2027 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD



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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMWK8HC9VGA11400
Stock #: 27T0020
Model Code: K8H
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Agate Black Metallic
  • Interior Color Salt Crystal/Onyx
  • Mileage 5
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 17/22 MPG
  • Engine 6 Cyl - 3 L
  • Transmission 10-Speed Automatic
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.

Dealer Comments

The 2027 Ford Explorer Platinum is a three-row SUV blending luxury, technology, and capability for families and professionals wanting versatility in a refined package. Finished in Agate Black Metallic with a Salt Crystal/Onyx interior, it features Ford’s advanced comfort, safety, and connectivity systems.

This SUV is ideal for buyers seeking a well-appointed family vehicle or a daily driver with upscale touches. Its 3rd row bench seating and spacious cabin support both large family outings and routine carpools, while premium materials and quilted stitching on the seats and door panels deliver a high-value feel. Residents in regions with unpredictable weather, such as central Florida, benefit from the 4WD system, heated front and rear seats, and rain-sensing wipers, ensuring year-round comfort and confidence. The Explorer Platinum’s balance of comfort, utility, and advanced amenities makes it a compelling choice for those researching practical yet upscale SUVs.

The Explorer Platinum is powered by a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 paired with a responsive 10-speed automatic transmission and 4WD, delivering smooth acceleration and adaptable traction in various conditions. The powertrain offers confident highway merging and quiet performance during city commutes. The four-wheel independent suspension and speed-sensing steering contribute to composed handling through curves and uneven roads, while features like brake assist and traction control enhance control on wet or slick surfaces. Drivers can expect a refined ride whether navigating urban streets or embarking on longer trips, with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway aiding efficiency for an SUV in this class.

Comprehensive safety is a priority in this vehicle, with advanced systems that actively support driver awareness and occupant protection. The Explorer Platinum includes ABS brakes and electronic stability control, which help maintain control during sudden maneuvers or slippery road conditions. The exterior parking camera rear provides clear visibility when reversing, while features like auto high-beam headlights and rain-sensing wipers adjust automatically for changing environments. Dual front impact airbags, side impact airbags, overhead airbags, and a knee airbag offer layered protection throughout the cabin. Emergency communication via 911 Assist ensures rapid response capabilities if needed.

This SUV comes loaded with standout features tailored for comfort, convenience, and entertainment. The 3.0L Ultimate Package brings together navigation, 14-speaker premium audio, and a panoramic roof for a luxurious experience. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrate seamlessly with the infotainment system, while SiriusXM with 360L expands listening options.

Compared to alternatives like the Chevrolet Traverse High Country and Toyota Highlander Platinum, the Explorer Platinum stands out with its robust EcoBoost V6, advanced tech package, and sophisticated interior appointments.

What are the key features of this vehicle? The Explorer Platinum offers a premium leather interior, panoramic Vista Roof, navigation, 14-speaker audio, heated and ventilated seats, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. How does it perform in daily driving? Its EcoBoost V6 and 10-speed automatic yield smooth, capable performance for commuting and family travel.

To experience the 2027 Ford Explorer Platinum, contact Lakeland Automall at (863) 577-5030 or visit 1430 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815. Their team can answer your questions, arrange a test drive, and help you make a confident, well-informed decision about your next SUV. Price includes: $1500 - Retail Customer Cash

All Features

  • GVWR: 5,940 lbs
  • Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
  • 3.58 Axle Ratio
  • Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • Regenerative Alternator
  • Class III Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control
  • Trailer Wiring Harness
  • 2 Skid Plates
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • 17.9 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust
  • Auto Locking Hubs
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
  • Wheels: 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum Secondary code: D2FA9
  • Tires: P255/55R20 AS BSW
  • Tire Mobility Kit
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
  • Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Chrome Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Driver Auto Dimming, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
  • Deep Tinted Glass
  • Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Black Grille w/Metal-Look Accents
  • Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • LED Brakelights
  • Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
  • Front Fog Lamps
  • Autolamp Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen w/HD -inc: MP3 capable, 980 watt, 14 speakers including subwoofer, speed-compensated volume, SiriusXM w/360L and 3-month prepaid subscription (service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii), Ford digital experience w/13.2" color LCD touchscreen in IP center-stack, Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play, pinch-to-zoom capability, 911 Assist, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless compatibility, Note: SiriusXM services require a subscription, sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period, Your SiriusXM service will automatically stop at the end of your trial unless you decide to subscribe, If you decide to continue service, the subscription plan chosen will automatically renew and be charged according to your chosen payment method at the then-current rates, Fees and taxes apply, See the SiriusXM customer agreement and privacy policy at http://www.siriusxm.com/ www.siriusxm.com for full terms and how to cancel, which includes online methods or calling 1-866-635-2349, Available in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C, and Puerto Rico (w/coverage limits and capable receiver), Visit http://www.siriusxm.com/FAQS for most current service area information, Availability of some services and features is subject to device capabilities and location restrictions, All fees, content and features are subject to change, SiriusXM, Pandora and all related logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc, and its respective subsidiaries Eligible 2026 model-year vehicle receive complimentary access to 1-year Ford connectivity connected service plan enabling Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play which begins on the new warranty start date. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features.
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System, External Memory Control and Internal Memory
  • Streaming Audio
  • Integrated Roof Antenna
  • Digital Signal Processor
  • 14 Speakers
  • 980w Regular Amplifier
  • Bluetooth® Wireless Phone Connectivity
  • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
  • Real-Time Traffic Display
  • 6-Way Driver Seat
  • 6-Way Passenger Seat
  • Bucket Folding Captain Front Facing Heated Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
  • Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
  • Fixed 50-50 Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Power Fold-Into-Floor Folding Activation, 2 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
  • Heated Leather Steering Wheel
  • Illuminated Front Cupholder
  • Rear Cupholder
  • 2 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Compass
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access
  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
  • Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
  • Rear Climate Controls w/Rear Controls
  • Locking Glove Box
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert, Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents and Leather Upholstered Dashboard
  • Leather Door Trim Insert
  • ActiveX Trimmed Captain's Chairs -inc: Heated and ventilated, multicontour seats w/Active Motion (front only), interlaced leather diamond perforated inserts, 8-way power driver w/memory and 6-way power front passenger
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
  • Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, 2 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 Interior 120V AC Power Outlet
  • Front And Rear Map Lights
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Rear Carpet Floor Trim
  • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
  • Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Memory Settings -inc: Driver Seat and Door Mirrors
  • FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access, Keyfob Window Activation and Keyfob Remote Start
  • Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Delayed Accessory Power
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Driver Information Center
  • Redundant Digital Speedometer
  • Trip Computer
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Digital/Analog Appearance
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear Single Seat Mounted Armrest
  • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
  • Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer
  • Air Filtration
  • 2 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 Interior 120V AC Power Outlet
  • BlueCruise (90-day free trial)
  • AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Emergency Sos Capability
  • Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot
  • PCA with AEB and Intersection Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
  • Lane-Keeping System Lane Keeping Assist
  • Lane-Keeping System Lane Departure Warning
  • Collision Mitigation-Front
  • Driver Monitoring-Alert
  • Forward and Reverse Sensing System Front And Rear Parking Sensors
  • Aerial View Camera System
  • Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Driver Knee Airbag
  • Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Front Camera
  • Left Side Camera
  • Right Side Camera

ENGINE: 3.0L ECOBOOST V6

  • auto start-stop technology

  • Navigation System
  • 3.0L Ultimate Package
  • Equipment Group 600A Standard Package
  • 14 Speakers
  • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
  • Radio data system
  • Air Conditioning
  • Automatic temperature control
  • Front dual zone A/C
  • Rear air conditioning
  • Rear window defroster
  • Memory seat
  • Power driver seat
  • Power steering
  • Power windows
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Traction control
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Knee airbag
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Overhead airbag
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad
  • Panoramic Vista Roof with Power Shade
  • Power Liftgate
  • Brake assist
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
  • Auto High-beam Headlights
  • Delay-off headlights
  • Front fog lights
  • Fully automatic headlights
  • Panic alarm
  • Security system
  • Speed control
  • Auto-dimming door mirrors
  • Bumpers: body-color
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Power door mirrors
  • Spoiler
  • Turn signal indicator mirrors
  • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
  • Compass
  • Driver door bin
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Front reading lights
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Illuminated entry
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Outside temperature display
  • Overhead console
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Platinum Badges on Seats
  • Quilting and Stitching on Door Panels
  • Quilting and Stitching on Seats
  • Rear reading lights
  • Tachometer
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Trip computer
  • Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)
  • 3rd row seats: bench
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Front Center Armrest
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Power passenger seat
  • Premium Leather Seating Surfaces Captain's Chairs
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Passenger door bin
  • OVER SIZED CUSTOM WHEELS
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear window wiper
  • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Vehicle
    • EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
  • Mileage
    • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 19 (2026)
    • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 23 (2026)
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17 (2026)
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20 (2026)
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 22 (2026)
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27 (2026)
  • Weight Information
    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4457
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
    • Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 5000
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
    • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.6
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.6
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Size: P255/55VR20
    • Rear Tire Size: P255/55VR20
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 20 X 8
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 X 8
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 17.9
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 119.1
    • Length, Overall (in): 198.8
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.9
    • Height, Overall (in): 70.2
    • Track Width, Front (in): 66.9
    • Track Width, Rear (in): 66.9
    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.2
    • Liftover Height (in): 32.8
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 84.1
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 49.8
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in): 20.8
    • Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 64.5
    • Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 47.6
    • Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 32.8
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 46
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 16.3
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 6
    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 146
    • Front Head Room (in): 38.9
    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.1
    • Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
    • Second Head Room (in): 38.2
    • Second Leg Room (in): 38.3
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 61.9
    • Second Hip Room (in): 59.1
    • Third Head Room (in): 38.9
    • Third Leg Room (in): 32.2
    • Third Shoulder Room (in): 54.6
    • Third Hip Room (in): 40.9
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
    • Body Style: Sport Utility
  • Emissions
    • EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 4.0 (Est)
    • EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5.0 (Est)
    • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 9.3 (2026)
    • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.6 (2026)

Warranty

  • Basic Warranty: 36 months / 36,000 miles
  • Drivetrain Warranty: 60 months / 60,000 miles
  • Corrosion Warranty: 60 months / Unlimited miles
  • Roadside Assistance Warranty: 60 months / 60,000 miles
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