color Rear Spoiler

Powertrain5 std · 2 opt

10-Speed Automatic Transmission
3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology
3.58 Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Rear-Wheel Drive with 6 selectable Drive Modes
Terrain Management System™
2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology optional
Intelligent 4WD with 6 selectable Drive Modes and Hill Descent Control optional

Chassis2 std · 0 opt

Performance brakes with red-painted calipers
Sport-tuned Suspension

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

Class III Trailer Tow Package

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Common questions about the Explorer ST

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2027 Ford Explorer Explorer ST?

The manufacturer lists $53,660 for the 2027 Ford Explorer Explorer ST. That is $15,195 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 ST add over the Explorer Active?

Against the Explorer Active, 39 features become standard that the Explorer Active does not and 13 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.