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Ford Expedition
A Girls Guide to Cars says the 2026 Ford Expedition Tremor comes from the factory with a tuned 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 producing 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, which boosted the towing rating from 9,000 pounds to 9,600 pounds, riding on 33-inch all-terrain tires with trail tech and an ultra-plush cabin. Car and Driver says the Ford Expedition received a mid-cycle refresh the year before, bringing new styling, a split liftgate, an upgraded interior tech suite, and a replacement for the Timberline trim in the form of the Tremor. MotoPickers says the 2026 Expedition's interior is centered on the Ford Digital Experience, a 24-inch panoramic display spanning the instrument cluster and center stack in one continuous panel, powered by Ford's 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 in two states of tune depending on trim.
The Tremor's power and towing boost
A Girls Guide to Cars (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Ford Expedition Tremor comes from the factory with a tuned 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 that produces 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, which boosted the towing rating from 9,000 pounds to 9,600 pounds, riding on 33-inch all-terrain tires with trail tech and an ultra-plush cabin.
A mid-cycle refresh that added the Tremor
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Ford Expedition received a mid-cycle refresh the year before, bringing new styling, a split liftgate, an upgraded interior tech suite, and a replacement for the Timberline trim in the form of the Tremor.
A 24-inch panoramic display
MotoPickers (opens in a new tab) says the centerpiece of the 2026 Expedition's interior is the Ford Digital Experience, a 24-inch panoramic display that spans the instrument cluster and center stack in one continuous panel, with the Expedition powered by Ford's 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 EcoBoost in two states of tune depending on trim.
Questions buyers ask
How much can the Ford Expedition Tremor tow?
A Girls Guide to Cars (opens in a new tab) says up to 9,600 lbs, up from 9,000 lbs.
What replaced the Ford Expedition Timberline trim?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Tremor.
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The 2027 Ford Expedition is built around 3.5L EcoBoost V6 or high-output EcoBoost V6, rated at 400 / 440 horsepower across its full-size SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 4 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe most the 2027 Ford Expedition is published to tow is up to 9,600 lb.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 Expedition.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2027 Ford Expedition
The Expedition uses a 400-horsepower turbo V6 standard, with a 440-horsepower high-output version standard on Tremor and optional on Platinum. 4WD is optional only on the base Active trim.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
7 indexed Ford Expedition model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Ford Expedition | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Ford Expedition | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Ford Expedition | 2025 record → | |
| 2024 Ford Expedition | 2024 record → | |
| 2020 Ford Expedition | 2020 record → | |
| 2018 Ford Expedition | 2018 record → | |
| 2017 Ford Expedition | 2017 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Ford Expedition.
The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV produced by Ford Motor Company since the 1997 model year. The successor to the Ford Bronco, the Expedition shifted its form factor from an off-road oriented vehicle to a truck-based station wagon. Initially competing against the Chevrolet Tahoe, the Expedition also competes against the Toyota Sequoia, Nissan Armada, and the Jeep Wagoneer.
- Recalls and problems
- The 2020 Expeditions were recalled in April 2020 over a front passenger safety belt sensor defect, which may malfunction and can lead to a misclassification of the size and weight of the occupant for the restraint system. In some circumstances, this malfunction may not be detected, and the airbag light may not illuminate, leading to injuries if it failed to deploy.
- Reception
- Motor Trend gave the 2018 Expedition a good review in its February 14, 2018 article, in which they cite the vehicle's "blend of performance (both on- and off-road), comfort, utility, and tech easily make it the new benchmark for the full-size SUV class." However the review notes that there were a few drawbacks in terms of hp acceleration (coming in second to the 2018 Nissan Armada but ahead of the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe), off-road performance, and its MPG estimate.
- Awards
- The fourth-generation Ford Expedition was nominated at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in the Truck of the Year category, only to lose out to its co-branded cousin Lincoln Navigator. Consumer Reports added the short-wheelbase Expedition to its recommended list for 2020, citing improved reliability and owner satisfaction scores.
Source: Ford Expedition (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Ford Expedition at a glance
- Production
- 1996–present
- Model years
- 1997–present
- Class
- Full-size SUV
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
- Chassis
- Body-on-frame
- Predecessor
- Ford Bronco, Ford Excursion (Expedition EL/Max)
- Related models
- Lincoln Navigator
Ford Expedition generations
The Ford Expedition has been redesigned in 2003, 2007, 2018, 2025, gaps of 6, 4, 11, 7 years, an average of 7.0 years between generations. The current generation (fifth generation) began in 2025.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | n/a | 1997–2003 | Known internally at Ford as the UN93, the first generation Expedition was developed under the UN93 program from 1993 to 1996, headed by chief engineer Dale Claudepierre at a cost of US$1.3 billion. |
| Second generation | n/a | 2003–2007 | The redesigned second-generation Expedition was developed under the U222 program code name from 1996 to 2002, under Ford chief vehicle engineer Steve von Foerster and chief program engineer John Krafcik from 1998 to 2002. |
| Third generation | n/a | 2007–2018 | In 2006, Ford introduced the third generation of the Expedition developed under the U324 program code name which was an updated version of the second generation Expedition, now using a new ladder frame architecture called T1, an evolution of 11th generation P221 F-150 architecture. |
| Fourth generation | n/a | 2018–2025 | The fourth-generation Expedition, known internally at Ford Motor Company as the "U553", was unveiled on February 7, 2017, at the Dallas Cowboys training facility, Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, ahead of its Chicago Auto Show debut. |
| Fifth generation | n/a | 2025–present | The fifth-generation Ford Expedition was revealed on October 3, 2024. |
NHTSA rated the 2025 Ford Expedition overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 3 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (5 campaigns across the latest model years)
- February 2026, Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may… Consequence: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of…
- December 2025, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a… Consequence: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features…
- July 2025, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module:Software. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a… Consequence: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features…
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Ford Expedition, most often about forward collision avoidance (8), electrical system (6), steering (6).
Year by year
The Ford Expedition across 13 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Ford Expedition | 18 | $3,600 | 2 | |||
| 2026 Ford Expedition | 18–19 | $3,300–$3,450 | 2 | 1 | 5 stars | |
| 2025 Ford Expedition | 18–19 | $3,300–$3,450 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Ford Expedition | 17–19 | $3,300–$3,650 | 3 | 7 | 71 | 5 stars |
| 2023 Ford Expedition | 17–19 | $3,300–$3,650 | 6 | 8 | 64 | 5 stars |
| 2022 Ford Expedition | 17–19 | $3,300–$3,650 | 6 | 12 | 111 | 5 stars |
| 2021 Ford Expedition | 18–19 | $3,300–$3,450 | 4 | 12 | 230 | 5 stars |
| 2020 Ford Expedition | 18–19 | $3,300–$3,450 | 4 | 18 | 400 | 5 stars |
| 2019 Ford Expedition | 18–20 | $3,100–$3,450 | 4 | 11 | 484 | 5 stars |
| 2018 Ford Expedition | 18–20 | $3,100–$3,450 | 4 | 14 | 372 | 5 stars |
| 2017 Ford Expedition | 16–18 | $3,450–$3,900 | 4 | 4 | 356 | 5 stars |
| 2016 Ford Expedition | 16–18 | $3,450–$3,900 | 4 | 3 | 215 | 5 stars |
| 2015 Ford Expedition | 16–18 | $3,450–$3,900 | 4 | 3 | 164 | 5 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Ford Expedition, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | 18.5 to 18.0 | |||
| 2024 to 2025 | 3 to 2 | 18.0 to 18.5 | Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI | Labels: Expedition Timberline AWD; Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl SIDI |
| 2023 to 2024 | 6 to 3 | Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl SIDI; Stop-Start | ||
| 2021 to 2022 | 4 to 6 | 18.5 to 18.0 | Labels: Expedition Timberline AWD; Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl SIDI; Stop-Start | Labels: Expedition MAX 2WD, Expedition MAX 4WD |
| 2019 to 2020 | 19.0 to 18.5 | |||
| 2017 to 2018 | 17.0 to 19.0 | Labels: Expedition MAX 2WD, Expedition MAX 4WD; Transmissions: Automatic (S10) | Labels: Expedition EL 2WD, Expedition EL 4WD; Transmissions: Automatic (S6) |
Buying used
What the Ford Expedition recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | electrical system (integrated trailer brake control) | None |
| 2025 | 5 | engine and engine cooling; air bags (frontal); service brakes, hydraulic (power assist); 1 more | None |
| 2024 | 7 | equipment (other); engine and engine cooling; service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components); 3 more | None |
| 2023 | 8 | power train (axle assembly); equipment (other); service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components); 4 more | None |
| 2022 | 12 | electrical system (integrated trailer brake control); equipment (other); service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components); 6 more | None |
| 2021 | 12 | air bags (sensor); visibility (windshield wiper/washer); engine; 7 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2020 | 18 | seats (front assembly); power train (automatic transmission); seat belts; 10 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2019 | 11 | seats (front assembly); suspension (rear); power train (automatic transmission); 4 more | None |
| 2018 | 14 | seats (mid/rear assembly); visibility (power window devices and controls); power train (automatic transmission); 5 more | None |
| 2017 | 4 | service brakes, hydraulic (power assist); visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system); service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components); 1 more | None |
| 2016 | 3 | service brakes, hydraulic (power assist); visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system); back over prevention (sensing system) | None |
| 2015 | 3 | visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system); back over prevention (sensing system) | None |
Recalls that told owners to stop driving or park outside
- 2020, campaign 25V-628 (Sep 2025): engine. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- 2021, campaign 22V-346 (May 2022): engine. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 883 | 35% | 2020 (260) |
| engine | 438 | 17% | 2019 (107) |
| electrical system | 332 | 13% | 2017 (92) |
| unknown or other | 286 | 11% | 2020 (56) |
| service brakes | 150 | 6% | 2017 (74) |
| seat belts | 131 | 5% | 2019 (95) |
Trim by trim
Every 2027 Ford Expedition trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 4WD | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost) | 400 | 480 | 5,668 | – | 18 | $66,395 |
| Platinum | 4WD | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost) | 400 | 480 | 5,668 | – | 18 | $73,345 |
| TREMOR | 4WD | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, HO, Twin Turbo) | 440 | 510 | 5,668 | – | 18 | $85,195 |
| King Ranch | 4WD | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost) | 400 | 480 | 5,668 | – | 18 | $85,490 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Ford Expedition model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4 | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost) / 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, HO, Twin Turbo) | 400–440 | 5,668 | – | – |
| 2026 | 4 | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost) / 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, HO, Twin Turbo) | 400–440 | 5,668 | 9,600 | 23.3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost) / 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, HO, Twin Turbo) | 400–440 | 5,668 | 9,600 | 23.3 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, Twin Turbo) / 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, HO, Twin Turbo) | 380–440 | – | 6,000 | 23.3 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, Twin Turbo) / 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, HO, Twin Turbo) | 375–440 | – | 9,200–9,300 | 23.3 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, Twin Turbo) / 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, HO, Twin Turbo) | 380–440 | 5,306–5,532 | 6,000 | 23.3 |
| 2021 | 5 | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, Twin Turbo) | 375–400 | 5,443–5,692 | 6,000 | 23.3 |
| 2020 | 5 | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, Twin Turbo) | 375–400 | 5,368–5,623 | 9,200–9,300 | 23.6 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, Twin Turbo) | 375–400 | 5,365–5,609 | 9,200–9,300 | 23.3 |
| 2018 | 4 | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L | 375–400 | 5,443–5,692 | 9,300 | 23.3 |
| 2017 | 5 | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L | 365 | 5,562–5,789 | 9,200 | 28 |
| 2016 | 5 | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, Twin Turbo) | 365 | 5,562–5,789 | 9,200 | 28 |
| 2015 | 5 | 3.5-liter V6 (EcoBoost, Twin Turbo) | 365 | 5,600–5,846 | 9,200 | 28 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Ford Expedition.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0W-30 | – | – | – | CR2032 |
| 2023 | – | – | – | – | CR2032 |
| 2022 | – | – | – | – | CR2032 |
| 2021 | – | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Ford Expedition: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 Ford Expedition : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 8.2).
- 2016 Ford Expedition : 3 recalls on file (average across published years is 8.2).
- 2015 Ford Expedition : 3 recalls on file (average across published years is 8.2).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2020 Ford Expedition : 18 recalls on file, most commonly affecting seat belts and seats.
- 2018 Ford Expedition : 14 recalls on file, most commonly affecting powertrain and seat belts.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | not available | electrical system |
| 2025 | 5 | 30 | brakes, engine cooling, airbags, electrical system |
| 2024 | 7 | 71 | engine cooling, equipment, brakes, backup camera |
| 2023 | 8 | 64 | equipment, powertrain, brakes, backup camera |
| 2022 | 12 | 111 | electrical system, equipment, visibility/wipers, brakes |
| 2021 | 12 | 230 | visibility/wipers, equipment, backup camera, airbags |
| 2020 | 18 | 400 | seat belts, seats, backup camera, powertrain |
| 2019 | 11 | 484 | seat belts, powertrain, equipment, seats |
| 2018 | 14 | 372 | powertrain, seat belts, seats, equipment |
| 2017 | 4 | 356 | brakes, visibility/wipers, backup camera |
| 2016 | 3 | 215 | brakes, visibility/wipers, backup camera |
| 2015 | 3 | 164 | backup camera, visibility/wipers |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Ford Expedition model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Ford Expedition?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026, 2016, 2015 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2020, 2018 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Ford Expedition model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2020 Ford Expedition has 18 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting seat belts, seats, backup camera; The 2018 Ford Expedition has 14 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting powertrain, seat belts, seats. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Ford Expedition model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 Ford Expedition has 1 recall on file; The 2016 Ford Expedition has 3 recalls on file; The 2015 Ford Expedition has 3 recalls on file: below this model's own average of 8.2. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Ford Expedition by model year?
2026: electrical system. 2025: brakes, engine cooling, airbags, electrical system. 2024: engine cooling, equipment, brakes, backup camera. 2023: equipment, powertrain, brakes, backup camera. 2022: electrical system, equipment, visibility/wipers, brakes. 2021: visibility/wipers, equipment, backup camera, airbags.
Q05Why do some Ford Expedition model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Ford Expedition model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Brakes, tires and steering, Transmission and drivetrain, Buying, records and recalls, Engine and cooling.
2020 Ford Expedition owners specifically: see Buying, records and recalls and Climate and electrical and Transmission and drivetrain.
2018 Ford Expedition owners specifically: see Transmission and drivetrain and Buying, records and recalls.
Compared with
Models this Ford Expedition is most often compared with.
Nearest Ford models
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 Expedition come in?
The 2027 Ford Expedition (full-size SUV) comes in 4 trims: Active, Platinum, Tremor, King Ranch.
Q02What are the 2027 Expedition trims?
The 2027 Ford Expedition trims are Active, Platinum, Tremor, King Ranch, listed from the entry Active up to the top King Ranch.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 Expedition use?
The 2027 Ford Expedition is built around 3.5L EcoBoost V6 or high-output EcoBoost V6, rated at 400 / 440 horsepower across its full-size SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 Expedition have?
The 2027 Ford Expedition is rated at 400 / 440 horsepower (3.5L EcoBoost V6 or high-output EcoBoost V6).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 Expedition?
The 2027 Ford Expedition is offered with RWD / 4WD.