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With only a few full-size SUVs available, the fight for market share can be intense. So, it is a big event when one of the top contenders gets a complete redesign like the fully updated 2025 Ford Expedition. Boasting a new look, the next-generation Expedition offers a spacious, comfortable interior, advanced technology features, and the capabilities full-size SUV buyers expect.
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The 2025 Expedition clearly sets itself apart from the previous generation with bold, new exterior styling that features an innovative split rear tailgate. Changes inside are more noticeable, including a distinctive new steering wheel and a completely new dashboard with a 24-inch panoramic driver's display and a 13.2-inch central infotainment screen. New storage innovations optimize the cargo space, while the latest version of BlueCruise offers a confident, hands-free driving experience.
Ford offers the 2025 Expedition in Active, Platinum, Tremor, and King Ranch trim levels. All trims except the base-level Active come standard with four-wheel drive (4WD), and all but the Tremor are available as the extended length Expedition Max. Base prices range from around $64,995 to $86,595, including the destination charge.
For this 2025 Expedition review, Ford provided an Expedition Max test vehicle equipped with Platinum trim, 4WD, and the Stealth Performance package. The test vehicle's manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $86,490, including the $2,195 destination charge to ship the SUV to a local dealership from the Louisville, Kentucky, assembly plant.
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Even if you have never been in a Ford Expedition, it is obvious upon climbing into this new 2025 model that it features elements that stand out from anything else on the market. Sitting in the driver's seat, my first thought was, "What happened to the steering wheel?" The uniquely shaped wheel is flat on the top and bottom, as if someone had grabbed both sides and stretched it out.
The wheel shape is designed to provide a clearer view of the new 24-inch panoramic driver display. Positioned near the top of the dashboard at the base of the windshield, this large, easy-to-read display keeps important information within easy sight of the driver, and with this design, the steering wheel does not block any part of the screen.
At the center of the dashboard is a traditional infotainment display, neatly integrated between the center air vents. Aside from a few soft-touch controls and a volume knob, there are almost no physical controls in the cabin, creating a sleek, uncluttered design.
Adding to the cabin's versatility is the redesigned center console. A slot for wireless smartphone charging keeps the phone securely in place, and the dual cupholders are within easy reach of the driver and passenger. There is also a large storage cubby beneath the center armrest, but for even more storage, the Expedition has a clever feature. Push the button at the front of the armrest, and the entire center console slides back, revealing hidden storage perfect for securing valuables. Once closed, the console will not open again without first starting the Expedition.
With the restyled dashboard and center console, the 2025 Expedition feels quite spacious. The front seats are supportive and stylish, upholstered in soft Black Onyx leather, and the massaging seats on my Platinum test vehicle were a nice touch. After several hundred miles in the Expedition, the seats stayed very comfortable, making them ideal for long road trips.
Passengers in the second-row captain's chairs will find seats nearly as comfortable as those up front, with plenty of legroom and headroom to stretch out. Multiple USB ports keep everyone's devices charged, and rear seat passengers have their own climate controls.
The third row is easily accessible and surprisingly spacious, although you might be pushing it with three adults back there. Access is simple thanks to quick fold-and-slide second row seats, and with reclining seat backs, cupholders, and USB ports, it is not the penalty box like in many three-row SUVs.
One of the benefits of a full-size SUV is its spacious cargo area, and the new Expedition offers plenty of room along with some notable innovations. It provides 21.6 cubic feet of space with the third row in use, and the space increases to 36.1 cubic feet in the Expedition Max. The third row has a 40/20/40 split for greater cargo-carrying flexibility.
The new split rear hatch has a top part that opens independently, allowing access to the space even when towing a trailer. The bottom part opens like a tailgate and can support up to 500 pounds.
Ford also introduces a new Cargo Tailgate Manager with a multi-use rigid panel stored beneath the cargo floor. Equipped with various attachments and folding legs, the panel can be used to create a two-tier storage space, set up as a table, or form a seatback for comfortable tailgate seating.
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Ford elevates its Digital Experience with the 2025 Expedition, which features a primary 13.2-inch touchscreen and a 24-inch panoramic driver's display. The Google-based infotainment system includes:
Many car companies, such as Ford and General Motors, are adopting a Google-based infotainment system for good reason, as it is one of the most user friendly systems available. The large screen provides space on the homepage for multiple tiles such as navigation, media, and phone information, along with additional shortcuts on the left for quick access to vehicle settings or Android Auto/Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring.
I easily connected my Samsung Galaxy S23+ via Bluetooth, and Android Auto loaded immediately. However, instead of using Android Auto, I logged into my Google account through the infotainment system.
With my saved favorites automatically loaded into Google Maps, I could choose a destination on my phone while sitting in my living room, and my route was instantly available in the Expedition. Logging in also gave me access to my Google Play Store account, allowing me to download apps like Waze and Spotify for use as native applications, along with games exclusive to Ford.
One of my favorite system features is Google Assistant, which is one of the best natural voice interfaces available. Activated by saying "Hey, Google," I asked it to find the closest ice cream shop, send a text to my wife to find out what flavor of ice cream she wanted, call the shop to place an order, and even adjust the cabin temperature down to keep the ice cream from melting. I accomplished all of this without taking my hands off the wheel or pushing a button.
I initially thought that the large panoramic screen combined with the central infotainment display might feel overwhelming, but they actually worked well together. However, having a redundant navigation map consistently shown on the far right seems unnecessary, and only a small section can be customized through a selector on the infotainment screen. With so much screen space available, I would have appreciated more configurability, such as the option to replace the digital speedometer with classic gauges featuring a tachometer.
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The 2025 Ford Expedition comes standard with a turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine producing 400 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. However, the Stealth Performance package on my test vehicle included the available high-output version of the V6, which increases output to 440 hp and 510 pound-feet of torque. A smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission is paired with either engine option. The Expedition can tow up to 9,600 pounds when properly equipped.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Expedition 4WD I drove at 18 mpg in combined driving, just one mpg lower than the 2WD versions. During my usual drive loop in the Expedition Max Platinum 4WD, the trip computer showed 17 mpg, although that number dropped to only 7.6 mpg when towing my 7,000-pound travel trailer.
It may be a large SUV, but the turbocharged engine provides enough power that the Expedition never feels sluggish. Acceleration is quick from a stop, and cruising at highway speeds is effortless. The ride in the Expedition is surprisingly quiet, even at 70 mph, with almost no wind or road noise entering the cabin. Meanwhile, the suspension keeps the ride smooth on all but the roughest roads, making this big SUV an excellent choice for a long road trip.
Handling is quite good considering the Expedition weighs nearly three tons. Steering responds well, and throttle and brakes are easy to control for a smooth ride. However, this is not a vehicle to push hard on a twisty road.
The Expedition is also an excellent towing vehicle, and it performed well with my travel trailer attached. Even with the extra weight, the Expedition accelerated quickly enough that I never felt I was slowing down traffic, and I was able to merge onto the freeway confidently. With multiple camera views and advanced trailer assist features, towing my trailer with the Expedition was a smooth experience.
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All 2025 Ford Expedition SUVs are equipped with Co-Pilot360, the company's suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The comprehensive list of standard features includes:
Higher trims like the Platinum I drove also include Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0, which features intersection turn assistance that warns the driver and applies brakes if needed when it detects an oncoming vehicle or pedestrian.
All new 2025 Expeditions also include a 90-day trial of BlueCruise, Ford's advanced hands-free driving system, with the option to purchase it outright or add it as part of a connectivity package subscription. This marks the first time the Expedition is offered with BlueCruise, and the big SUV features version 1.4, which enhances overall performance with smoother, more predictable operation.
After entering Interstate 94 in southeast Michigan, I set the adaptive cruise control (ACC) to 70 mph, and the "hands-free" notification and the blue indicator on the driver display confirmed that BlueCruise was active. The improvements over earlier versions of BlueCruise were clear as the Expedition stayed confidently centered in the lane with minimal corrections, and I was able to drive 30 miles to the airport without ever touching the wheel or pedals.
This latest version of BlueCruise features lane change assist, which moves the vehicle to the next lane by activating the turn signal. It also slows down when approaching a sharper curve to navigate the road more safely. Although there were times when it seemed the system was overly cautious, slowing the Expedition more than needed.
BlueCruise does not operate when towing a trailer, but I could still use the ACC, which performed well, smoothly accelerating and braking as needed with traffic. The extended blind spot warning is an excellent addition for trailer towing, alerting me when the road was clear before changing lanes with 26 feet of trailer behind me.
Although complete crash test results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) are not yet available, the IIHS rates the 2025 Expedition as Marginal for the Small Overlap Front and Updated Moderate Overlap Front crash tests, with a Good rating for the updated Side test. At the time of writing, crashworthiness ratings for the 2025 Ford Expedition are not available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
According to the JD Power 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS), the Chevrolet Tahoe ranks highest in the Large SUV segment. The Toyota Sequoia and the Chevrolet Suburban are the next highest-ranked models.
According to the JD Power 2025 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, the Chevrolet Tahoe ranks highest in the Large SUV segment. The Chevrolet Suburban and the GMC Yukon are the next highest-ranked models.
Other 2025 Expedition competitors include the Nissan Armada.
