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2026 Ford Expedition Trims Comparison

Which 2026 Expedition trim does Edmunds recommend?

Ford hasn't released official information on the 2026 Expedition as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's Expedition, we think the Platinum is the way to go for the best all-around value. For the money, you get four-wheel drive, the heavy-duty tow package, the BlueCruise hands-free driving assist system, and a ton of features that add comfort and convenience. It's also eligible for the more powerful engine.

2026 Expedition trim level differences

[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Expedition. We expect the 2026 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Ford Expedition is available in four trim levels: Active, Platinum, Tremor and King Ranch. You also have the choice of the regular-wheelbase Expedition and the long-wheelbase Expedition Max that provides more cargo space. Both wheelbase versions can be optioned to seat seven or eight passengers.

The Expedition is powered by a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that's available in two states of tune. The standard version produces 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque, and the high-output version makes 440 hp and 510 lb-ft. The high-output version is standard on the Tremor and optional on the Platinum. Both are backed by a 10-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive is standard on all trims but the base Active trim where it's optional. Keep reading for our rundown of the Expedition's significant standard features and options.

Active
The base Active trim starts you off with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Power liftgate
  • Eight-passenger seating (seven-passenger seating is optional with captain's chairs)
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Keyless entry and start
  • 13.2-inch center touchscreen
  • 24-inch digital instrument panel display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (wireless connectivity for both)
  • Google Maps and Google Assistant functionality
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Heavy-duty towing package (four-wheel-drive models only)

All Expeditions also come with the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 package of advanced driver aids. It includes:

  • Blind-spot warning with cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Expedition and the car in front)
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Expedition and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
  • Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
  • Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

The Active can be equipped with the Touring Edition package, which includes:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Household-style power outlet
  • Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow package
  • BlueCruise (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to further provide hands-free driving capability on select highways; subscription-based)

Platinum
The Platinum trim comes with the same features as the Active trim with the Touring Edition package and adds:

  • Four-wheel drive
  • Power-deployable running boards
  • Leather upholstery
  • Massaging front seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated second-row captain's chairs (rear bench seat is available)
  • Power-adjustable pedals
  • Multi-color interior ambient lighting
  • 10-speaker B&O audio system
  • Additional second- and third-row USB charge ports

The Platinum can be customized with the following packages:

  • Driver's package
    • 22-inch wheels
    • Adaptive suspension dampers (help improve ride comfort and handling stability)
    • 22-speaker B&O audio system
  • Ultimate package
    • High-output V6 engine
    • Driver's package
    • 24-inch wheels
    • Illuminated grille
    • Upgraded leather upholstery
  • Stealth Performance package
    • High-output V6 engine
    • Driver's package
    • 22-inch black wheels
    • Black exterior badging and trim
    • Black leather upholstery

Tremor
Includes the Platinum's features minus the power-deployable running boards and adds:

  • High-output V6 engine
  • 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
  • Off-road-tuned suspension with a 1-inch lift
  • Locking rear differential (maximizes available traction during off-roading)
  • Underbody skid plates
  • Front tow hooks
  • Unique grille and exterior trim
  • Front seats with Tremor logo

King Ranch
The Expedition King Ranch builds on the Platinum trim with:

  • 22-inch bronze-colored wheels
  • Adaptive suspension dampers (help improve ride comfort and handling stability)
  • Bronze exterior accents
  • Distinct brown leather upholstery with King Ranch logo
  • 22-speaker B&O audio system

Pricing

Base MSRP
$62,400
Prices based on sales in MI thru 9/8/25
Final assembly in USA

Compare 2026 Expedition trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Ann Arbor, MI
Vehicle
Expedition Active
Expedition MAX Active
Expedition Platinum
Expedition MAX Platinum
Expedition Tremor
Expedition King Ranch
Expedition MAX King Ranch
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Active
3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A
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MAX Active
3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A
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MAX Platinum
3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A
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Tremor
3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A
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King Ranch
3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A
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MAX King Ranch
3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
leather
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
Engine power
Not available
Not available
440 hp
440 hp
440 hp
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Not available
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
510 lb-ft
510 lb-ft
510 lb-ft
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Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
265/70R18
265/70R18
275/60R20
275/60R20
275/70R18
275/50R22
275/50R22
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
20 X 8.5-in
20 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
22 X 9.0-in
22 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

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Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
Height
Length
Wheelbase
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Ultra Dark Space Gray, leatherette
Ultra Dark Space Gray, cloth
Space Gray, leatherette
Ultra Dark Space Gray, leatherette
Ultra Dark Space Gray, cloth
Space Gray, leatherette
Black Onyx, leather
Mojave Dusk, leather
Salt Crystal Gray, leather
Black Onyx, leather
Mojave Dusk, leather
Salt Crystal Gray, leather
Black Onyx/Electric Spice, leather
Mesa, premium leather
Mesa, premium leather
Exterior
Marsh Gray
Stone Blue Metallic
Dark Matter Gray Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Oxford White
Glaciar Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Space Silver Metallic
Marsh Gray
Stone Blue Metallic
Dark Matter Gray Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Oxford White
Glaciar Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Space Silver Metallic
Marsh Gray
Stone Blue Metallic
Dark Matter Gray Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Oxford White
Glaciar Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Space Silver Metallic
Marsh Gray
Stone Blue Metallic
Dark Matter Gray Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Oxford White
Glaciar Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Space Silver Metallic
Marsh Gray
Stone Blue Metallic
Dark Matter Gray Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Oxford White
Glaciar Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Space Silver Metallic
Marsh Gray
Dark Matter Gray Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Oxford White
Glaciar Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Space Silver Metallic
Marsh Gray
Dark Matter Gray Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Oxford White
Glaciar Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Space Silver Metallic