2026 Ford Expedition: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
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Updated 2026-06-05·/
Quick Answer
The Ford Expedition is a full-size, body-on-frame three-row SUV fully redesigned for the 2025 model year. It uses a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 in standard tune on most trims and a High-Output version on top performance and luxury trims, paired with a 10-speed automatic and RWD or 4WD. Two body styles — standard wheelbase and the long-wheelbase Expedition MAX — seat 7 or 8 depending on second-row configuration. Properly equipped, the Expedition tows up to about 9,600 lb. BlueCruise hands-free highway driving is available.
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King RanchStar White Metallic Tri-Coat
King RanchDARK MATTER GRAY METALLIC
Highlights of the 2026 Ford Expedition
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Fully redesigned for the 2025 model year — new interior, new tech, new exterior styling
3.5L EcoBoost V6 standard; a High-Output version is available on top trims for additional power
10-speed automatic across the lineup; RWD standard on lower trims, 4WD optional or standard depending on trim
Two body styles — standard wheelbase and the long-wheelbase Expedition MAX for maximum cargo and third-row room
Up to ~9,600 lb tow rating when properly equipped — class-competitive for full-size SUV duty
13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen with available 24-inch panoramic display and 12-inch digital instrument cluster
BlueCruise hands-free highway driving available on most trims; Co-Pilot360 driver-assist standard
Trim-Level Breakdown and Availability at Bob Swope Ford
Compare available trim levels to find the right Ford Expedition for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.
Compare trimsTrim1 trim · 2 in stock
King Ranch2 in stock
Pricing
Starting price
$87,784
Top price
$88,444
Powertrain
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel options
Gasoline
Engine
V6, 3.5L
Standard equipment — safety & driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control
Pedestrian & cyclist detection
Surround-view 360° camera
Standard equipment — technology & infotainment
Built-in navigation
In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
Push-button start with proximity key
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Standard equipment — comfort & convenience
Hands-free smart power liftgate
Heated 2nd-row seats
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Remote engine start
Ventilated front seats
Standard equipment — interior & exterior
Leather seating
Panoramic sunroof
Inside the Ford Expedition
Body-on-frame, redesigned for 2025
The 2025 Expedition is a ground-up redesign — new exterior styling, new dashboard, new tech stack, and updated chassis tuning. It remains body-on-frame (sharing architecture with the F-150), which is the reason it tows what it tows and why the cabin sits as upright as it does. Both the standard wheelbase Expedition and the long-wheelbase Expedition MAX are part of the lineup; MAX adds meaningful third-row legroom and cargo space behind the third row at the cost of a longer turning radius. RWD is standard on lower trims; 4WD is optional or standard depending on trim, and is recommended for central-Kentucky winter weather and any serious tow duty.
Two engines, one transmission
The standard 3.5L EcoBoost V6 powers most of the lineup, paired with a 10-speed automatic. A High-Output version of the 3.5L EcoBoost adds power on top trims (verify exact horsepower figures on a specific build sheet, since 2025 redesign output figures should be confirmed against ford.com). Either engine is more than sufficient for daily duty; the High-Output makes the most sense if you regularly tow near the maximum or want quicker passing power with all three rows occupied. Tow rating reaches roughly 9,600 lb properly equipped — enough for boats, small to mid-size travel trailers, and utility loads.
Trim strategy and the 2025 cabin overhaul
Active is the value entry. ST-Line and ST-Line variants add sport-styled trim, leather, and additional tech. Platinum sits at the luxury end with premium leather, the 24-inch panoramic display, B&O Unleashed audio, and ventilated/massaging front seats on top configurations. King Ranch brings the signature Mesa-themed leather and unique exterior accents. Tremor is the off-road-capable trim — High-Output V6, 33-inch all-terrain tires, off-road-tuned suspension, electronic locking rear differential, raised ride height, and exposed front tow hooks. BlueCruise hands-free highway driving is available across most of the lineup; Co-Pilot360 driver-assist features are standard.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Fully redesigned for 2025 with a modern interior, big screens, and contemporary driver-assist tech
Body-on-frame architecture delivers genuine tow capacity (up to ~9,600 lb) and rugged duty cycle
Two body styles — standard or MAX — let you choose between maneuverability and maximum room
Tremor trim brings real off-road hardware (locking rear diff, all-terrain tires) to the full-size SUV class
13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen and available 24-inch panoramic display feel modern and premium
BlueCruise hands-free highway driving available across most of the lineup
8-passenger standard seating with a captain's-chair 7-passenger option for second-row comfort
Cons
Body-on-frame ride is firmer and less car-like than crossover-based 3-row competitors
Fuel economy is on the low end of the 3-row class — full-size SUV physics
Long-wheelbase Expedition MAX is harder to maneuver in tight parking lots
Top-trim pricing crosses into Lincoln Navigator territory
Some 2025-redesign outputs and feature details vary by trim — confirm specifics on a specific build sheet
Who is the 2026 Ford Expedition best for?
Value 3-row family (Active)
The 2026 Expedition Active is the affordable full-size 3-row entry — 3.5L EcoBoost V6 paired with the 10-speed automatic and your choice of RWD or 4WD. Three rows seat 8 with the second-row bench, or 7 with optional second-row captain's chairs. You get the redesigned interior, the 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen, and standard Co-Pilot360 driver-assist. For Elizabethtown / Hardin County families that need a body-on-frame, full-size 3-row — for genuine tow capacity, third-row room adults can use, and full-size SUV presence — without paying flagship money, this is the right starting point.
Loaded daily (ST-Line / Platinum)
ST-Line and Platinum are the loaded daily-driver Expeditions — leather seating, 21- or 22-inch wheels, the 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen with available 24-inch panoramic display, BlueCruise hands-free highway driving on supported routes (most of I-65 and I-64 around central Kentucky qualify), and ventilated front seats. ST-Line layers on sport-styled exterior accents; Platinum focuses on luxury features and the higher-output engine where available. For families running the I-65 to Louisville commute or weekend road trips to Lexington, Cincinnati, or Nashville with all three rows occupied, this is the lineup's sweet spot.
Off-road / flagship luxury (Tremor / King Ranch)
Tremor is the rare full-size SUV that's actually built to leave pavement — High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 33-inch all-terrain tires, off-road-tuned suspension, electronic locking rear differential, raised ride height, exposed front tow hooks, and skid plates. For central-Kentucky buyers who tow boats to Nolin Lake, Rough River, or Lake Cumberland and also want occasional off-road competence, Tremor is unique in the segment. King Ranch is the flagship luxury answer — Mesa-themed leather, premium B&O Unleashed audio, captain's chairs with massage on top configurations — the rolling-living-room top trim with full tow capability.
Why this matters around Elizabethtown
Bob Swope Ford in Elizabethtown, Kentucky stocks the 2026 Ford Expedition across Active, ST-Line, Platinum, Tremor, and King Ranch trims when available — both the standard wheelbase Expedition and the long-wheelbase Expedition MAX, RWD and 4WD. Body-on-frame architecture and up to ~9,600 lb of tow capacity make the Expedition the right tool for central-Kentucky family duty: weekday school runs and weekend tows of boats and small to mid-size campers to Nolin Lake, Rough River, and Lake Cumberland, plus highway-eating road trips up the I-65 / I-64 corridor. Bob Swope Ford serves drivers across Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Louisville, and Bardstown.
New 2026 Ford Expedition Inventory at Bob Swope FordLive
Current in-stock units at Bob Swope Ford in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.
Equipment Group 400A: 3.73 Axle Ratio10-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShiftDigital Device Holder3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Ford Expedition
The 2025 model year is a full redesign — new exterior styling, an entirely new interior with a 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen and an available 24-inch panoramic display, updated chassis tuning, refreshed trim lineup, and broader BlueCruise availability.
Expedition MAX uses a longer wheelbase, which adds significant third-row legroom and cargo space behind the third row. The standard-wheelbase Expedition is shorter, easier to maneuver, and easier to park. Both share the same powertrains, trims, and tech.
A 3.5L EcoBoost V6 in standard tune on most trims, and a High-Output version of the 3.5L EcoBoost on top performance/luxury trims (Tremor and the upper Platinum/King Ranch tier). Both pair with a 10-speed automatic. Confirm the exact horsepower for a specific build on the window sticker or on ford.com.
Up to approximately 9,600 lb when properly equipped with the trailer tow package and the right axle ratio. Always confirm the exact rating on the door-jamb sticker of the specific vehicle.
It uses a 4WD system rather than AWD. RWD is standard on lower trims; 4WD is optional or standard depending on trim. Tremor and most top-trim configurations are 4WD-standard.
Up to 8 with a second-row bench, or up to 7 with a second-row captain's-chair option. Three rows on every Expedition; the MAX adds significant third-row legroom.
Ford's hands-free highway driving system. It uses cameras, radar, and a driver-monitoring camera to allow eyes-on, hands-off driving on more than 130,000 miles of pre-mapped North American divided highways. It's available on most 2025+ Expedition trims.
A 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen is standard, with an available 24-inch panoramic display on higher trims and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.
Yes. Tremor adds the High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 33-inch all-terrain tires, off-road-tuned suspension, electronic locking rear differential, raised ride height, exposed front tow hooks, and skid plates — making it one of the few genuinely off-road-capable full-size SUVs on the market.
Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beams, and a rearview camera. Higher trims add adaptive cruise with stop-and-go and BlueCruise hands-free driving.
See the live inventory section on this page for the current count, trim mix, and standard-versus-MAX breakdown. Stock changes daily as units arrive and sell.
Pricing varies by trim, body style (standard or MAX), and powertrain — Active is the value entry, ST-Line and Platinum sit in the middle, and Tremor and King Ranch sit at the top of the lineup. See the live inventory section on this page for current pricing on every unit on the lot.
Bob Swope Ford is in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, off I-65 in Hardin County. We serve Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Louisville, Bardstown, and the surrounding central-Kentucky region.
Yes. Use the contact form on this page or call the dealership and we'll set you up — Active, Tremor, or King Ranch, standard wheelbase or MAX. We can usually accommodate same-day or next-day appointments.
Yes. Our service department has factory-trained Ford technicians who handle the full Expedition lineup — both the standard and High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost V6, the 10-speed automatic, the 4WD system, and Tremor's off-road hardware (locking rear differential, all-terrain tires). For tow-package owners we also handle heavy-duty cooling system service on Ford's published intervals. Standard powertrain coverage is 5 years / 60,000 miles, bumper-to-bumper coverage is 3 years / 36,000 miles, and we use Motorcraft parts.
