Ford Explorer Tremor Explained
Explorer Tremor
Ford Explorer Tremor Explained
The Explorer for gravel roads, lake access and deep snow.
- ~8.7 inGround clearance
- $49,200Tremor 800A
- 4WDStandard
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Short answer: The 2027 Ford Explorer Tremor is the 4WD-only, raised Explorer with about 8.7 in of ground clearance, a Torsen limited-slip rear axle, all-terrain tires and underbody plates. It starts at $49,200 (800A, 2.3L) or $56,460 (801A, 3.0L V6) before destination. It replaced the Timberline and suits gravel roads, lake access and deep snow.
Back to the 2027 Ford Explorer buyer’s guide.
800A vs 801A
| Tremor 800A | Tremor 801A | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L, 300 hp | 3.0L V6, 400 hp |
| 2027 MSRP | $49,200 | $56,460 |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb |
Tremor was $48,965 in 2026; the 2027 800A is $235 more (reported 2027 price list).
What every Tremor gets
- Off-road tuned suspension with more ride height (about 8.7 in of ground clearance)
- Torsen limited-slip rear axle
- All-terrain tires
- Front and rear underbody deflector plates
- ActiveX seats with Miko inserts and Tremor logos
Tremor vs ST-Line 4WD
| ST-Line 4WD | Tremor 800A | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $46,200 | $49,200 |
| Engine | 2.3L, 300 hp | 2.3L, 300 hp |
| Clearance | Standard | ~8.7 in |
| Rear axle | Open | Torsen limited-slip |
| Tires | All-season | All-terrain |
| Best for | Plowed roads, highway | Gravel, unplowed driveways, ramps |
That is about $3,000 for real hardware. If your driveway gets plowed and you live on pavement, ST-Line 4WD plus winter tires does the job. If you are on a town road that drifts in, or launch at gravel ramps on area lakes, the Tremor earns it.
Tremor in a Wisconsin winter
Clearance keeps the nose out of plow windrows; the limited-slip rear helps when one wheel is on ice. All-terrain tires are not winter tires — for glare ice, a winter set still stops shorter. Rinse the underbody plates through salt season. More: 4WD modes in winter.
How Explorer Tremor fits Ford’s Tremor family
Ford uses the Tremor name for its off-road-oriented packages across trucks and SUVs. See Ford Tremor explained. The Explorer Tremor is the road-going version: it is about access and traction, not rock crawling.
Tremor seating and snow
Tremor is the one Explorer that seats six only (no bench) and the only one with 8.7 in of clearance standard. Seats & cargo · winter guide.
Explorer questions
How much ground clearance does the Explorer Tremor have?
About 8.7 inches.
Does the Explorer Tremor come with the V6?
Optional with equipment group 801A, at $56,460 before destination.
Is the Explorer Tremor 4WD?
Yes, 4WD is standard on every Tremor.
What replaced the Explorer Timberline?
The Tremor.
Does the Tremor tow more than other Explorers?
No. Every Explorer is rated 5,000 lb.
Is the Tremor worth it over an ST-Line 4WD?
If you drive gravel or unplowed roads, yes: about $3,000 buys clearance, a limited-slip rear, all-terrain tires and plates.
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Price an Explorer at Swant Graber Ford
Swant Graber Ford, 1697 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812 · 715-537-9500 · Toll-free 800-858-9443
Sales: Mon–Fri 8:00–5:30, Sat 8:00–3:00 · Service: Mon–Fri 8:00–5:00
Invoice pricing on new vehicles with no mandatory dealer add-ons. The only dealer fee is the $127.50 doc fee. Tax, title and registration are set by the State of Wisconsin — see the Wisconsin out-the-door price explainer. We work with national and local lenders.
Sources
- Ford 2027 Explorer price list and order guide, as reported by U.S. News and Kelley Blue Book (accessed Oct 2026)
- Ford Authority, May 2026: slick roof, V6 back on Platinum
- Ford Authority, Sept 2026: garage door opener now a $145 option
- Cars.com, 2026 Explorer review: Active 100A, Tremor debut, 2.3L 300 hp / 310 lb-ft
Ford has not published every 2027 spec. Where a figure comes from a reported order guide or price list, it is labeled that way and will be updated when Ford posts it on ford.com.