Agate Black Metallic gives this 2027 Ford Explorer Active a clean, upscale look, but the real reason this SUV makes sense is how well it balances everyday comfort with useful capability. It works for a New Tampa commute during the week, a family run through Wesley Chapel on Saturday, and a longer drive toward Zephyrhills or Dade City without feeling oversized or overcomplicated.

Power comes from Fords 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The setup is responsive for daily traffic while returning an EPA-estimated 23 MPG combined, including 28 MPG highway. Selectable drive modes give you added flexibility as conditions change, and the standard Class III Trailer Tow Package with Trailer Sway Control adds real usefulness for bikes, trailers, weekend gear, or the extra hauling that becomes valuable around Land O Lakes and north toward Brooksville.

The Active Comfort Package changes the character of this Explorer in the right places. Heated front-row seats, a heated steering wheel, Remote Start, LED fog lamps, LED signature lighting, and an 8-way power passenger seat make the cabin easier to enjoy every day. The driver also gets a power seat, while tri-zone electronic temperature control helps keep the cabin comfortable. The third row folds 50/50, so you can trade passenger room for cargo space without giving up all of one or the other.

Technology is integrated cleanly rather than feeling added on. A 13.2-inch center display works with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the 12.3-inch digital cluster keeps key driving information directly in view. Ford Digital Experience adds Google Maps and access to the Google Play Store, and this Explorer includes a 5G modem, Ford App capability, a one-year Ford Connectivity trial, and a one-year Security Package. Smart-charging USB ports and 12V powerpoints help keep everyone connected without turning the console into a mess of cords.

Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ brings another layer of confidence for I-75 traffic, school-zone driving in Wesley Chapel, or crowded parking areas around Wiregrass. A rear-view camera, keyless entry with push-button start, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, Safety Canopy side-curtain airbags, a driver knee airbag, LATCH child-seat anchors, tire-pressure monitoring, perimeter alarm, and SOS Post-Crash Alert System are all part of the equipment.

There are practical touches everywhere: a power liftgate for groceries and luggage, rear privacy glass, heated power mirrors with approach lamps, Easy Fuel capless filling, LED headlamps and taillamps, and 18-inch silver-painted aluminum wheels. The included spare wheel and jack kit also matters on a family SUV because it gives you another layer of preparedness for longer Tampa Bay drives.

As a new vehicle from Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel, this Explorer includes our Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. Parks Plus adds more everyday value with protection designed around Florida use, including paint and fabric protection, rain repellent, headlight protection, nitrogen tire service, and anti-theft VIN etching.

This is an Explorer built for someone who wants three-row flexibility, modern Ford technology, comfort upgrades, and useful towing capability without jumping into a larger SUV. The balance is the selling point: easy enough for New Tampa traffic, comfortable enough for the family, and equipped well enough to keep up when the weekend takes you beyond Wesley Chapel.
Price includes $1,395 dealer added accessories.