Protect Your Family Across the South Suburbs with Ford Co-Pilot360™

The three-row SUV segment is built for families. And when you are hauling your most precious cargo, nothing matters more than safety. The 2027 Ford Explorer takes this responsibility seriously, delivering one of the most advanced driver-assist suites ever integrated into a midsize SUV.

Driving through the Chicago south suburbs can be chaotic. Whether you are navigating bumper-to-bumper traffic on I-80 near Tinley Park or backing out of a crowded grocery store parking lot in Chicago Heights, the 2027 Explorer acts as an extra set of eyes. With a massive overhaul to its digital architecture, Ford has made premium safety technology standard across the entire lineup.

Driver Assistance Systems at a Glance

The Standard Shield: Ford Co-Pilot360™

For 2027, Ford decided premium safety shouldn't be an expensive upgrade. Every single Explorer trim from the base Active to the high-performance ST comes fully equipped with the Ford Co-Pilot360™ suite.

This system provides a 360-degree shield of protection using advanced radar and camera sensors.

• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking: This system scans the road ahead for vehicles and pedestrians. If it detects an imminent frontal collision, it issues an audible and visual alert. If you do not react in time, it can automatically apply full braking force to mitigate or avoid the impact.
• Blind Spot Monitors & Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Changing lanes on a busy highway is stressful. This standard feature illuminates a light in your side mirror when a vehicle enters your blind spot. When in reverse, it watches for traffic crossing behind you—a must-have for tight driveways in Homewood.
• Lane-Centering Steering: Rather than just bouncing you back when you cross a line, this system applies continuous, gentle steering inputs to keep the Explorer perfectly centered in its lane during highway travel.

Mastering the Commute: BlueCruise and Adaptive Tech

For families who take frequent road trips or face grueling daily commutes, the 2027 Explorer offers next-level highway assistance.

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go: Standard across the lineup, this system maintains a set distance from the vehicle ahead of you. It can even stop the Explorer in heavy traffic and resume driving as traffic moves.
• Ford BlueCruise: The ultimate driving upgrade. Available on equipped models, BlueCruise enables true hands-free highway driving on pre-mapped sections of divided highways. For this generation, the system includes Automatic Lane Change—tap the turn signal, and the Explorer will safely change lanes for you while your hands remain off the wheel.

The Digital Command Center and 360-Degree Camera

The 2027 Explorer features the all-new Ford Digital Experience, anchored by a massive 13.2-inch center touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

These massive, high-definition screens do more than stream music. They display your road-sign recognition data, Driver-Attention Monitor alerts, and your camera feeds with absolute clarity. The incredibly useful 360-Degree Camera is standard on ST-Line and higher trims, giving you a bird's-eye view of your surroundings to make parking in Country Club Hills easier than ever.

Experience Peace of Mind at Ford of Homewood

The 2027 Ford Explorer delivers peace of mind that you cannot put a price on. But reading about the 13.2-inch digital cluster, automatic braking, and standard 360-degree cameras is one thing. Seeing how these advanced systems seamlessly integrate into your daily drive is another.

At Ford of Homewood, we are proud to serve drivers from Homewood, Tinley Park, Chicago Heights, and Country Club Hills with an incredible selection of ultra-safe Ford SUVs. Our team is ready to walk you through the Co-Pilot360™ technology and demonstrate features like the 360-Degree Camera and BlueCruise on the road.

Are you ready to protect your family with the smartest SUV on the market? Visit Ford of Homewood today or browse our inventory online to schedule your 2027 Ford Explorer test drive!