Ford Motor is elevating the refinement and technology of its large Expedition SUV as part of a redesign aimed at staying competitive in the evolving market.
The revamped three-row SUV showcases a more streamlined interior and exterior, along with enhanced comfort and convenience features, including a 24-inch driver display and the new BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system.
Trevor Scott, general manager of Ford Utilities, highlighted the extensive customer engagement, stating, “We spent over 1,100 hours speaking with customers about their everyday lives. With these insights, we've reimagined and redesigned the Expedition to help families make the most of their time together and simplify the driving experience—before, during, and after every trip.”
The 2025 Expedition is set to debut in dealerships this spring, starting at around $63,000, which includes destination charges. This price marks an increase of more than $5,000 compared to the 2024 model, yet it remains below the average transaction price of $70,000 for comparable vehicles.
The last redesign of the Ford Expedition occurred seven years ago, at a time when its primary competition came from General Motors' full-size SUVs, like the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, and GMC Yukon.
While GM's models continue to dominate this segment, new contenders have emerged, including the Jeep Wagoneer from Stellantis and large three-row crossovers from Kia and Hyundai.
According to auto data firm Edmunds.com, three-row crossovers like the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade—though smaller and more affordable than the current Expedition—are among the most frequently cross-shopped vehicles with full-size SUVs.
Edmunds also notes that the mainstream full-size SUV segment, which includes the Expedition, has grown to represent 2.7% of the U.S. market this year, an increase from 2% in 2017. As of September, segment sales reached approximately 312,500 units.
For the 2025 Expedition, Ford has streamlined the model lineup to include Active, Platinum (with an "Ultimate" variant), King Ranch, and the newly introduced Tremor, which is designed for off-road enthusiasts and already features on other Ford vehicles.
The Expedition will still be offered in both standard and extended "Max" versions. It will be powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, with an option for a high-output variant delivering 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque.
