No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Ford Expedition Review The Ford Explorer full-size SUV can pull up to 9,600 pounds and can do many things, including some light off-roading. The Expedition has a nice ride, but we don’t like how it drives too much like a pickup truck because the turning is hard to understand. The Expedition Max is longer by an additional foot. Both models can seat up to eight people, though, so there is plenty of room inside. The Expedition only has one engine, a twin-turbo V-6 that can make 400 to 440 horsepower, based on the trim level. The Chevy Tahoe and Suburban can’t haul as much as the Ford, but the steering is more responsive, and there are more engine options, including a diesel. What's New? For 2025, Ford has changed the way its Expeditions look. New headlights, taillights, and a lot of different wheel styles have made the SUV look better. The rear of the car features a new two-piece design, with an upper liftgate and a lower tailgate, similar to the updated Lincoln Navigator, providing access to the trunk space. You’ll find a new two-level screen in the inside. The gauges and other information are shown on a big unit up top, and a big infotainment screen takes the normal center spot. Last year’s Expedition Timberline, which could go off-road, has been replaced by a Tremor model that can do the same thing. Pros and Cons Pros The Cabin is big. Several standard tools that help the driver. Cons Not using fuel well. The price of top trimmings is going to stay high. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The Expedition has a fast 10-speed automatic transmission and a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with two turbochargers. It can be set up with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The engine usually makes 400 horsepower. There is an even stronger form that can make up to 440 horsepower. Every Expedition has a back suspension that can be used on its own. Its smooth ride makes riders feel at ease, but the driver is punished by the car’s rough handling and vague steering. The Tremor model is designed to be used off-road. It has a slightly elevated suspension, skid plates to protect the undercarriage and special 18-inch wheels with 33.0-inch General Grabber all-terrain tires. This adventurous trim level from Ford comes with useful off-roading features like Trail Turn Assist, which helps turn the rear end around when making a tight turn on a trail, and a cruise control system, which helps keep speed when going down steep hills. It also has a Rock Crawl driving mode. It uses the brakes on the inner rear wheel in sharp, slow turns when the car is in four-wheel-drive mode and on a soft surface. Safety Ford’s hands-free driving system, BlueCruise, is available on the Expedition, along with a number of other standard and extra features that help the driver. Some important safety features are: Every car is equipped with automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning systems. There is a lane departure warning and lane-keeping help. The adaptive cruise control. Internal and External Cargo Capacity With each model, the Expedition’s interior features and trim levels get more high-end. The Platinum trim, for example, has soft leather seats and front cushions that are perfect for relaxing. Both the Expedition and the Expedition Max have large cabins and a third row that won’t bother adults. The Expedition has a normal length, and the Expedition Max has a long wheelbase. There is usually a three-seat bench in the second row, but you can ask for a pair of captain’s chairs instead. The Max also has the best storage cubbies inside. All versions have a third row that can be folded down automatically, and it can be controlled from either the trunk or the back seats. When the second and third rows are folded flat, there is a flat floor that makes moving things easy. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG The EPA says the Expedition with rear-wheel drive can get up to 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. Models with four-wheel drive should get up to 22 mpg on the highway and 16 mpg in town. We put the Expedition and Expedition Max through their paces on our 75-mph fuel economy route as part of our strict testing process. They didn’t reach their goal because they only got 20 mpg on average. Infotainment and Connectivity The huge 24-inch dashboard screen that comes with all Expeditions can be used for entertainment and as a huge set of digital gauges. To access the entertainment system, a smaller, separate screen is placed closer to the driver and front-seat passenger. The Google software-based system lets you get updates over the air, use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wirelessly, watch movies and surf the web while you’re stopped, and more. There is also WiFi on board. Range, Charging, and Battery Life The last Expedition we tested was faster than the V-8-powered Chevy Tahoe Z71 by an amazing 2.4 seconds. On our test track, it took the Expedition 5.1 seconds to hit 60 mph. A Stealth model with a more powerful V-6 cut that time by 0.2 seconds. Towing and Payload Capacity The Expedition can pull 9600 pounds, and the Expedition Max can pull 9000 pounds. Price and How to Choose The base Active model comes with a big 24.0-inch screen, built-in WiFi, a power-adjustable center console, and other features. We think the Tremor is worth the money, though, especially if you want to take the Expedition in a new direction. It has off-road features like low-speed cruise control and Ford Trail Turn Assist, along with a twin-turbo V-6 engine that makes 440 horsepower.
