The 2025 Ford Expedition has been revealed with a ton of smart upgrades, new features and a new Tremor package. These changes are going to challenge the Chevy Tahoe for sales dominance.
New design changes, technology upgrades
Starting with the design changes, the 2025 Ford Expedition has some significant changes to make traveling with the family easier.
First, the rear hatch is now a split tailgate. There’s a large three-quarter section that opens like a regular hatch, then a smaller quarter folds out. Ford also added a large plastic panel with multiple settings, which will allow to do things like sit with a backrest, create a two-tiered option for serving food or use it in the rear cargo area for a divider.
Also, there are USB power outlets in the rear, and the Expedition utilizes Ford’s zone lighting, letting you illuminate either the rear, both sides or the front or all of them at once, making it easier to find things after dark.
Then, there’s an available flexible seating option in the third-row allowing you to fold down the middle seat independently for hauling longer items like skis, fishing gear or other items.
There are also clever storage options in the front with a sliding center console allowing you place a purse, bag or other valuables hidden from prying eyes.
The new interior layout features a new squircle steering wheel, 24-inch infotainment display and a clever secret storage space. (Photo courtesy Ford Motor Company)
The technology has been improved as well with a 24-inch digital display using Google Maps as the navigation choice. This has been integrated into a much lower dash with a separate digital display for the driver gauges like MPH, etc.
It will come with a new connectivity package for owners to add a Wi-Fi hotspot with up to 10 devices and a 50-foot range as well as Google Play apps that will allow you to stream games, movies or YouTube when parked.
You can also sit back and let the Expedition drive with Ford Blue Cruise technology available on 90% of Expedition models. They have also changed up the subscription fees making it much easier to add the service later in different intervals like a new monthly plan.
Finally, there’s a built-in digital device holder for the second-row passengers as well.
Four trim levels, two engine outputs, two lengths
The 2025 Ford Expedition will come with four different trim levels: Active, King Ranch, Platinum and Tremor.
While the base XLT now Active, country-themed King Ranch and upscale Platinum have been around for a while, the Tremor is new and replaces the Timberline edition.
The 2025 Ford Expedition Tremor comes standard with four-wheel drive, underbody shielding, 33-inch all-terrain tires, 10.4 inches of ground clearance, electronic locking rear-differential and advanced off-road technology. It also uses the same iconic orange accents found in other Ford Tremor vehicles with a unique triangle on the wheel where the air inlet is located making it easier to find to air down or air up the tires when doing serious off-road driving.
The 2025 Ford Expedition will come with two available engine tunes like in the F-150.
The 3.5-liter V-6 Ecoboost turbocharged engine comes in either a 400 horsepower, 480 pound-feet of torque output or the high-output version of 440 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque for the new Tremor trim and optional on the Platinum.
It will still be offered in a standard length or extended-length Max, like in year’s past, for carrying even more cargo. The Tremor, however, will be standard length only to maintain the ground clearance.
Hooking up a load and going is much easier with the 2025 Ford Expedition. (Photo courtesy Ford Motor Company)
Better towing with the 2025 Ford Expedition
Ford brought its suite of towing technology into the Expedition, and this includes trailer hitch assist (lines up trailer hitch automatically) and trailer backup assist (turn dial steering when backing up).
Maximum towing is now 9,600 pounds (up from 9,000 pounds), and what’s really interesting is you can tow up to 7,000 pounds without the need for load-leveling bars. Typically, those bars are needed for loads more than 5,000 pounds on most trucks and SUVs.
Pricing and MPG estimates are TBD. Ordering begins on October 24, 2024, and you can learn more on Ford.com.
The bottom line
This 2025 Ford Expedition is damn good, and it is clear Ford listened to its customers. The rear hatch area is well executed, the interior layout and tech is a home run, and the Tremor package should be a big hit. Plus, small things like the ability to carry longer items by lowering the third-row middle seat and the use of Google Maps are smart decisions.
The only thing I think they really missed was not having a digital rearview mirror — especially when the cabin is filled with people or gear. Many new SUVs have this feature, and it makes the rearview mirror useful when loaded down and cuts down the headlight glare at night.
