With its new convenience features, trim lineup, and updated technology, the 2025 Ford Expedition is every outdoor explorer’s trusty sidekick. How does this redesigned full-size SUV compare to last year’s model? Our buying guide has the details.
Key Takeaways
- The redesigned 2025 Expedition introduces a new list of trim models: the Active, Platinum, Tremor, and King Ranch.
- Although these SUVs feature the same engine, the 2025 Expedition comes standard with more power!
- With the all-new Ford Digital Experience, the redesigned Expedition is more tech-savvy than ever before.
- The 2025 Ford Expedition (starting at $62,000) only costs a little more than last year (from $59,685).
New Trim Expedition Models
There’s a new list of Expedition trim models for 2025: Active, Platinum, Tremor, and King Ranch. The new entry-level Active is very handsomely equipped, featuring an incredible array of infotainment gear, driver safety aids, and modern creature comforts (think power liftgate and keyless entry). Moving up to the Platinum means more in standard luxury, with ventilated front seats with massage settings and multi-colored ambient lighting.
The King Ranch is even more luxurious, with features like adaptive suspension and a 22-speaker premium sound system. This SUV also has unique, Western-themed styling, including 22-inch bronze-colored wheels and exclusive, saddle-brown leather seating. The all-new Tremor is built for adventure, adding to the Platinum lineup with rugged features, like a locking rear differential and off-road-tuned suspension.
With the 2024 Ford Expedition, there are six options: XL, XLT, Timberline, Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum. The XL comes with an excellent list of features, from dual-zone automatic climate control to wireless smartphone integration. But it’s also intended for fleet buyers, and it only has two rows of seating. Families will be better off with the mid-level XLT, which adds to the base lineup with a power-folding third-row bench seat and tri-zone automatic climate control.
The Limited delivers luxury at a fair price, adding leather upholstery and a panoramic sunroof. In the Timberline, you’ll be ready for the trail, with all-terrain tires, an electronic limited-slip differential, and more. Last year’s Expedition King Ranch is also a luxury option with Western-themed styling. But the Platinum is this model’s most affluent option, featuring adaptive suspension, premium leather seating, and genuine wood and leather cabin trim!
Comparing the 2024 and 2025 Expedition Powertrains
Both SUVs send your family on their adventures with a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine. But — and this is a pretty big but — the standard version of the engine is more powerful for the 2025 model year. It boosts output from 380 to 400 horsepower!
If you’re up for off-road adventure, both the 2025 Expedition Tremor and 2024 Expedition Timberline are ready for action, featuring an exclusive, high-output version of the same engine that makes 440 horses. Compared to last year’s base engine, the upscale 2024 Expedition Platinum also delivers extra power. However, although it makes 400 horses, it's not as rugged as the 2025 Expedition’s base engine (with only 480 pound-feet of torque to the new model’s 510 pound-feet).
Unlike last year’s off-road-ready trim model, the Timberline, the all-new Tremor comes standard with four-wheel drive. Of course, this sporty performance gear is optional for any of the other Expedition trim models!
2025 Ford Expedition Powertrain Options
- Twin-turbo 3.5L V6 (400 horsepower, 510 pound-feet of torque)
- Tremor-exclusive high-output twin-turbo 3.5L V6 (440 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
2024 Ford Expedition Powertrain Options
- Twin-turbo 3.5L V6 (380 horsepower, 470 pound-feet of torque)
- Timberline-exclusive high-output twin-turbo 3.5L V6 (440 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Platinum-exclusive high-output twin-turbo 3.5L V6 (400 hp, 480 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
2024 vs. 2025 Expedition Tech Upgrades
The redesigned Expedition introduces an all-new infotainment system! As one of the first models to sport the Ford Digital Experience, this SUV comes standard with a 24-inch panoramic instrument panel display and 13.2-inch central touchscreen. In addition to the system’s Google-based software (including built-in Google Maps and Google Assistant), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also included!
And with more safety features than before, every 2025 Expedition feels like it’s wearing a digital suit of armor. The standard Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 package delivers advanced technology, such as adaptive cruise control, intersection collision mitigation, and evasive steering assist.
Although the 2024 Expedition isn’t quite as cutting-edge, its SYNC 4 infotainment system is a popular, modern choice. Featuring a standard 12-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, this technology is easy to use and quick to respond to your input. This SUV also came standard with its own host of safety aids, including blind-spot warning and lane-keeping assist.
Starting Price by Model Year
At first glance, it may seem as the price of a new 2025 Ford Expedition (from $62,000) has gone way up since last year’s MSRP ($55,630). But the price gap really reflects the fact that Ford has discontinued the 2024 Expedition’s base model, the XL, a two-row SUV intended for fleet buyers. A better comparison would be last year’s Expedition XLT, which starts at $59,695. The cost of a new Expedition has gone up, but not by much!
The Best Expedition for Your Family
Now that you know more about the2025 Ford Expedition's new features compared to 2024, you’ll have a better idea of which SUV is right for you. The next step? Take the Expedition for a test-drive! Visit us at Jones Ford in North Charleston, SC, to experience everything this redesigned SUV has to offer!