2027 Ford Explorer ST for Sale in Jacksonville, AR

Most three-row SUVs are built for comfort first, everything else second. The 2027 Ford Explorer ST in Jacksonville, AR flips that script. A 400-hp 3.0L EcoBoost V6, a sport-tuned suspension, and standard BlueCruise hands-free driving turn this into the performance flagship of the Explorer lineup, without giving up the third row or towing capability a family actually needs.

Crain Ford of Jacksonville has the 2027 Explorer ST ready to test drive.

What's New for 2027?

The ST picks up most of this year's Explorer news. An available Sinister package gives it a fully blacked-out look, with dark wheels and amber running lights for anyone who wants the ST to look as aggressive as it drives.

ST buyers also get the complimentary Explorer ST Experience driving school back for 2027, a one-day program with professional instructors built to help new owners actually use the performance they just bought.

ST Updates for 2027:

• Available Sinister package with blacked-out styling and amber running lights

• Complimentary Explorer ST Experience driving school returns

• Standard BlueCruise now includes a 90-day trial

• Rest of the ST's core hardware carries over unchanged

The ST backs up its attitude with a genuinely different spec sheet than the rest of the Explorer lineup:

• 400-hp 3.0L EcoBoost V6 with auto start-stop, paired with a 10-speed automatic and paddle shifters

• Sport-tuned suspension with a 3.58 rear axle for sharper handling

• Rear-wheel drive standard, with 6 selectable drive modes and available Intelligent 4WD

• Standard Class III Trailer Tow package and Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0

• 10-speaker B&O sound system with subwoofer, standard

• Heated, flat-bottom sport steering wheel with ST logo

• ActiveX seating with Miko suede inserts and red stitching

The ST comes standard with AdvanceTrac and Roll Stability Control, dual-stage front, side, and knee airbags, and a side-curtain Safety Canopy with rollover sensors, all before adding a single option.

Ford bundles the rest of this technology under one name, Co-Pilot 360, which on the ST includes Assist 2.0, a 360-degree camera with split view, and front and rear parking sensors.

Standard Protection:

• AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control

• Dual-stage front, side, and knee airbags

• Side-curtain Safety Canopy with rollover sensors

• 360-degree camera with split view

• Front and rear parking sensors

• SOS Post-Crash Alert System

The ST's cabin runs on Ford's Digital Experience, centered on a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital cluster display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, along with FordPass Connect and USB-C ports spread across all three rows.

A 110V/150W AC outlet and a 3-month SiriusXM trial round out the cabin's tech, useful extras for road trips rather than just daily commuting.

In the Cabin:

• 13.2-inch touchscreen with 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• USB-C ports in all three rows

• FordPass Connect and a 3-month SiriusXM trial

Heated and ventilated front seats come standard on the ST, along with heated second-row captain's chairs that feature an E-Z entry function for easier access to the third row. Tri-zone automatic climate control and a rear auxiliary climate system keep every row comfortable on its own terms.

The third row folds flat with a single touch thanks to PowerFold seating, and buyers who want more light overhead can add the optional panoramic Vista Roof with a power shade.

Comfort Details:

• Heated and ventilated front seats

• Heated second-row captain's chairs with E-Z entry

• Tri-zone climate control with rear auxiliary system

• PowerFold third-row seats

• Available panoramic Vista Roof with power shade

Since the ST is already the top of the performance range, its options come down to which packages to add rather than which trim to pick. Standard equipment includes Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, the Class III Trailer Tow package, BlueCruise with a 90-day trial, and one-year Connectivity and Security packages.

From there, buyers can build toward something more distinctive. The optional Sinister package leans into the ST's aggressive styling, while the Sun and Sound package pairs the panoramic Vista Roof with the upgraded 14-speaker B&O audio system. Extended BlueCruise plans, plus one-time-purchase Connectivity and Security packages, round out the options sheet.

Standard Packages:

• Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0

• Class III Trailer Tow Package

• BlueCruise with 90-day trial

• Ford Connectivity Package (1-year included)

• Ford Security Package (1-year included)

Popular Add-Ons:

• ST Sinister Package

• Sun and Sound Package

• Extended BlueCruise plans

• 14-speaker B&O Performance audio system

Ford Confidence: Warranty Coverage You Can Count On

Ford backs the Explorer ST with a three-year or 36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. There's no complimentary first maintenance visit included, so it's worth planning for that early service stop.

Buyers who want coverage beyond the factory warranty can look into Ford Protect, Ford's extended protection plans for after the standard warranty runs out.

Coverage Details:

• 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty

• 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty

• No complimentary first maintenance visit

Financing Made Easy at Crain Ford

A performance trim doesn't have to come with a complicated purchase process. Crain Ford of Jacksonville's finance team works with buyers across Central Arkansas to structure financing that actually fits, not just what's listed on the window.

Trade In or Sell Your Car to Crain

Ready to part with your current vehicle? Crain Ford Buys Cars offers a straightforward, no-pressure price, even if the ST isn't coming home with you today.

Shop the 2027 Ford Explorer ST in Jacksonville

The 2027 Ford Explorer ST is built for drivers who want a three-row SUV that doesn't apologize for having some personality, backed by real performance hardware rather than just styling.

Stop by Crain Ford of Jacksonville to see the ST in person, or set up a time to get behind the wheel. Drivers around Jacksonville, North Little Rock, and Little Rock already count on Crain Ford for straightforward pricing and a team that knows this SUV inside and out.