Agate Black Metallic and 18-inch silver painted wheels give this new 2027 Ford Explorer Active 4WD at Michigan City Ford in Michigan City, Indiana a clean, classic look, and the equipment list goes further than you might expect. A 2.3L EcoBoost, a 10-speed automatic, a 13.2-inch center display with Google Maps and the Play Store, heated front seats and a power liftgate make this a three-row family SUV that covers the essentials well.
The window sticker lists one priced option, an 18-inch spare wheel and jack kit at $400, which is also the original listed cost of added equipment here. It is a practical choice for anyone who regularly drives far from home. A second-row split bench with E-Z entry, a one-year security package and a one-year Ford connectivity trial are all listed at no charge, the 18-inch silver painted aluminum wheels wear P255/65R18 all-season tires, and Equipment Group 200A sets up the trim. Most of what makes this Explorer appealing comes standard with it.
Families will appreciate the layout. The second-row split bench seats more people, and E-Z entry helps kids and adults reach the third row, which folds flat in a 50/50 split when you need cargo room instead. Heated front-row seats and a power driver's seat make cold mornings easier, tri-zone electronic temperature control lets people in different parts of the vehicle choose their own comfort, and the seats are trimmed in Ultimate Dark Space Gray cloth. Smart charging USB ports and 12-volt powerpoints keep devices going, and the power liftgate is a real help when you are carrying groceries, strollers or sports gear.
The dash is modern and easy to use. A 12.3-inch cluster display works with the 13.2-inch center display running the Ford Digital Experience, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mean your phone connects without a cable. A 5G modem and the Ford app keep you connected, an AM/FM stereo with six speakers handles the music, and keyless entry with push-button start keeps your keys in your pocket. Tilt and telescoping steering with wheel-mounted controls, one-touch up and down driver and passenger windows and a tidy rotary gear shift dial add to the everyday ease. Six selectable drive modes let you adjust the Explorer for snow, rain or a dry highway.
Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ and a rear view camera support an attentive driver and do not replace one. The Personal Safety System, the Safety Canopy airbag system, a driver knee airbag, AdvanceTrac with roll stability control, individual tire pressure monitoring, a perimeter alarm and the SOS post-crash alert system add further protection. A Class III trailer tow package and trailer sway control are on the standard list. Outside, auto LED headlamps, heated mirrors with approach lamps, LED taillamps, rear door privacy glass and a body-color rear spoiler finish the look. EPA estimates are 20 city, 27 highway and 23 combined mpg, and actual results will vary. Families from Chesterton, New Buffalo, Michigan and Westville will find it an easy trip to see this Explorer.
Michigan City Ford makes the rest easy. Ask for a remote trade-in appraisal, complete much of the purchase online and e-sign where available and permitted. Trade-ins are welcome even when you begin from home. Home delivery options are subject to location and availability, and nationwide shipping can be arranged for out-of-state buyers. Our finance team helps with good credit, bad credit, rebuilding credit, no credit and past bankruptcy, subject to lender approval. Contact us to set up a test drive or start from home. Price includes: $1500 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 01/04/2027
New 2027 FordExplorer Active
- Exterior Color
- Agate Black Metallic
- Interior Color
- Ultra Dark Space Gray
- Fuel Economy
- 20/27 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4x4
- Engine
- 4
- VIN
- 1FMUK8DH0VGA13464
- Stock Number
- MF1608
Ford
Explorer
Included Packages & Accessories
Detailed Specifications
- 3YR/36,000 BUMPER / BUMPER
- 5YR/60,000 POWERTRAIN
- 5YR/60,000 ROADSIDE ASSIST
- CLASS III TRAILER TOW PKG
- EASY FUEL CAPLESS FILLER
- HEADLAMPS - AUTO LED
- MIRRORS-MAN-FOLD DUAL PWR HEATED WITH APPROACH LAMPS
- POWER LIFTGATE
- PRIVACY GLASS - REAR DOORS
- REAR SPOILER, BODY COLOR
- TAILLAMPS-LED
- TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
- VARIABLE INTERVAL WIPERS
- 13.2" CENTER DISPLAY
- 5G MODEM
- AM/FM STEREO W/6 SPEAKERS
- FORD APP
- FORD CO-PILOT360 ASSIST+
- FORD DIGITAL EXPERIENCE W/GOOGLE MAPS & PLAY STORE
- KEYLESS ENTRY W/PUSH START
- REAR VIEW CAMERA
- SELECTABLE DRIVE MODE - 6
- WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO
- 12.3" CLUSTER DISPLAY
- 1TOUCH UP/DOWN DR/PASS WIN
- 3RD ROW - 50/50 FOLD FLAT
- DUAL ILLUM VIS VANITY MIRR
- FRONT ROW HEATED SEATS
- POWER DRIVER'S SEAT
- POWERPOINTS - 12V
- ROTARY GEAR SHIFT DIAL
- SMART CHARGING USB PORTS
- TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING W/WHEEL MOUNTED CONTROLS
- TRI-ZONE ELECTRNC TMP CTRL
- 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
- Drive: 4WD
- Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
- ExteriorColor: Agate Black Metallic
- InteriorColor: Dark Space Gray
- RapidSpec: Active (200A)
- SeatType: Unique Cloth
- SpecialPackage: Class III Trailer Tow Package
- SpecialPackage: Discount – Active Comfort Package
- SpecialPackage: Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+
- SpecialPackage: Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included*)
- SpecialPackage: Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation)
- Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
- WheelMaterial: 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels
- WheelSize: 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall3.6Out of 5
- 5.0
Love it.
By Alex | on 8/9/2026 11:55:02 PM
Single guy looking for a vehicle that is fun to drive but can haul junk too, and this fits the bill. I came from a 2018 Lincoln MKZ 3.0t AWD, this has all the same features but this does it better. Mine had one minor panel issue the dealership is fixing, but otherwise everything is solid. Installed a BOV, I find it funny to blow past people with a quiet exhaust and a loud Spanish sound as they disappear into the distance. Fantastic nighttime viability over the lower trims. Actually just better over all than the lower trims. Bolt ons and a tune just puts this in its own league for the price you pay, the only thing that comes close is a 2026 dodge Durango RT 392. ST is not for everyone but it is for me. "Sporty" family hauler my butt. Wrong demographic. This is a genuine fast mid-sized SUZ that you'd have to go luxury to get close to the performance numbers otherwise.… - 5.0
Explorer Value 7-7-2026
By General Jim | on 8/7/2026 11:06:23 PM
Your evaluation procedure was simple and complete. I will be in contact with you when I sell or trade this vehicle.… - 5.0
Seats and performance
By Chan78 | on 6/30/2026 6:16:53 PM
I love the suv its fantastic to drive only issue I have is the wind noise in the driver seat but I'd sleep in it every night the seats are comfortable.…
All reviews on KBB.com
Based on 61 consumer ratings for 2020–2026 models. | Privacy
All prices shown include $377.63 IL doc fee and $35 electronic filing fee. Prices exclude taxes, title, and license fees. Dealer will not honor pricing errors displayed here. Vehicle with advertised incentives and discounts available for purchase at the time of posting, subject to published qualifications for applicable incentives. Pricing is subject to changes as a result of expiration or change to manufacturer incentives and other discounts, manufacturer model/option changes, and market adjustment.
- MSRP1
- $44,595
- Doc Fee
- $262
- Peoria Discount
- -$2,941
- Retail Customer CashDetails
- -$1,500
- Peoria Price
- $40,416
- Escape/Edge Retail Owner LoyaltyDetails
- $1,000
- Edge/Escape Lease Owner LoyaltyDetails
- $500
- 2026 First Responder Recognition Exclusive Cash RewardDetails
- $1,000
- 2026 College Student Recognition Exclusive Cash Reward Pgm.Details
- $750
- 2026 Military Recognition Exclusive Cash RewardDetails
- $500
- Military Appreciation Exclusive Cash RewardDetails
- $1,000
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