Following the debut of the refreshed 2025 Lincoln Navigator back in August, it was only a matter of time before its mainstream counterpart – the 2025 Ford Expedition – was unveiled. However, Ford Authority has spotted a number of 2025 Ford Expedition prototypes out testing for months now – more recently, some there weren’t covered in any camouflage whatsoever – so we already had a pretty good idea of what to expect, at least in terms of its exterior and interior updates. Now, the 2025 Ford Expedition has been officially revealed, helping to fill in most of the proverbial blanks.
The fifth-generation 2025 Ford Expedition continues to be available in standard-length and extended-length Max configurations, and in trim levels including Active, King Ranch, Platinum, and the brand new off-road-focused Tremor, which effectively replaces the outgoing Timberline, as Ford Authority reported back in August.
The Expedition Tremor features the same sort of Tremor Orange accents we’ve seen on other Tremor models, along with 33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tires, retuned suspension and steering, Raptor-inspired running boards, a front skid plate, off-road auxiliary lighting in the grille, and underbody protection for the front axle, transfer case, and gas tank. The Expedition Tremor offers up 10.6 inches of ground clearance as well, plus Rock Crawl Mode, Trail Turn Assist, and Trail 1-Pedal. Power comes from the high-output twin turbocharged 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine, which churns out 440 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque.
The rest of the 2025 Ford Expedition lineup comes equipped with the regular version of the 3.5L V6 EcoBoost, which is rated to produce 400 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque, though the H.O. variant is an option on the Platinum – regardless, the 10-speed automatic transmission is the sole gearbox choice here. For those that like to use their Expedition to tow, Ford has added a bevy of new tech to the SUV that’s already available in some of its pickups, including Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Pro Trailer Backup Assist. The 2025 Ford Expedition can tow up to 7,000 pounds as-is, or up to 9,600 pounds with a weight distributing hitch.
Perhaps the most notable exterior update is the debut of the new Ford Split Gate, which functions much like a regular tailgate on a pickup. The top three-quarters of the liftgate raises upward, while the lower portion folds down, and can support up to 500 pounds. The Split Gate also features a seatback as part of the optional Cargo Tailgate Manager, and can transform into a serving table, to boot. Accessing the cargo area can be done hands-free with the key fob in one’s pocket by standing near the rear of the SUV for a few seconds, after which it’ll open up automatically.
Inside the cabin, the biggest change present in the 2025 Ford Expedition is the addition of a new 24-inch panoramic display that doubles as the instrument cluster and is paired with an 13.2-inch center screen. The new displays are running the Ford Digital Experience software, which offers users integrated features such as Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Alexa Built-In. BlueCruise has also been added to “90 percent” of the 2025 Ford Expedition lineup, according to the automaker, and a 90-day trial is included for those models.
Another new feature called the Flex Powered Console can also slide back nearly eight inches, opening a secure spot where users can store valuables. Customers can opt for a new available feature called Third-Row Flexible Seating, too, in which the middle of the rear bench folds down independently, opening up a large center aisle that extends from the Split Gate clear to the front center console to make room for long objects. In the second row, a newly available Digital Device Holder mounted to the back of the first-row headrest holds devices such as tablets and phones, too.
Order banks for the 2025 Ford Expedition are slated to open up on October 24th, 2024, with the first deliveries expected to begin in the spring of 2025. Pricing and additional information will be revealed once we get a bit closer to launch, however.
Comments
Surprisingly handsome.
So the offroading trim, Tremor, doesn’t come in the MAX edition of the Expedition?
Why doesn’t Ford have that trim line (just like the Timberline) in the MAX?
Not bad, not bad at all. I’d much prefer this over the Navigator, if I was in the market for anything close to its massive size. I’m not.
I really like the split gate and wish our Expedition had it. My compliments to the engineers who designed it with the split being low on the back. It is a high vehicle. If the split was higher, like under the rear window, it would make getting to the area in the back with the tailgate down very deep and difficult to reach. But, with the low split, it looks like it will work very well. I’m not about to trade in our MAX FX4 any time soon but, if we ever do, this is a fine looking vehicle. But maybe daddy needs a new Expedition Tremor. Hmmm. Maybe.
If the latest Expedition loses automatic deploy runningboards, loses the ability to modify the dash for customer installed stereo stuff, loses the ability to go mechanical coil springs; I’ll re.buy a 2004 expedition.
Some nice improvements, but….I’m NOT liking the dashboard or steering wheel at all. I might rent it yes, but I will pass on buying one.