2027 Ford Explorer · Trim vs trim
2027 Ford Explorer ST-Line vs ST: what's the difference?
The ST costs $9,460 more. Most option totals require a current quote; full before incentives and . It starts at $53,875 with the 3.0L , and the ST-Line at $44,415 with the 2.3L EcoBoost . The ST adds and . It also changes the engine, wheels, tires and seats. It makes 400 , 100 more than the ST-Line's 300.
Our Explorer data has all six US 2027 equipment levels, /Intelligent , both engines, six/seven-seat choices and core comfort, roof, wheel and appearance . It doesn't have European electric Explorer, paint/upholstery colors, fleet equipment, dealer , every connected-service plan, vehicle-specific towing/ and unverified 2027 curb weights yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | ST-Line | ST |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | ST-Line300 hp | ST400 hp |
| Combined mpg | ST-Line23 mpg | ST |
| City mpg | ST-Line20 mpg | ST |
| Highway mpg | ST-Line28 mpg | ST |
| Tire diameter | ST-Line31.0″ | ST30.7″ |
| Wheel size | ST-Line20″ | ST21″ |
| Ground clearance | ST-Line7.6″ | ST7.8″ |
| What | ST-Line | ST |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ST-Line2.3L EcoBoost turbo four | ST3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 |
| Suspension | ST-LineIndependent front and rear suspension | STST sport-tuned suspension |
| Wheels | ST-Line20-inch aluminum wheels | ST21-inch aluminum wheels |
| Tires | ST-Line255/55R20 all-season tires | ST275/45R21 all-season tires |
| Seats | ST-LineCloth seats | STActiveX / Miko suede seats |
| What | ST-Line | ST |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilated front seats | ST-LineNot included | STYes |
| BlueCruise hardware and 90-day trial; subscription needed afterward | ST-LineNot included | STYes |
| Driver memory, rain-sensing wipers and power-folding third row | ST-LineNot included | STYes |
The same on both: cargo behind the rear seats (16.3 cu ft).
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The ST, as it comes
↑ The answerST
$53,875
ST
$53,875
- MPG
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- Power
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- Cargo
- ft³
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- Clearance
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- Combined mpg
- —mpg
- V6 EPA certification variant not matched; no estimate substituted
- Horsepower
- hp
- Up to 400 hp; 385 in some emissions states · premium fuel
- Cargo space
- ft³
- Behind occupied third row · all seats in place
- Ground clearance
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- Published minimum running clearance
- Curb weight
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- 2027 trim / engine / drive weight not verified; no older-year substitution
- No Intelligent 4WD
- Has Heated seats
- No Vista Roof
- Has 360° camera
Unverified option prices require a quote; V6 output varies by emissions state.
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Packages & options
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Wheels & roof
What your options change
This is a stock ST. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- No Intelligent 4WD
- Has Heated seats
- No Vista Roof
- Has 360° camera
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Engine
- 3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic
- Torque
- 415 lb-ft maximum · premium fuel
- City / highway
- Certification variant not matched
- Seats
- 6 · second-row captain’s chairs
- Cargo, all rows occupied
- 16.3 cu ft behind third row
- Cargo, rear rows folded
- 85.3 cu ft maximum
- Second / third row legroom
- 37.0″ / 31.8″
- Tires
- 275/45R21 all-season tires
- Rear differential
- 3.58 open rear axle
- Front seats
- ActiveX / Miko suede seats
- Ventilation
- Ventilated front seats
- Audio
- B&O 10-speaker audio
- Center / driver display
- 13.2″ / 12.3″
- Towing
- Up to 5,000 lb · properly equipped; check loaded vehicle limits
- BlueCruise
- Hardware + 90-day trial; continued service requires plan