When your daily routine includes school drop-offs, weekday commutes, weekend adventures, and family road trips, you need an SUV that keeps up without forcing you to compromise. It should be reliable, composed, and ready for anything—and that’s exactly what you’ll find with your search for a Ford Explorer for sale near Saint Johns.
The Explorer boasts a spacious three-row layout that flexes to meet you in the moment, from comfortably accommodating passengers to hauling groceries, luggage, sports equipment, and other essentials. The better news? It’s boldly styled, feature-rich, and more than capable of adding value, confidence, and excitement to your time behind the wheel.
Ready to learn more? The Family Deal experience starts now at LaFontaine Ford Lansing, where it’s not just what you get but how you feel that matters.
Meet the Explorer: Style, Space, Versatility
Life rarely follows the same schedule, requiring your SUV to adapt effortlessly as plans and needs change. One afternoon, you’re hauling the whole family to dinner; the next, you’re carrying sports equipment, grocery bags, luggage, or supplies for a weekend project.
Built for real-world conditions, the Ford Explorer never flinches.
Room for It All
With its configurable cabin, the Explorer adapts to your needs, letting you choose between second-row captain’s chairs or a bench seat to complement the third row. What suits your needs better? We’re here to help you answer that question with our personalized approach.
As you explore our selection, we’ll encourage you to think about your…
- Passenger Needs: How many people typically ride with you? Are your passengers infants, young children, teens, or adults? These questions will lead to the next consideration.
- Accessibility Needs: Do your kids still use car seats? Can you easily access the rear row? How easy are ingress and egress for other passengers?
- Cargo Needs: What items do you typically bring along? What are your family’s everyday essentials? A diaper bag and stroller? Backpacks? Luggage? Sports gear?
- Comfort Needs: Are you comfortable behind the wheel? Do your passengers have ample room to stretch out and relax in each row? Are features like climate control knobs, charging ports, and seat levers readily accessible?
- Future Needs: Does the Explorer make sense for your life today, and can it grow with you? Does it offer enough flexibility for your anticipated needs?
Make It Personal
Instead of focusing solely on numbers and specs, picture your typical day.
What does your routine look like, and where does your current vehicle fall short? What are your must-haves and like-to-haves? How does the Explorer answer those needs?
Experience the Latest Ford Explorer
Are you interested in a new SUV? Our selection of new Explorer models puts you behind the wheel of the latest from Ford, an American automotive pioneer known for putting the world on wheels.
Today, driving home to Saint Johns in a new Explorer makes you part of that incredible legacy.
A Personalized Experience
At LaFontaine Ford Lansing, we’re excited to guide you through this rewarding journey. We’ll help you explore the latest Explorer, compare trims, and decide which features matter most for your next SUV.
Of course, you don’t need to have every detail figured out when you get here. Maybe you’re starting your search with a general idea of what you want; perhaps you’ve already identified a few must-have features. Either way, we’ll guide you through the process with a personalized approach that fosters confidence, excitement, and trust.
More Reasons to Shop New
Beyond our attentiveness, shopping for a new Explorer offers many immediate and long-term benefits that are hard to ignore. With a new Explorer, you’ll enjoy…
- Ford's latest design philosophy, exterior color palette, and style details.
- Innovative connectivity features and intuitive driver-assistance tools.
- Modern conveniences and amenities that prioritize comfort and usability.
- Updated driving dynamics that reflect Ford’s engineering excellence.
- Manufacturer-backed warranties that add peace of mind.
Take a Test Drive
One of the best ways to experience the Explorer is to take it for a test drive.
When you do, pay attention to how you feel behind the wheel. Are there blind spots? Is the seat comfortable? Are the controls intuitive and accessible? How’s the ride quality? Will your passengers be comfortable? Is there enough room for your essentials and other cargo?
The Perks of Shopping Pre-Owned
One reason drivers choose Ford is its rich heritage of building vehicles that last. The Explorer is no exception, which is why it's so popular on the used lot.
At LaFontaine Ford Lansing, our pre-owned selection changes frequently and often includes models ready for their next chapter on the road. Will that next chapter have you at the helm? Shopping for a used Explorer is advantageous because it often leads to…
- More opportunities, because you can shop trims, configurations, and features across many model years and price points.
- More obvious value, because you can step into a better-equipped trim with modern styling, intuitive technology, and updated amenities for a fraction of a new MSRP.
- More long-term savings, because you avoid the rapid depreciation that befalls new vehicles, paying closer to the Explorer's actual value and the modest depreciation that follows used models.
We’ll highlight these advantages, along with other considerations such as mileage, condition, equipment, features, and vehicle history, as well as ownership costs like insurance, maintenance, and other expenses.
Discover Ford Blue Advantage
Are you looking for more confidence on the pre-owned lot? You’ll find that and more with Ford Blue Advantage, the brand's three-tier Certified Pre-Owned program. Every Ford Blue Advantage model, regardless of its tier, includes:
- A complimentary vehicle history report
- A 14-day or 1,000-mile money-back guarantee
- A 90-day trial to Connected Services
- 24/7 roadside assistance
- Ford Rewards points
Here’s how the tiers differ:
|
Gold Certified |
Blue Certified |
EV Certified |
| Age |
< 6 years |
< 10 years |
< 6 years |
| Mileage |
< 80,000 miles |
< 150,000 miles |
< 80,000 miles |
| Inspection |
172-point |
139-point |
127-point |
| Warranties |
Comprehensive Limited Warranty |
| 12-month/12,000-mile |
90-day/4,000-mile |
12-month/12,000-mile |
| Powertrain Limited Warranty |
| 7-year/100,000-mile |
- |
- |
| BaseCARE EV Limited Warranty |
| - |
- |
8-year/100,000-mile |
Whether you’re leaning toward a newer Certified Pre-Owned SUV or are comparing several pre-owned possibilities, we’ll help you navigate the process, review the details, and take test drives until you’re confident and excited about your decision.
Full Support, From Financing to Service
Your relationship with us doesn’t have to end when you find the perfect Explorer to complement your life in Saint Johns. From exploring financing options to planning routine maintenance, we’re here with our Family Deal, which guarantees an incredible experience time and time again.
Financing and Trade-Ins
Our unique approach shines in our showroom, where our sales and finance experts work together to bring your Ford dreams to life. As our customer, you can expect…
- Personalized loans aligned with your budget, long-term goals, and current needs.
- Lease specials with customizable terms, manufacturer-backed warranty coverage, and more frequent upgrade opportunities.
- Trade-in appraisals that can add to your savings and ease the transition from your current car, truck, or SUV to your next Explorer.
- Online tools that make it easy to value your trade-in, browse our showroom, estimate your monthly payments, and get pre-approved.
Service and OEM Parts
Keep your Explorer ready for the road with our factory-trained, Ford-certified technicians who run our state-of-the-art service center. With a facility stocked with the latest tools, diagnostic equipment, and genuine OEM components, your Explorer will be in capable hands.
Our technicians can handle everything from more complex drivetrain repairs, engine diagnostics, and brake tune-ups to routine oil changes, tire rotations, and multi-point inspections. You can also take advantage of other perks, such as:
- Alignments for Life: A complimentary service to mitigate long-term ownership costs.
- Collision Care +: Deductible reimbursements for qualifying insurance claims.
- Pick-Up & Delivery: Making service convenient and our expert technicians accessible.
Experience the Family Deal Today
Your next SUV should do more than get you from one destination to another. It should make your life easier, accommodate the people you love and the things that matter to you, and give you the flexibility to enjoy new adventures along the way.
With its three-row cabin, configurable seating, and range of features, the Ford Explorer is ready to answer the call. It’s time to experience this stunning SUV firsthand here at LaFontaine Ford Lansing. Visit us today and enjoy a more rewarding dealership experience.
