With the 2027 Explorer ST Sinister Package, Ford is putting a darker spin on its performance SUV and giving the Explorer ST an attitude to match.
The new package is something of a nod to the enthusiast community that has made a habit of customizing their ST-badged vehicles over the years. By offering a blacked-out look right from the factory, Ford is letting buyers have that aftermarket feel without having to go to the trouble of doing it themselves.
For as long as the Explorer ST has been around, it has been one of the sportiest in its class, marrying no-nonsense performance with the kind of practicality a family needs. The Sinister Package just adds to the visual drama. You will find dark-accented ST badging, distinctive amber daytime running lights and 21-inch gloss-black wheels.
Of course, there is substance to back up the styling with its twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 under the hood puts out 385 hp and the sport-tuned suspension.
Ford describes the package as a tribute to those who have put their own stamp on the ST. And they are not stopping at looks. The company is also reviving the Explorer ST Experience driving program in the fall of 2026. If you put down the order for a 2026 or 2027 model, you can expect an invitation to a day of professional instruction somewhere in the U.S. It is a chance to get behind the wheel with some experts and put the Explorer ST through its paces to see what the engineering can do.
All in all, between the bold exterior, the V6 power and the exclusive owner programs, the 2027 Explorer ST in Sinister trim is meant for the enthusiast who wants his or her SUV to be noticed.
