Getting to Know the 2027 Ford Explorer Near Huntsville
Our Decatur store is a straight run down I-565 for anyone shopping the 2027 Ford Explorer near Huntsville, and right now we carry both model years on the lot. The 2027 Explorer is a three-row midsize SUV with standard 5,000-lb towing, a 300-hp 2.3L EcoBoost on most trims, and, new this year, the 400-hp V6 on Platinum. Remaining 2026 Explorers sit alongside them for buyers who don't need this year's additions.
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Two EcoBoost Engines, One Towing Number
Active, ST-Line, Tremor, and Platinum start with the 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 at 300 hp and 310 lb-ft; ST gets the twin-turbo 3.0L V6 at 400 hp and 415 lb-ft, also offered on Tremor and Platinum. A 10-speed automatic is standard, and a 2.3L Platinum with Intelligent 4WD is EPA-rated at 20 city and 27 highway mpg for daily I-65 miles.
- Standard Class III hitch with 4- and 7-pin connectors
- Intelligent 4WD standard on Tremor, available on all other trims
- Tremor: 8.7" ground clearance and Torsen limited-slip rear axle
Room for the Car Pool and the Cooler
Captain's chairs come standard for six seats, a second-row bench makes it seven on every trim but Tremor, and all models carry a third row. Cloth, Miko suede, ActiveX, and quilted Platinum leather cover the range. Fold everything and you get up to 85.8 cu ft, enough for a weekend's worth of lake gear headed toward Cullman.
- PowerFold third row, standard on ST and Platinum
- Heated, ventilated, massaging front seats on Platinum
- Power points in the first two rows and cargo area
Google Inside, Hands Off on the Highway
A 13.2-inch center display runs the Ford Digital Experience, with Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play apps built in alongside wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 5G modem pulls live traffic for Huntsville rush hour without a phone. Co-Pilot360 with Adaptive Cruise Control is standard, and available BlueCruise adds hands-free highway driving with Automatic Lane Change.
- Ford Security Package with Theft Alerts and Start Inhibit
- BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage
- Lane-Keeping System with break reminder
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Here's What Changed on the 2027 Ford Explorer
Shoppers deciding between a 2027 and one of the 2026 Explorers still in our inventory should know where the differences sit. The 2027 adds a year of the Ford Security Package on every model, puts the 3.0L V6 on the Platinum order sheet, opens the Sun & Sound Package to Tremor V6 buyers, and introduces Avalanche Gray and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. If those additions aren't priorities, a 2026 Explorer covers the same three-row basics.
- ST Sinister Package: 21" Gloss Black wheels, amber LED DRLs, black-outlined badges
- Platinum Ultimate Package with Lux Leather and chrome quad-tipped exhaust
- Slick Roof Conversion deletes roof rails on Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and ST
- Panoramic Vista Roof with power shade offered on every model
How the 2027 Explorer Suits Madison-Area Life
In Madison, where school pickup and travel-ball weekends fill the calendar, standard captain's chairs and a third row in every trim make the Explorer an easy fit among our new Ford SUVs near Madison. Huntsville drivers in Research Park traffic have Pre-Collision Assist and BLIS watching the lanes. Cullman families hauling a pontoon to Smith Lake get the 5,000-lb rating backed by Side-Wind Stabilization and Trailer Sway Control, and we keep Explorers stocked among our new Ford SUVs near Cullman.
Lynn Layton Ford Is Your Source for the 2027 Ford Explorer
Lynn Layton opened this store in 2011, and it is still family-owned. We charge zero dealer doc fees on every deal, a policy we treat as giving back to the Decatur community that has supported us. That applies to a new 2027 or a remaining 2026 Explorer, and we aim to maximize the trade-in value of whatever you drive in. We are a five-time CARFAX Top-Rated Dealer and two-time Ford President's Award winner. After delivery, our Quick Lane is open Saturdays, Mobile Service comes to your driveway, and our on-site body center keeps collision repair on our campus.