2025 Ford Expedition: Tech-Forward, Off-Road Ready

2025 Ford Expedition: The new model offers advanced tech, off-road capabilities, and family-friendly luxury. It still feels familiar but hides some big changes. This three-row SUV now blends full-size power with fresh tech and comfort.

Exterior: Not Much New at First Glance

From the outside, the Expedition looks much like the last one. Both the standard and Max versions keep their size. The most noticeable update is the new split tailgate. It helps when groceries tip over but can be awkward for shorter users.

Interior: Digital Meets Practical

Inside, it’s a whole new world. The old F-150-style dash is gone. Now, there’s a wide digital display under the windshield. Google powers the infotainment, and a “squircle” steering wheel avoids blocking your view.

The center screen is clean and landscape-oriented. The new center console even moves back to reveal hidden storage. Interior quality is strong across all trims—even in the base Active.

Still, some quirks remain. The drive mode switch is by your knee. Headlights are controlled via the screen. Cupholders sit far from the driver. And the trailer control dial is oddly hidden under a sliding cover.

Space and Flexibility

The Expedition still fits up to eight people. The third row stays roomy—even for taller teens. Cargo space increases to 21.6 cu-ft in the standard model and 36.1 cu-ft in the Max. Rear seats fold flat, making loading easier.

Performance: Plenty of Power

Every trim now starts with 400 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque from the twin-turbo 3.5L V6. The Tremor trim adds more—440 hp and 510 lb-ft. It’s quick. Most versions will hit 60 mph in under 6 seconds.

Towing capacity goes up to 9,600 lbs in 4×4 models. Ride quality stays smooth, even over bumps. Body-on-frame design remains, but tweaks improve stability.

Steering and Braking: Still Room to Improve

Steering feels slow. The SUV drifts slightly on highways. It takes more effort than needed to correct. Brakes are strong, but grab too fast. Smoother calibration is needed.

BlueCruise: Let the SUV Drive Itself

Ford’s BlueCruise 1.4 is available on all trims. It’s hands-free on mapped roads. The interface is better now, clearly showing when it’s active. Adaptive cruise and lane centering are available on other roads too.

Infotainment: Google Takes Over

Google runs the show. Voice commands handle tasks like setting temperature or turning on defrost. You can download apps like Waze, Spotify, and YouTube. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are still included.

But full Google integration costs $149.95 per year. Or $745 for seven years.

Tremor Trim: Off-Road Ready

The new Tremor replaces the Timberline. It adds 10.6 inches of ground clearance, 33-inch tires, and off-road modes. Steel skid plates protect key parts—though a transmission plate costs extra. Orange accents and rugged tech round out this off-road beast.

Even in rough, muddy conditions, the Tremor handled trails without needing low range. With 510 lb-ft of torque and a locking diff, it powered through with ease.

Source: Motor Trend