The Ford Expedition has been thoroughly redesigned for 2025.Courtesy of manufacturer
If you didn’t notice the Ford Expedition before, you probably will now. Ford’s full-size family vehicle has been thoroughly redesigned for 2025 with the newest technology and more creature comforts. The company has even given the new front a design that they say looks like someone flexing their biceps. If you want a vehicle that screams, “Get out of my way,” this is probably a good choice.
Three-row family conveyances don’t get much bigger than these truck-based body-on-frame behemoths, and the Expedition is one of the originals. It’s hard to believe that we first saw this Ford F-150-based SUV for the first time almost 30 years ago. It’s always been positioned as a vehicle to take on adventures and family vacations. A major part of the redesign includes a new tailgate section to enhance these excursions while accommodating even more toys and gear.
Much of the new Expedition has been has been designed around tailgating, such as a seatback that can be turned into a serving table with nearby power outlets.Courtesy of manufacturer
The fold-down seatback in the trunk.Courtesy of manufacturer
Size-obsessed North Americans want ever-bigger vehicles for their families, and automakers like Ford are more than happy to oblige. The Expedition will still be available in a Max trim that adds nearly a foot to the length of a vehicle that’s probably large enough already.
The new tailgate is split about three-quarters of the way down and each section opens independently. The bottom section can be used as a platform to sit on, complete with a fold-down seatback. The seatback can also be turned into a serving table with nearby power outlets. When not used as a seat or table, the platform acts as a shelf for better organization and the third row of seats is split 40/20/40, which affords more versatility when loading longer and bulkier items. Ford says this new tailgate allows the Expedition to become a better companion when camping or tailgating and will become a part of the experience once you arrive at your destination.
A 24-inch panoramic screen is mounted close to the base of the windshield.Courtesy of manufacturer
Inside, a revamped interior starts with a 24-inch panoramic screen mounted close to the base of the windshield, where it can sit as far back from the driver as possible. Like in the recently redesigned Lincoln Nautilus, it allows the driver to see over the oddly shaped “squircle” steering wheel and not through it, keeping your eyes on the road and reducing distractions. It is similar to a head-up display. The screen, being one continuous panel, also acts as the instrument cluster and navigation display, and a touch screen positioned lower in the centre console serves as the controller for the infotainment system.
Ford calls the not-completely-round steering wheel a 'squircle,' and it allows the driver to better see the panoramic screen.Kunal D'souza/The Globe and Mail
There’s also a new power-operated centre console that can shift backward, opening up a space for tote bags or purses while positioning it conveniently for middle-row passengers to use the cupholders and climate controls. Second-row passengers also get new device holders mounted on the back of the front seat, which can accommodate tables or phones.
The power-operated centre console can shift backward for more storage space, also making it easier for second-row passengers to reach the cup holders.Kunal D'souza/The Globe and Mail
The Expedition can seat up to seven or eight passengers depending on whether the middle row is configured with captain’s chairs or a bench. USB ports and storage cubbies are peppered throughout, keeping everyone charged and organized.
Ford has also revamped the trim lineup and nomenclature, and the base Expedition will now be called Active. Platinum and King Ranch trims return for 2025 and, for the first time, you can get Ford’s largest SUV with the off-road-ready Tremor Package. Tremor includes class-leading ground clearance, 33-inch all-terrain tires and underbody protection. It will come with the most powerful iteration of the 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, producing 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. All Expeditions get a variant of this powertrain in different states of tune. The power ratings of the other trims weren’t specified by Ford at the time of writing.
The off-road-ready Tremor Package on the 2025 Ford Expedition, which includes class-leading ground clearance, 33-inch all-terrain tires and underbody protection.Courtesy of manufacturer
All trims of Expedition will now get the BlueCruise hands-free driving technology built-in, but it requires a subscription to activate after a 90-day trial period ends. Some trims come with one year of access, but customers also get the option of a lifetime purchase when ordering the vehicle. The latest iteration of BlueCruise can change lanes with the tap of the turn signal provided the lane is clear, and new in-lane repositioning will automatically move the Expedition farther away from larger vehicles like semi-trucks in the adjacent lane.
Pricing information hasn’t been released, but expect modest increases from the current Expedition that starts at just under $80,000. The new Expedition is expected in dealers by the summer of 2025.
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