There is a reason the keyless-entry keypad is still one of Ford's most useful ideas. Leave the key tucked away, walk back to the vehicle after a game, a run or a day at the park, and you still have a simple way inside. On this 2027 Ford Explorer Active RWD, that small convenience sits alongside remote start, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and an 8-way power passenger seat through the Active Comfort Package. Those are the features that make a Wesley Chapel or New Tampa routine easier before the drive even begins.

This Explorer is set up to handle a week that keeps changing. The third row folds 50/50 when cargo takes priority, USB-C ports reach all rows, tri-zone climate control lets different parts of the cabin stay comfortable, and the power liftgate helps when your hands are already full. A full-size spare wheel and jack kit are also included, a detail that matters much more on a longer run toward Brooksville than it ever does on a showroom floor.

Agate Black Metallic gives the exterior a clean, formal look without pushing the Active into a sport trim. The 18-inch silver-painted aluminum wheels, LED signature lighting and fog lamps add just enough definition, while black roof rails, rear privacy glass and heated power mirrors with approach lamps keep the utility side intact. Parks Plus paint protection, rain-repellent treatment and headlight protection are a natural match for a black SUV living through Florida sun, summer storms and regular highway miles.

The 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 and 10-speed automatic are paired with rear-wheel drive, a combination well suited to the pavement-heavy driving most Tampa Bay families do. Six selectable drive modes let you adjust the Explorer's response as conditions change. A Class III Trailer Tow Package with Trailer Sway Control gives you another option when the weekend involves a small boat, utility trailer or recreational gear headed toward Zephyrhills or Dade City.

The driver gets a 12.3-inch digital cluster, while a 13.2-inch touchscreen runs Ford Digital Experience with Google Maps and the Google Play Store. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available when you want your phone's familiar interface. SiriusXM with 360L, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, a 5G modem and the included one-year Ford Connectivity trial keep the Explorer connected. Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ and the rear-view camera add support in traffic and parking situations around Land O Lakes and New Tampa.

The power driver's seat, heated front row, smart-charging USB ports and steering-wheel controls make the cabin easy to settle into without loading the vehicle with equipment that may never get used. Intelligent Access with push-button start keeps the routine simple, and the Security Package is included for one year.

This new Explorer also comes with the Parks Ford Lifetime Powertrain Warranty from Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel.

The appeal is in how little thought the useful features require. The liftgate opens, the cabin is already comfortable, everyone has a place to charge, the third row disappears when it needs to, and the tow package is waiting when the weekend asks for more. Even the keypad is there for the moment you would rather leave the key alone. Not all customers may qualify for all rebates. Price includes: $500 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026 Price includes $1,395 dealer added accessories.