2025 FORD EXPEDITION

FORD’S LARGES SUV MOVES INTO FIFTH GENERATION WITH UPDATED INTERIOR 

Fully redesigned for 2025, the Ford Expedition moves into its fifth generation since making its debut as a 1997 model.

Most of the changes from the previous generation are found inside where the spacious cabin gets a new 13.2-inch
touchscreen for operating infotainment functions and a 24-inch instrument display for the driver. There is less plastic and more soft surfaces as a general upgrade.

Top trims like the King Ranch that served as my test vehicles rival its Lincoln cousin Navigator in plushness with abundant leather upholstery and two-tone brown and wood accents that exude the aura of a luxury level vehicle.

In addition to the King Range, the 2025 Ford Expedition is offered in Active trim (which serves as the base with a starting MSRP of $64,515), Platinum trim, ($76,945), and a new Tremor edition ($83, 545).

The base engine is a twin-turbocharged, 3.5-liter V6 with 400 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. Also available in “Max” versions of the Active, Platinum, and King Range trims is a high-output, 3.5L V6 that ups horsepower to 440 and torque to 510 lb.-ft. 

Each engine is matched to its own version of a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard with 4-wheel available. Towing capacity is 9,600 pounds for 4X4 models.

Legroom is identical in both standard and Max versions with second- and third-row legroom a max 42.2 and 36.5 inches, respectively. If you slide the second row forward, you lose about an inch but passengers in the far back get a whopping 43.5 inches of legroom. (I’m not sure how the math on that works but but that is straight from the spec sheet.)

Standard interior features on my test 2025 Ford Expedition King Range included heated and ventilated front seats, power folding rear seats, Del Rio leather door trim, power adjustable tilt and telescoping steering wheel and pedals, tri-zone climate control, and a 22-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium sound system.

Standard exterior features included a capless fuel filler, LED reflector headlamps, trailer sway control, signature grille lighting and signature tail lamps, a panoramic sunroof, roof side rails, and rain-sending wipers.

Driver assist safety features are numerous across all trims. They include a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, auto high beams, blind spot assist with traffic alert and trailer coverage, evasive steer assist, Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, lane-keeping system,  pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, trailer hitch assist, and post-collision braking.

All that is included in the base MSRP of $85,680 (including the destination and delivery fee). Ford’s Blue Cruise hands-free driving assist was among options that ran the final total to $86,645.

That puts the King Ranch at the top of the pricing for the 2025 Ford Expedition, but it still is about $12,000 under that for the base Lincoln Navigator.

What I liked about the 2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch: The huge, premium interior offers excellent room for both passengers and their stuff. Most adults would be comfortable sitting in the third row and cargo volume with back row seats fully upright is nearly 37 cubic feet. Tech features are numerous and easy enough to operate. Auto Hold is a nice feature. 

What I didn’t like abouot the 2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch: The size is both a plus and a minus. The interior room is nice to have but getting through most mall parking lots or tight urban streets can be a chore.

Would I buy the 2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch? Way too big for my personal tastes, but if you need a vehicle with this capacity, the Expedition delivers in a classy manner.