2027 Ford Explorer for Sale in Little Rock, AR

Most three-row SUVs settle for comfortable and forgettable. The 2027 Ford Explorer in Little Rock, AR doesn't. A standard turbocharged four-cylinder handles daily duty, while the ST model's available 400-hp V-6 puts this SUV near the top of its class for outright speed. It still seats up to seven and tows what a family actually needs, so nothing gets sacrificed along the way.

Crain Ford of Little Rock has the entire 2027 Explorer lineup on the ground, Active through ST.

What's New for 2027?

For 2027, Ford left most of the Explorer alone and put its energy into the ST. A new Sinister package gives that trim a fully blacked-out look, complete with dark wheels and amber running lights.

There's a perk built in for ST buyers too: the Explorer ST Experience, a free one-day performance driving school, is back again this year, giving new owners a chance to learn the SUV's limits with a professional instructor.

What's New on ST:

• New Sinister package brings a blacked-out look to the ST trim

• Black wheels, black exterior trim, and amber running lights

• Free Explorer ST Experience driving school returns for 2027

• Remaining trims carry over without major changes

The Explorer earns its spot among family SUVs with a deep list of standard gear:

• 300-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder paired with a 10-speed automatic

• Standard third row, accessible with a one-touch second-row release

• 13.2-inch touchscreen alongside a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with native Google and Amazon integration built in

• Standard Class III Towing package, good for up to 5,000 pounds

• USB ports spread through the cabin, including access for third-row riders

It's this kind of standard equipment that keeps landing the Explorer on roundups of the best family SUVs.

Automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control all come standard on every 2027 Explorer, no trim requirement attached.

Ford bundles these features, plus some optional add-ons, under a single name: Co-Pilot 360. From there, shoppers can layer on parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and hands-free adaptive cruise.

Safety, Standard:

• Automated emergency braking

• Lane-keeping assist

• Adaptive cruise control

• Available front and rear parking sensors

• Available 360-degree camera system

• Available hands-free adaptive cruise control

A 13.2-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster anchor the Explorer's cabin, both powered by Ford's newest software with built-in Google and Amazon access, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for anyone who'd rather stick with their phone.

Step up to Platinum or ST, and BlueCruise comes standard, letting drivers take their hands off the wheel across thousands of miles of mapped highway.

Tech Rundown:

• 13.2-inch touchscreen with 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Native Google and Amazon app integration

• BlueCruise hands-free highway driving, standard on Platinum and ST

The Explorer's front seats favor practicality over flash, with soft-touch surfaces and a small dash-mounted tray for phones and keys. Captain's chairs come standard in the second row, with a three-across bench available for anyone who needs the extra seat.

Reaching the third row takes one touch. The second-row seat slides forward automatically, though adults back there will notice the low seat height. Cargo space runs 16.3 cubic feet behind the third row, and folding both rear rows flat opens up 85.3 cubic feet total.

Seating & Cargo:

• Standard second-row captain's chairs, with a three-across bench available

• One-touch access to the standard third row

• 16.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row

The 2027 Explorer comes in five trims, each aimed at a different kind of buyer.

Active covers the basics well:

• 2.3L EcoBoost engine

• Standard Co-Pilot360 with adaptive cruise control

• Heated front seats

• Ford Security Package

ST-Line dresses things up without the V-6:

• 360-degree camera

• Red-stitched cloth seats

• 10-speaker B&O sound system with subwoofer

Tremor is the trail-ready pick:

• Available 3.0L EcoBoost engine

• Torsen limited-slip rear axle

• Off-road-tuned suspension

Platinum goes upscale:

• Massaging front seats with leather inserts

• Standard BlueCruise

• Available panoramic Vista Roof

ST is the performance flagship:

• 3.0L EcoBoost engine

• Sport-tuned suspension

• Red-painted performance brake calipers

• Standard BlueCruise

Not every driver needs the same Explorer, and the same goes for Ford's whole lineup. Crain Ford's team can help match your budget and lifestyle to the right Ford, Explorer or otherwise.

Ford Confidence: Warranty Coverage You Can Count On

Ford covers the Explorer with a three-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. One thing it doesn't include is a free first maintenance visit, something a few rivals offer, so plan on budgeting for that early trip to the shop.

For coverage beyond the factory warranty, Ford Protect gives owners a way to extend protection further down the road.

Warranty at a Glance:

• 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty

• 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty

• No complimentary first maintenance visit

Financing Made Easy at Crain Ford

Financing a new Explorer at Crain Ford of Little Rock is straightforward. The finance team works with shoppers across Central Arkansas to build payment options around actual budgets, not just the number on the window.

Trade In or Sell Your Car to Crain

Already have a trade-in? Crain Buys Cars keeps things simple, offering a fair price on your current vehicle, no new Explorer purchase required.

Shop the 2027 Ford Explorer in Little Rock

The 2027 Ford Explorer pairs real driving character with the practicality a three-row SUV needs, especially once you get into ST territory.

Visit Crain Ford of Little Rock to see the lineup up close, or schedule time behind the wheel. Drivers from North Little Rock, Conway, and Sherwood already turn to Crain Ford of Little Rock for straightforward deals and a staff that actually knows this SUV.