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2027 Ford Explorer Platinum



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  • MSRP: $63,820
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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMWK8HC3VGA27351
Stock #: VGA27351
Model Code: K8H
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Agate Black Metallic
  • Interior Color Mojave Dusk/Onyx
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 17/22 MPG
  • Engine 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
  • 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 delivers commanding presence and refined capability in a striking black finish. This four-wheel-drive SUV combines a powerful 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission, offering responsive performance across any driving condition. With EPA-estimated 17 city / 22 highway MPG, actual mileage may vary. The Platinum trim elevates the Explorer experience with premium appointments and advanced technology throughout the cabin.

- Panoramic Vista Roof with power shade
- Premium leather seating with heated and ventilated front seats
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with 14 speakers
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
- Navigation system with exterior parking camera
- Ford Connectivity Package (one-time purchase, 7 years)
- Heated steering wheel and power moonroof
- Dual-zone automatic temperature control with rear air conditioning
- Electronic stability control and four-wheel independent suspension
- 20-inch luster nickel-painted aluminum wheels

The Platinum's commanding cabin features Mojave Dusk and Onyx ActiveX trimmed captain's chairs with quilting and stitching details. Advanced safety technologies include dual front and side impact airbags, knee airbags, overhead airbags, and 911 Assist emergency communication. Convenience features such as the universal garage door opener, Securicode keyless entry keypad, and roadside assistance kit make every journey seamless. This is a vehicle engineered for those who demand luxury, capability, and confidence.

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All Features

  • Class Iii Trailer Tow Pkg
  • Easy Fuel Capless Filler
  • Grille - Unique Satin
  • Headlamps - Adaptive Led
  • Led Signature Lighting
  • Mirrors-Pwr/Htd/Auto-Fold Sig/Aprch Lamp/Mem/Autodim
  • Open-On-Approach Liftgate
  • Privacy Glass - Rear Doors
  • Satin Chrome Accents
  • Taillamps/Fog Lamps - Led
  • Trailer Sway Control
  • Wipers - Rain-Sensing
  • 13.2" Center Display
  • 360-Degree Camera
  • 5G Modem
  • B&O Sound System, 14 Spkr
  • Ford App
  • Ford Co-Pilot360assist2.0
  • Ford Digital Experience W/Google Maps & Play Store
  • Keyless Entry W/Push Start
  • Remote Start System
  • Selectable Drive Mode - 6
  • Wireless Apple Carplay And Android Auto
  • 110V/150W Ac Power Outlet
  • 12.3" Cluster Display
  • 2Nd Row Heated Seats
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Auto-Dim Rearview Mirror
  • Htd Lth Wrapped Steer Whl, Mounted Controls And Tilt/Tele Str Column
  • Htd/Ventilated Frt Seats
  • Multicontour Front Seats W/ Active Motion
  • Powerfold 3Rd Row Seat
  • Smart Charging Usb Ports
  • Advancetrac With Rsc
  • Airbag - Driver Knee
  • Airbags - Dual Stage Front
  • Airbags - Front Seat Mounted Side Impact
  • Airbags - Safety Canopy
  • Indiv Tire Press Monit Sys
  • Latch Child Safety System
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Personal Safety System
  • Sos Post-Crash Alert Sys

Platinum™ (600A)

    BlueCruise (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan)

      Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included*)

        Lux Leather Package

          Class III Trailer Tow Package

            3.0L Ultimate Package

              Ford Connectivity Package (One-time purchase − 7 years*)

                BlueCruise Hardware

                  Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation)

                    Premium Package


                      • Navigation System
                      • 3.0L Ultimate Package
                      • Equipment Group 600A Standard Package
                      • Ford Connectivity Package (one-Time Purchase - 7 Years)
                      • Lux Leather Package
                      • 14 Speakers
                      • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
                      • Radio data system
                      • Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD
                      • 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
                      • First Aid Kit
                      • Panic alarm
                      • Roadside Assistance Kit
                      • Security system
                      • Speed control
                      • Engine Block Heater
                      • Auto-dimming door mirrors
                      • Bumpers: body-color
                      • Front License Plate Bracket
                      • Heated door mirrors
                      • Power door mirrors
                      • Quad Chrome Exhaust Tips
                      • Spoiler
                      • Turn signal indicator mirrors
                      • 3rd Row All-Weather Floor Liners with 2nd Row Captain's Charis
                      • ActiveX Trimmed Captain's Chairs
                      • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
                      • Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
                      • Compass
                      • Driver door bin
                      • Driver vanity mirror
                      • Front and 2nd Rows Floor Liners with Carper Floor Mats
                      • 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
                      • Alloy wheels
                      • Wheels: 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum
                      • Wheels: 21" Dark Alloy-Painted Machined Aluminum
                      • Rain sensing wipers
                      • Rear window wiper
                      • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
                      • Variably intermittent wipers
                      • Vehicle
                        • EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
                      • Mileage
                        • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20
                        • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 23
                        • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17
                        • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20
                        • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 24
                        • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27
                      • 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
                        • EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5.0
                        • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.7
                        • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.6

                      Warranty

                      • 3Yr/36,000 Bumper / Bumper
                      • 5Yr/60,000 Powertrain
                      • 5Yr/60,000 Roadside Assist
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