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Ford Explorer
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2027 Ford Explorer Platinum
In Stock
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$1,482 SAVINGS$59,273 JUST BETTER PRICE
- MSRP: $60,755
- Instant Savings: $1,482
- Cloninger Discount: -$982
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- -$500
- JUST BETTER PRICE: $59,273
- $1,482
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$1,482 SAVINGS$59,273 JUST BETTER PRICE
- MSRP: $60,755
- Instant Savings: $1,482
- Cloninger Discount: -$982
-
- -$500
- JUST BETTER PRICE: $59,273
- $1,482
Visit our Store
- Cloninger Ford of Hickory
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1241 Highway 70 East
Hickory, NC 28602
- Sales: 828-374-9538
- Service: 828-414-6125
- Parts: 828-569-6580
Vehicle Information
VIN:
1FMWK8HC8VGA05748
Stock #:
27T011
Model Code:
K8H
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Body Style 4D Sport Utility -
Exterior Color Vapor Blue
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Interior Color Salt Crystal/Onyx
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City/Highway 17/22 MPG -
Engine 6 Cyl - 3 L -
Transmission 10-Speed Automatic -
Fuel Type Gasoline
Highlighted Features
- 360 Cameras
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Bluetooth®
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Remote Start
- 3rd Row Seating
- 4WD/AWD
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Cooled Seats
- Heated Seats
- Keyless Entry
- Keyless Ignition System
- Leather Seats
- Power Tailgate/Liftgate
- Emergency Brake Assist
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Navigation System
- Rear View Camera
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Speed Sensing Wipers
- Tow Hitch/Tow Package
- Alloy Wheels
Dealer Comments
This stunning 2027 Ford Explorer Platinum in Blue combines premium comfort with exceptional capability. With its powerful 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine and 4WD, this three-row SUV delivers reliable performance while maintaining respectable fuel economy at 17 city and 22 highway MPG. The Platinum trim represents the pinnacle of luxury and technology in the Explorer lineup, offering a sophisticated driving experience for families and adventurers alike.
Key Features:
- Third row seating for up to seven passengers
- 4WD with advanced traction management
- Adaptive cruise control for confident highway driving
- Apple CarPlay integration with navigation system
- Backup camera and blind spot detection
- Heated and cooled leather seats
- Power liftgate for convenient access
- Tow package for hauling capability
- SiriusXM satellite radio
- Premium B&O Sound System with 20 speakers
This Platinum Explorer showcases meticulous attention to detail with captain's chairs featuring ActiveX trimming, premium leather seating surfaces, and quilted door panels. The 20-inch luster nickel-painted wheels and quad chrome exhaust tips add visual sophistication, while the heated steering wheel and dual-zone climate control enhance everyday comfort. The universal garage door opener and push button start round out the premium convenience features.
Visit us today to experience this exceptional Explorer firsthand and discover why it's the perfect choice for your family's adventures.
At Cloninger Ford of Hickory come see how we are your JUST BETTER dealership. We offer the following benefits: Better Value Guarantee, 1st Year Maintenance, $500 Additional Trade In Appraisal, 72 Hour Vehicle Exchange Program, VIP Loyalty Program, Routine Express Service, Courtesy Service Shuttle, Express Buying Service. Also, as a added benefit we will buy your vehicle even if you don't buy ours!! Call today (855)987-7457or visit us at www.cloningerfordofhickory.com
Does not include sales tax, DMV Fees, any lender fees for financing, plus dealer related fees for $899 doc and vehicle prep. See dealer for complete details
One Year Cloninger Protection
Package
$1,299 Price includes the following rebates:$500 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026
Key Features:
- Third row seating for up to seven passengers
- 4WD with advanced traction management
- Adaptive cruise control for confident highway driving
- Apple CarPlay integration with navigation system
- Backup camera and blind spot detection
- Heated and cooled leather seats
- Power liftgate for convenient access
- Tow package for hauling capability
- SiriusXM satellite radio
- Premium B&O Sound System with 20 speakers
This Platinum Explorer showcases meticulous attention to detail with captain's chairs featuring ActiveX trimming, premium leather seating surfaces, and quilted door panels. The 20-inch luster nickel-painted wheels and quad chrome exhaust tips add visual sophistication, while the heated steering wheel and dual-zone climate control enhance everyday comfort. The universal garage door opener and push button start round out the premium convenience features.
Visit us today to experience this exceptional Explorer firsthand and discover why it's the perfect choice for your family's adventures.
At Cloninger Ford of Hickory come see how we are your JUST BETTER dealership. We offer the following benefits: Better Value Guarantee, 1st Year Maintenance, $500 Additional Trade In Appraisal, 72 Hour Vehicle Exchange Program, VIP Loyalty Program, Routine Express Service, Courtesy Service Shuttle, Express Buying Service. Also, as a added benefit we will buy your vehicle even if you don't buy ours!! Call today (855)987-7457or visit us at www.cloningerfordofhickory.com
Does not include sales tax, DMV Fees, any lender fees for financing, plus dealer related fees for $899 doc and vehicle prep. See dealer for complete details
One Year Cloninger Protection
Package
$1,299 Price includes the following rebates:$500 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026
All Features
- Class Iii Trailer Tow Pkg
- Easy Fuel Capless Filler
- Grille - Unique Satin
- Headlamps - Adaptive Led
- Led Signature Lighting
- Mirrors-Pwr/Htd/Auto-Fold Sig/Aprch Lamp/Mem/Autodim
- Open-On-Approach Liftgate
- Privacy Glass - Rear Doors
- Satin Chrome Accents
- Taillamps/Fog Lamps - Led
- Trailer Sway Control
- Wipers - Rain-Sensing
- 13.2" Center Display
- 360-Degree Camera
- 5G Modem
- B&O Sound System, 14 Spkr
- Ford App
- Ford Co-Pilot360assist2.0
- Ford Digital Experience W/Google Maps & Play Store
- Keyless Entry W/Push Start
- Remote Start System
- Selectable Drive Mode - 6
- Wireless Apple Carplay And Android Auto
- 110V/150W Ac Power Outlet
- 12.3" Cluster Display
- 2Nd Row Heated Seats
- Ambient Lighting
- Auto-Dim Rearview Mirror
- Htd Lth Wrapped Steer Whl, Mounted Controls And Tilt/Tele Str Column
- Htd/Ventilated Frt Seats
- Multicontour Front Seats W/ Active Motion
- Powerfold 3Rd Row Seat
- Smart Charging Usb Ports
- 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
ENGINE: 3.0L ECOBOOST V6
- auto start-stop technology
- Navigation System
- 3.0L Ultimate Package
- Equipment Group 600A Standard Package
- Lux Leather Package
- 14 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Radio data system
- Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Memory seat
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Power Liftgate
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Front fog lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Quad Chrome Exhaust Tips
- Spoiler
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- ActiveX Trimmed Captain's Chairs
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Leather steering wheel
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Platinum Badges on Seats
- Quilting and Stitching on Door Panels
- Quilting and Stitching on Seats
- Rear reading lights
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)
- 3rd row seats: bench
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Power passenger seat
- Premium Leather Seating Surfaces Captain's Chairs
- Split folding rear seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum
- Wheels: 21" Dark Alloy-Painted Machined Aluminum
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear window wiper
- Speed-Sensitive Wipers
- Variably intermittent wipers
- *NAVIGATION SYSTEM*
- *POWER LIFTGATE*
- *LEATHER SEATS*
- *BLIND SPOT DETECTION*
- *TOW PACKAGE*
- *SIRIUS/XM RADIO*
- *HEATED/COOLED SEATS*
- *BACKUP CAMERA*
- *PUSH BUTTON START/STOP*
- *3RD ROW SEATING*
- *4X4/4WD/AWD*
- *Bluetooth®*
- *FACTORY WARRANTY*
- *APPLE CARPLAY*
- *HEATED STEERING WHEEL*
- *ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL*
- EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 19 (2026)
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 23 (2026)
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17 (2026)
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20 (2026)
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 22 (2026)
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27 (2026)
- Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4457
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
- Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 5000
- Suspension Type - Front: Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
- Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
- Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.6
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.6
- Front Tire Size: P255/55VR20
- Rear Tire Size: P255/55VR20
- Front Wheel Size (in): 20 X 8
- Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 X 8
- Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 17.9
- Wheelbase (in): 119.1
- Length, Overall (in): 198.8
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.9
- Height, Overall (in): 70.2
- Track Width, Front (in): 66.9
- Track Width, Rear (in): 66.9
- Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.2
- Liftover Height (in): 32.8
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 84.1
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 49.8
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in): 20.8
- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 64.5
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 47.6
- Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 32.8
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 46
- Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 16.3
- Passenger Capacity: 6
- Passenger Volume (ft³): 146
- Front Head Room (in): 38.9
- Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
- Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.1
- Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
- Second Head Room (in): 38.2
- Second Leg Room (in): 38.3
- Second Shoulder Room (in): 61.9
- Second Hip Room (in): 59.1
- Third Head Room (in): 38.9
- Third Leg Room (in): 32.2
- Third Shoulder Room (in): 54.6
- Third Hip Room (in): 40.9
- Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
- Body Style: Sport Utility
- EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 4.0 (Est)
- EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5.0 (Est)
- Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 9.3 (2026)
- Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.6 (2026)
Warranty
- 3Yr/36,000 Bumper / Bumper
- 5Yr/60,000 Powertrain
- 5Yr/60,000 Roadside Assist
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All pricing includes financing with dealer and trade. $1000 for trade and $1000 for finance.
All pricing includes financing with dealer and trade. $1000 for trade and $1000 for finance.