2027 Ford Explorer Interior: Dimensions, Style & Tech
Ford Explorer Interior at a Glance
- The Ford Explorer interior is spacious and comfortable, with plentiful amenities to make every vacation memorable.
- Enjoy 43 inches of front-row legroom, 150.3 cubic feet of passenger space, and over 80 cubic feet of cargo space.
- Easy-to-clean cloth, ActiveX leatherette, or full-grain leather seats are available across the five trim levels.
- Third-row seating allows up to seven passengers to stretch out and relax.
- Every Ford Explorer interior focuses on value-driven features, with important comfort and convenience amenities across the board.
Ford Explorer Interior Overview: A Guided Tour of the Adventurous Three-Row SUV
Expansive yet cozy, the Ford Explorer interior elevates the experience for you and your family. This three-row midsize SUV is one of the most spacious in the Ford lineup, with over 150 cubic feet of passenger volume for you and up to six other riders to stretch out. Combined with comfortable, easy-to-clean upholstery, features such as standard tri-zone climate control, and versatile safety technology like a 360-Degree Camera, the interior of your 2027 Ford Explorer becomes foundational to any road trip, off-roading adventure, or tailgating event.
At McGee Ford of Montpelier, we strive to get you behind the wheel of the most adventurous and reliable model you and your family could need. Before sitting inside the Explorer cabin, let's first take a digital tour of the highlights.
Ford Explorer: Colors & Interior Materials By Trim
Trims also determine the upholstery materials and interior colors available for your 2027 Ford Explorer. For quality gear, you can choose between unique cloth (easy to clean and comfortable), ActiveX (a leatherette substitute with comfort similar to true leather), Miko suede (an exceptional material for travel), or leather (a cozy, convenient, homey hide with a premium feel).
Here are your seating options for each of the five Explorer trims:
- Active: Cloth, ActiveX
- ST-Line: Cloth with Red stitching
- Tremor: Miko suede
- Platinum: ActiveX with leather inserts, leather
- ST: Mink suede with perforated inserts and exclusive ST badging
Trims also have a bearing on what colors your cabin can take on.
- Ultra Dark Space Gray: Active
- Dark Space Gray: Active
- Space Gray: Active
- Onyx with Red stitching: ST-Line, ST
- Onyx with Electric Spice stitching: Tremor
- Mojave Dusk: Platinum
- Salt Crystal Gray: Platinum
Generally, the Ford Explorer has a straightforward interior design that favors function. Rather than eye-popping shades, the upholstery is subtle and conservative, matching your dashboard and accents to create a soothing, welcoming environment for the family.
2027 Ford Explorer Interior Dimensions
We start with the dimensions, and as an SUV with a third row, our new Ford Explorer inventory is built to handle any road you drive on. The Explorer provides up to 150.3 cubic feet of passenger space, plenty for a family of up to seven. Even the tallest drivers will love this SUV's front row, with 43 inches of legroom on the Active and ST-Line levels. The third row has 31.8 inches of legroom, which is best for children but can fit adults for quick drives.
However, your dimensions do depend on your chosen trim level. The standard Active and second-level ST-Line both have the largest dimensions. If you opt for an ST, Platinum, or Tremor instead, you'll have slightly less space – the Platinum has the smallest capacity due to the available moonroof, which lets in some natural light at the cost of a small amount of headroom. Cargo space is similarly affected by trim level, with 85.8 cubic feet as the standard maximum with all seats folded and 85.3 cubic feet for the ST, Platinum, and Tremor.
Here's an overview of the dimensions in action.
| Ford Explorer | |
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| Seating | 6 (7 available) |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in |
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| Cargo Space (Behind 3rd / 2nd / 1st) |
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| Headroom (1st / 2nd / 3rd) |
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| Legroom (1st / 2nd / 3rd) |
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| Hip Room (1st / 2nd / 3rd) | 59.2 / 59.1 / 40.9 in |
| Shoulder Room (1st / 2nd / 3rd) | 62.1 / 61.9 / 54.6 in |
Ford Explorer Interior Features: Comfort, Convenience & Safety
When it comes to the Ford Explorer interior, each trim varies in terms of amenities and sensor technology. The Active starts strong, with an intuitive 13.2-inch central touchscreen for connectivity, navigation, and music. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ give you an easy line to podcasts or your preferred music. Heated front-row seats with 10-way adjustability and active noise cancellation provide an extra layer of comfort. The Ford Co-Pilot360™ array is designed with a comprehensive sensor suite, giving you a guiding hand on the road to avoid obstacles and reduce fatigue on road trips.
Climb to the ST-Line for enhanced tech, including a 10-speaker B&O® sound system by Bang & Olufsen®, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, Adaptive Cruise Control, and a 360-Degree Camera. The Tremor focuses on off-road comfort, yet offers a 14-speaker sound system and a selectable off-road drive mode.
The Platinum is your next level of comfort, and makes its status as the most luxurious model clear with PowerFold third-row seats, heated first- and second-row seats, an ambient lighting array, and an available power panoramic Vista Roof. The ST level is carefully crafted to support a track-ready look with red stitching, and it shares features with the Platinum level, such as BlueCruise hands-free highway driving.
Expert Opinion
"Our drivers found the Explorer spacious with abundant headroom. It's pretty easy to find a comfortable driving position, aided by a good range of seat adjustments along with nice symmetry between the placement of the gas pedal, the large left footrest, and well-padded armrests. Since the center console isn't very wide, it only just barely intrudes with the driver's right knee room."
Look at the Ford Explorer Interior Yourself at McGee Ford of Montpelier
While we'd love to cover every aspect of the Explorer online, the best way to know which trim and seating configuration fits your needs is an in-person test drive with you and your family. Every Explorer, from the Active and ST-Line to the Tremor and the ST, has its own design philosophy and drive feel that pictures can only hint at.
Once you've found your preferred trim and seating arrangement, you can explore our Ford Explorer lease deals and take home the ultimate vacation vehicle with a low-commitment contract.
2027 Ford Explorer Interior FAQ
Will the 2027 Ford Explorer be redesigned?
The 2027 Ford Explorer will not be fully redesigned, but it will be updated to remove factory defects and further improve systems and technology for a smoother and more enhanced driving experience. For example, 2027 offers the Sinister package, a cosmetic appearance group for those who want darkened accents. Otherwise, the model will be familiar.
Does the Ford Explorer have third-row seating?
Yes, the Ford Explorer does have third-row seating. Depending on your trim level, the Explorer provides a comfortable interior for six or seven passengers. For many trims, that means selecting between the comfort of second-row captain's chairs and the extra capacity of a fold-flat bench seat. The Tremor has an exclusively six-person configuration.
What are the seating options in the 2027 Ford Explorer?
Generally, when you opt for the 2027 Ford Explorer, you may select between second-row captain's chairs or a second-row 35/30/35 bench. Your third-row seat will always fit two passengers, but this row will have manual or power folding depending on trim level. For comfort, the front row can have heating, ventilation, and massaging, and the second row can have heating.
Does the 2027 Ford Explorer have any interior customization options?
Yes, the 2027 Ford Explorer has several interior customization options. These start with the trim level, with options like high-grade cloth, ActiveX seating trimmed in suede, cloth, or leather, or leather seating surfaces. It also offers unique stitching, such as the red stitching in the Explorer ST-Line and ST, plus features like distinct floor liners and safety options like 360-Degree Cameras.
Does the 2027 Explorer have ambient lighting?
Yes, ambient lighting is available starting on the Explorer ST-Line and Tremor and is standard on the Explorer Platinum and ST. You can customize your cabin's color with these soft, glowing lights to match the mood for commuting, a family trip, or a sports event, getting you amped for the road ahead.
How wide is the cargo space in the new Ford Explorer?
The cargo area of the Ford Explorer is approximately 48.1 inches. With about 16.3 cubic feet of trunk room, or 85.8 cubic feet with both rear rows folded down, the Explorer offers plenty of space for luggage, tent poles, camping gear, coolers, speakers, and inflatable canoes.
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