The 2027 Ford Explorer carries a 13.2-inch center touchscreen, a 5G modem, and Google Maps navigation built directly into the dash. Every trim adds standard Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assistance, including adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. This page breaks down every tech and safety feature across all five trims, with current inventory available at Chesrown Ford of Sidney.
The 2027 Explorer’s tech stack is built around two pillars: a cabin that functions as a connected digital hub and a driver assistance suite that keeps all seven seats safer on every road.
The centerpiece is a 13.2-inch center touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Those two displays work together so the driver reads speed, navigation cues, and alerts on the cluster while passengers interact with media, climate, and apps on the main screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect phones in seconds, no cable required.
Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology ships on every 2027 Explorer, from the entry Active trim through the flagship Platinum. That means adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera are not optional upgrades buyers need to negotiate for, they are standard from the factory.
The 5G modem gives the Explorer a Wi-Fi hotspot that serves up to 10 connected devices within a 50-foot radius. That range covers devices on the sidewalk while the family loads gear, and it stays live for passengers while driving. Streaming, navigation updates, and app data all run on the same 5G connection.
Google Maps native navigation means turn-by-turn directions are rendered directly in the vehicle’s software rather than mirrored from a phone. Google Assistant voice controls let the driver change destinations, adjust temperature, or play music by speaking naturally, without touching the screen.
The Ford Connectivity Package ships with the 2027 Explorer and includes one year of streaming, in-car karaoke, and games that are accessible while parked. It extends the Explorer’s usefulness beyond transport, families parked at a soccer field in Sidney or waiting at a trailhead can use the in-car entertainment without burning phone data.
Ford Co-Pilot360 ties together the driver assistance layer. Adaptive Cruise Control holds a set speed and a chosen following distance, adjusting automatically when the vehicle ahead slows. The 360-degree camera stitches four exterior cameras into a single overhead view, making tight parking lots and backing out of driveways straightforward regardless of which trim a buyer chooses.
Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology details
The Bang and Olufsen, B&O, sound system adds an acoustic dimension to the infotainment experience. The standard B&O system runs 10 speakers. Buyers who want more can upgrade to the 14-speaker, 980-watt configuration. Either way, every source, streaming, AM/FM radio, CarPlay, or Android Auto, benefits from studio-tuned output.
The power liftgate rounds out the connected experience. It opens and closes via the key fob, a practical convenience when hands are carrying groceries or sports bags.
Every trim carries the 13.2-inch touchscreen, the 12.3-inch digital cluster, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, Google Maps, Google Assistant, the 5G modem, the Wi-Fi hotspot, and the full Ford Co-Pilot360 suite including adaptive cruise control and the 360-degree camera. The feature spread by trim looks like this:
The entry point carries the full infotainment stack and Co-Pilot360. The 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder pairs with rear-wheel drive standard. Seven passengers fit, and the platform delivers 27 highway mpg.
Shares the same infotainment and safety foundation as the Active, in sport-influenced exterior styling with 20-inch Ebony-painted machined aluminum wheels. The B&O audio upgrade is available here.
Adds standard intelligent 4WD, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and available 3.0L twin-turbo V6, while carrying the same 13.2-inch screen, 5G modem, and Co-Pilot360 setup. The Tremor seats six rather than seven.
The performance-oriented ST runs the 3.0L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 as standard. All infotainment features carry over, and the higher-output engine delivers more responsive highway behavior. Rear-wheel drive is standard; intelligent 4WD is available.
The top trim adds available 3.0L twin-turbo V6, 8.3 inches of ground clearance, and the B&O upgrade to the 14-speaker 980-watt system. The Platinum also offers a moonroof, which slightly reduces front and second-row headroom compared to other trims. All Co-Pilot360 features remain standard.
For families in Sidney and the surrounding area, the practical payoff starts at school-run speed. The 360-degree camera makes reversing in crowded parking lots much less stressful than relying on a single backup view. Adaptive cruise control on Interstate 75 or US-33 keeps a consistent following distance through traffic, reducing fatigue on longer runs.
The 5G hotspot covers the homework and streaming needs of rear-seat passengers without eating into phone data plans. Google Assistant means the driver keeps both hands on the wheel when changing a playlist or asking for directions to the nearest fuel stop. The Ford Connectivity Package gives parked families an entertainment option that does not require every passenger to stare at a personal device.
The B&O system matters on longer highway stretches. A 10-speaker, or 14-speaker, tuned acoustic setup at 27 highway mpg means a trip from Sidney to Columbus is genuinely comfortable, not just tolerable.
The power liftgate, controlled from the key fob, is a single feature that earns its keep on every grocery run and every sports practice pickup.
Most three-row competitors in this segment offer wireless CarPlay and Android Auto at this price tier, but native Google integration, meaning Maps and Assistant running inside the vehicle’s own software rather than through a mirrored phone, remains less common across the competitive set. The Explorer delivers that as standard equipment.
The 5G modem with a 50-foot hotspot range is notably broader than the typical in-car hotspot spec. Buyers evaluating alternatives should confirm whether a competitor offers 5G or the older 4G LTE standard, and whether the hotspot range covers the vehicle’s exterior.
Ford Co-Pilot360’s inclusion of both adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera across every trim is a notable breadth of standard coverage. Some competitors include one or the other at the base trim, placing the full suite behind a package upgrade.
The B&O audio upgrade to 980 watts and 14 speakers is competitive with premium audio options in the luxury-adjacent segment. Buyers who prioritize acoustics will find the available Platinum-tier system on par with stand-alone brand upgrades offered by rivals at higher prices.
Chesrown Ford of Sidney carries current 2027 Explorer inventory across multiple trims, so shoppers in Sidney and the surrounding area can confirm which infotainment and driver assistance configurations are on the lot today. A test drive is the fastest way to see how the 13.2-inch screen, Google Assistant, and the 360-degree camera work in the real world, not just on a spec sheet.
Yes. Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology is standard on every 2027 Explorer trim, from the Active through the Platinum. Adaptive cruise control and the 360-degree camera come with all five trims.
Yes. Both wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard across the entire 2027 Explorer lineup.
The main touchscreen measures 13.2 inches. It is paired with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display.
Yes. A built-in 5G modem powers a Wi-Fi hotspot that connects up to 10 devices within a 50-foot radius.
Yes. Google Maps runs natively in the vehicle’s infotainment system. Google Assistant voice controls are also standard, allowing hands-free destination changes and media control.
The Ford Connectivity Package is included for the first year on the 2027 Explorer. It provides access to streaming, in-car karaoke, and games that function while the vehicle is parked.
The B&O sound system upgrade to a 14-speaker, 980-watt configuration is available on select trims including the Platinum. Every Explorer carries the standard 10-speaker B&O system.
Yes. A 360-degree camera is standard equipment on every 2027 Ford Explorer trim.
