2027 Ford Explorer ST for Sale in Little Rock, AR

Most family SUVs ask you to choose between practicality and personality. The 2027 Ford Explorer ST in Little Rock, AR refuses that trade-off. A 400-hp 3.0L EcoBoost V6 and a sport-tuned suspension give it real teeth, while the standard third row and towing capability keep it just as useful for daily life.

Crain Ford of Little Rock has the 2027 Explorer ST on the lot and ready to drive.

What's New for 2027?

The ST is where most of 2027's Explorer news lives. An optional Sinister package adds a fully blacked-out treatment, dark wheels, and amber running lights for drivers who want the exterior to match the attitude under the hood.

New ST owners also get access to the Explorer ST Experience again this year, a free one-day driving school where a professional instructor walks buyers through what the SUV can actually do.

2027 ST Highlights:

• Optional Sinister package with blacked-out styling and amber running lights

• Free Explorer ST Experience driving school returns for 2027

• Standard BlueCruise now comes with a 90-day trial

• Core ST hardware otherwise unchanged for 2027

The ST sets itself apart from the rest of the Explorer range with a noticeably different spec sheet:

• 400-hp 3.0L EcoBoost V6 with auto start-stop, mated to a 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters

• Sport-tuned suspension paired with a 3.58 rear axle

• Rear-wheel drive standard, 6 selectable drive modes, with Intelligent 4WD available

• Standard Class III Trailer Tow package and Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0

• Standard 10-speaker B&O sound system with subwoofer

• Heated, flat-bottom sport steering wheel with ST branding

• ActiveX seating trimmed in Miko suede with red stitching

AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, dual-stage front, side, and knee airbags, and a side-curtain Safety Canopy with rollover sensors all come standard on the ST before any options are added.

Ford brings the rest of this technology together under one name, Co-Pilot 360, which on the ST adds Assist 2.0, a split-view 360-degree camera, and front and rear parking sensors.

Built-In Safety:

• AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control

• Dual-stage front, side, and knee airbags

• Side-curtain Safety Canopy with rollover sensors

• Split-view 360-degree camera

• Front and rear parking sensors

• SOS Post-Crash Alert System

Ford's Digital Experience anchors the ST's cabin, built around a 13.2-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and FordPass Connect keeps the SUV connected even when you're not behind the wheel.

Road-trip extras like a 110V/150W AC outlet and a 3-month SiriusXM trial round out the tech list, useful beyond the daily commute.

Tech at a Glance:

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

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• USB-C ports across all three rows

• FordPass Connect and a 3-month SiriusXM trial

Heated and ventilated front seats are standard on the ST, and the second row gets heated captain's chairs with E-Z entry for quicker access to the third row. A tri-zone automatic climate system plus a rear auxiliary setup keep every seat comfortable independently.

PowerFold third-row seats fold flat at the touch of a button, and buyers chasing more natural light can add the optional panoramic Vista Roof with a power shade.

Comfort Highlights:

• Heated and ventilated front seats

• Heated second-row captain's chairs with E-Z entry

• Tri-zone climate control with rear auxiliary system

• PowerFold third-row seats

• Available panoramic Vista Roof with power shade

Since ST already sits at the top of the Explorer range, the real decision is which packages to add rather than which trim to choose. Standard equipment covers Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, the Class III Trailer Tow package, BlueCruise with its 90-day trial, and one-year Connectivity and Security packages.

From there, a handful of options let buyers push the ST further. Sinister adds the blacked-out look, Sun and Sound pairs the panoramic Vista Roof with the 14-speaker B&O Performance audio system, and extended BlueCruise plans or one-time-purchase Connectivity and Security packages round out the sheet.

Comes Standard:

• Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0

• Class III Trailer Tow Package

• BlueCruise with 90-day trial

• Ford Connectivity Package (1-year included)

• Ford Security Package (1-year included)

Worth Adding:

• ST Sinister Package

• Sun and Sound Package

• Extended BlueCruise plans

• 14-speaker B&O Performance audio system

Ford Confidence: Warranty Coverage You Can Count On

Ford covers the Explorer ST with a three-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. A complimentary first maintenance visit isn't included, so budget for that early trip to the shop.

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

Coverage Snapshot:

• 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

A performance-focused SUV shouldn't mean a complicated buying process. Crain Ford of Little Rock's finance team works with shoppers across Central Arkansas to put together financing that matches real budgets, not just what's on the sticker.

Trade In or Sell Your Car to Crain

Have something to trade in first? Crain Ford Buys Cars makes getting a fair price simple, even if the ST isn't coming home with you just yet.

Shop the 2027 Ford Explorer ST in Little Rock

The 2027 Ford Explorer ST gives drivers real performance credentials without asking them to give up the space and capability a three-row SUV needs to provide.

Visit Crain Ford of Little Rock to see the ST in person, or schedule time behind the wheel. Drivers from North Little Rock, Conway, and Sherwood already count on Crain Ford of Little Rock for straightforward pricing and a team that knows this SUV well.