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2027 Ford Expedition

Full-size SUV · 2010–2027 · Expedition, Expedition EL

2025–2026 Ford Expedition
2025–2026 pictured. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.

Verdicts from our video research; the chart and numbers from NHTSA. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-09-28.

Trims and features

201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
ExpeditionExpedition EL

What changed for 2027

2027 Expedition trims

ActiveKing RanchPlatinumTremorXL
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $63,600from $86,670from $73,550$82,400$58,300
Powertrain
Engine3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine + option3.5L EcoBoost V6 High Output Engine3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine
Transmission10-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShift Capability10-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShift Capability10-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShift Capability10-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShift Capability10-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShift Capability
Gears1010101010
Drivetrain4x2 / 4x44x2 / 4x44x2 / 4x44wd4wd
Size and capability
Seats7 + option77 + option7 + option5
Length209.9 in209.9 in209.9 in209.9 in209.9 in
Tech
Touchscreen13.2 in13.2 in13.2 in13.2 in13.2 in
Apple CarPlayWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless—
Android AutoWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless—
Audio—Bang & OlufsenBang & OlufsenBang & Olufsen—
Speakers62210 + option10 + option6
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
Lane keepingLane Centering + optionHands-Free Lane CenteringLane Centering + optionLane Centering + option—
Blind-spot monitoringBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot Intervention
Automatic emergency brakingAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian Detection
Rear cross-trafficRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking
360-degree cameraSurround View CameraSurround View CameraSurround View CameraSurround View CameraSurround View Camera
Parking sensorsFront, RearFront, RearFront, RearFront, RearFront, Rear
Comfort
SeatsCloth + optionLeatherLeatherLeather—
Heated seats—Front, Second RowFront, Second RowFront, Second Row—
Ventilated seats—FrontFrontFront—
Driver seat memory—Driver SeatDriver SeatDriver Seat—
Climate zones33333
Remote startApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start
Second rowSplit Bench + optionCaptain's ChairsCaptain's Chairs + optionCaptain's Chairs + optionSplit Bench
Exterior
SunroofOptionalPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic Moonroof + optionPanoramic Moonroof—
Power liftgate—Power LiftgatePower LiftgatePower Liftgate—
Wheels18 in + option22 in20 in + option18 in—
HeadlightsLED ReflectorLED Reflector—LED ReflectorLED Reflector
Packages and options (75)
ActiveKing RanchPlatinumTremorXL
Active Life Package $435OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
30th Anniversary Appearance Package $7,975——Optional——
Black Painted Roof $7,550—OptionalOptional——
BlueCruise Equipped, 7-Year Plan $2,495OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
BlueCruise Equipped (1 Year + 90-Day Plan) $495OptionalStandardOptionalOptional—
Driver's Package —StandardOptionalOptional—
Equipment Group 102A ————Standard
Equipment Group 200A Standard————
Equipment Group 202A $2,530Optional————
Equipment Group 400A —Standard———
Equipment Group 501A ———Standard—
Equipment Group 600A ——Standard——
Family Travel Package $2,515Optional————
Ford Connectivity Package $745OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow $995OptionalOptionalOptionalStandard—
Platinum Ultimate Package $17,285——Optional——
Security Package, 7-Year Plan $595OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Stealth Appearance Package ——Optional——
Stealth Performance Package $10,165——Optional——
4X4 Four-Wheel Drive $3,000OptionalOptionalOptional——
50-State Emissions OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Roof-Rail Crossbars, Black $270OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Engine Block Heater $190OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Ford Off-Road Assistance Kit $210——OptionalOptional—
Front License Plate Bracket OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Off-Road Underbody Shield $625OptionalOptionalOptionalStandardOptional
Wheel Lock Kit - Exposed Lug Nuts $90OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
All-Weather Molded Cargo Mat $170OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
All-Weather Third-Row Floor Liner $115OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Battery Jump Starter $190OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Cargo Area Protector - Includes Third Row Seat Back $490OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Cargo Area Protector, Second and Third Rows $610OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Large Cargo Organizer $125OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Console Vault $360OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
First-Aid Kit $70OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Tray-Style Floor Liners, Rows 1 and 2 $200OptionalOptionalOptional——
Floor Liners, Rows 1 and 2, Without Carpet Mats $160OptionalOptionalOptional——
Reversible Load Floor Mat $210OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
40/20/40 Power-Folding Bench Seat with Tip-and-Slide $595Optional—OptionalOptional—
Premium Floor Mats, First and Second Rows $265Optional————
Rear Seat Entertainment $2,145—OptionalOptionalOptional—
Roadside Assistance Kit $80OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
SecuriCode Keyless Entry Illuminated Keypad $50Optional—Optional——
Windshield Sunscreen $130OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
B and O Unleashed Sound System with 22 Speakers Including Subwoofer ——OptionalOptional—
SiriusXM with 360L, 3-Year Vehicle and App Plan $300OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 Optional—Optional——
18-Inch Police Black Steel Wheel $-250————Optional
18-Inch Dark Alloy-Painted Aluminum Wheels Standard————
18-Inch Dark Carbonized Gray Painted Aluminum Wheels with Electric Spice Pocket ———Standard—
20-Inch Carbonized Gray Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels $1,100Optional————
20-Inch Ebony Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels ——Standard——
22-Inch Ebony Bright Machined Face Aluminum Wheels $980——Optional——
22-Inch Ebony Painted Aluminum Wheels $1,835——Optional——
22-Inch Magnetite Painted Aluminum Wheels $870——Optional——
22-Inch Sinister Bronze Diamond-Cut Machined-Face Aluminum Wheels —Standard———
24-Inch Ebony Painted Aluminum Wheels ——Optional——
24-Inch Tarnished Dark Metallic Bright Machined Face Aluminum Wheels ——Optional——
Agate Black Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Blue Ember Metallic $495——Optional——
Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat $495OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Dark Matter Gray Metallic $495OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-Coat $995OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Marsh Gray $495——OptionalOptional—
Nocturnal Blue Metallic $495Optional—OptionalOptional—
Oxford White Optional———Optional
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat $995OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Space Gray ActiveX Trimmed Optional————
Ultra Dark Space Gray ActiveX Trimmed Optional————
Black Onyx Leather-Trimmed ——Optional——
Black Onyx / Electric Spice Leather-Trimmed ———Optional—
Ultra Dark Space Gray Cloth Optional————
Mesa Del Rio Leather —Optional———
Mojave Dusk Leather-Trimmed with Accent Stitching ——Optional——
Salt Crystal Gray Leather-Trimmed ——Optional——

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem configurator, Oem configurator, Oem brochure, Oem order guide. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2026 3.5L 6-cyl turbo4WD, RWD18–19 mpg 5 of 5 1 9 Unknown or other (4) —
2025 3.5L 6-cyl turbo4WD, RWD18–19 mpg 5 of 5 5 34 Forward collision avoidance (8) Yes
2024 3.5L 6-cyl turbo4WD, RWD17–19 mpg 5 of 5 7 76 Unknown or other (15) Yes
2023 3.5L 6-cyl turbo4WD, RWD17–19 mpg 5 of 5 8 64 Electrical system (17) Yes
2022 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp4WD, RWD17–19 mpg 5 of 5 12 113 Electrical system (19) Yes
2021 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp4WD, RWD18–19 mpg 5 of 5 12 232 Power train (111) Yes
2020 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp4WD, RWD18–19 mpg 5 of 5 18 414 Power train (262) Yes
2019 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp4WD, RWD18–20 mpg 5 of 5 11 501 Power train (220) Yes
2018 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp4WD, RWD18–20 mpg 5 of 5 14 375 Power train (146) Yes
2017 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 365 hp4WD, RWD16–18 mpg 5 of 5 6 629 Electrical system (92) Yes
2016 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 365 hp4WD, RWD16–18 mpg 5 of 5 5 398 Engine (37) No
2015 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 370 hp4WD, RWD16–18 mpg 5 of 5 4 307 Electrical system (45) No
2014 5.4L 8-cyl, 310 hp4WD, RWD15–16 mpg 4 of 5 0 72 Power train (34) No
2013 5.4L 8-cyl, 310 hp4WD, RWD15–16 mpg 4 of 5 0 92 Power train (43) No
2012 5.4L 8-cyl, 310 hp4WD, RWD15–16 mpg 4 of 5 3 118 Power train (64) No
2011 5.4L 8-cyl, 310 hp4WD, RWD13–16 mpg Not rated 0 71 Power train (21) No
2010 5.4L 8-cyl, 310 hp4WD, RWD14–16 mpg Not rated 0 58 Power train (10) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingThird row (7+ seats)AWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or morePower liftgateAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof

Generations and measurements

Expedition · 2018–2024

Fourth generation (U553)

Aluminum body, 3.5L EcoBoost V6; 2022 refresh with a 12-inch SYNC 4 screen

Expedition MAX · 2018–2024

Fourth generation (U553)

Aluminum body, 3.5L EcoBoost V6; 2022 refresh with a 12-inch SYNC 4 screen

Expedition · 2025–2026

Fifth generation

Redesigned body and interior

Expedition MAX · 2025–2026

Fifth generation

Redesigned body and interior

Apple lists CarPlay for: Expedition 2017–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 FORD EXPEDITION SUV N/A 4WD5 NoNo 210
2026 FORD EXPEDITION SUV N/A RWD5 NoNo 210
2026 FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV N/A 4WD5 NoNo 13
2026 FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV N/A RWD5 NoNo 13
2025 FORD EXPEDITION SUV 4WD5 StandardStandard 636
2025 FORD EXPEDITION SUV RWD5 StandardStandard 636
2025 FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV 4WD5 StandardStandard 211
2025 FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV RWD5 StandardStandard 211
2024 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 776
2024 Ford Expedition SUV RWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 776
2024 Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 15
2024 Ford Expedition EL SUV RWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 15
2023 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 865
2023 Ford Expedition SUV RWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 865
2023 Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 22
2023 Ford Expedition EL SUV RWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 22
2022 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD5 StandardStandard 12113
2022 Ford Expedition SUV 2WD5 StandardStandard 12113
2022 Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD5 StandardStandard 38
2022 Ford Expedition EL SUV 2WD5 StandardStandard 38
2021 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD5 OptionalOptional 12235
2021 Ford Expedition SUV 2WD5 OptionalOptional 12235
2021 Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD5 OptionalStandard 12235
2021 Ford Expedition EL SUV 2WD5 OptionalStandard 12235
2020 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD5 StandardOptional 16419
2020 Ford Expedition SUV 2WD5 StandardOptional 16419
2020 Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD5 StandardOptional 140
2020 Ford Expedition EL SUV 2WD5 StandardOptional 140
2019 Ford Expedition SUV 4x25 OptionalOptional 11504
2019 Ford Expedition SUV 4x45 OptionalOptional 11504
2019 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x45 OptionalOptional 11504
2019 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x25 OptionalOptional 11504
2018 Ford Expedition SUV 4x45 OptionalOptional 12375
2018 Ford Expedition SUV 4x25 OptionalOptional 12375
2018 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x45 OptionalOptional 6307
2018 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x25 OptionalOptional 6307
2017 Ford Expedition SUV 4x45 NoNo 4357
2017 Ford Expedition SUV 4x25 NoNo 4357
2017 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x45 NoNo 2272
2017 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x25 NoNo 2272
2016 Ford Expedition SUV 4x45 NoNo 3217
2016 Ford Expedition SUV 4x25 NoNo 3217
2016 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x45 NoNo 2181
2016 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x25 NoNo 2181
2015 Ford Expedition SUV 4x25 NoNo 3164
2015 Ford Expedition SUV 4x45 NoNo 3164
2015 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x45 NoNo 1143
2015 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x25 NoNo 1143
2014 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x44 NoNo 072
2014 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x24 NoNo 072
2014 Ford Expedition SUV 4x24 NoNo 072
2014 Ford Expedition SUV 4x44 NoNo 072
2013 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x44 NoNo 092
2013 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x24 NoNo 092
2013 Ford Expedition SUV 4x24 NoNo 092
2013 Ford Expedition SUV 4x44 NoNo 092
2012 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x44 NoNo 3118
2012 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x24 NoNo 3118
2012 Ford Expedition SUV 4x44 NoNo 3118
2012 Ford Expedition SUV 4x24 NoNo 3118
2011 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4Not Rated NoNo 071
2011 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2Not Rated NoNo 071
2010 Ford Expedition Extended 4-DR. w/SABNot Rated NoNo 058
2010 Ford Expedition 4-DR. w/SABNot Rated NoNo 058

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Expedition 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2026Expedition 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 18
2025Expedition 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2025Expedition 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 18
2024Expedition 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2024Expedition 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 18
2024Expedition Timberline AWDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 17
2023Expedition 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI
19
2023Expedition 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI
18
2023Expedition Timberline AWDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI
17
2022Expedition 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI
19
2022Expedition 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI
18
2022Expedition Timberline AWDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
17
2021Expedition 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2021Expedition 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2021Expedition MAX 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2021Expedition MAX 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 18
2020Expedition 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2020Expedition 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2020Expedition MAX 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2020Expedition MAX 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 18
2019Expedition 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 20
2019Expedition 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2019Expedition MAX 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2019Expedition MAX 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 18
2018Expedition 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 20
2018Expedition 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2018Expedition MAX 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 19
2018Expedition MAX 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 18
2017Expedition 2WDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 18
2017Expedition 4WDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 17
2017Expedition EL 2WDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 17
2017Expedition EL 4WDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 16
2016Expedition 2WDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 18
2016Expedition 4WDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 17
2016Expedition EL 2WDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 17
2016Expedition EL 4WDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 16
2015Expedition 2WDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 18
2015Expedition 4WDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 17
2015Expedition EL 2WDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 17
2015Expedition EL 4WDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 16
2014Expedition 2WD FFVAuto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L 16
2014Expedition 4WD FFVAuto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L 15
2013Expedition 2WD FFVAuto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L 16
2013Expedition 4WD FFVAuto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L 15
2012Expedition 2WD FFVAuto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L 16
2012Expedition 4WD FFVAuto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L 15
2011Expedition 2WD FFVAuto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L 16
2011Expedition 4WD FFVAuto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L 15
2011Expedition Limo. 2WD FFVAuto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L 13
2010Expedition 2WD FFVAuto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L 16
2010Expedition 4WD FFVAuto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L 14

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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