2025 Ford Expedition – Utilitarian Confidence

The 2025 Ford Expedition isn’t just a family hauler—it’s a rolling declaration of “I’ve got six kids, three boats, and at least one neighbor to intimidate.” It’s enormous, unapologetically square, and styled like Ford’s designers carved it out of a shipping container with a chainsaw. But that’s the point. In a world of crossovers trying too hard to look sleek, the Expedition doubles down on being a full-size SUV that looks like it could tow a mountain while keeping a cabin full of kids happily distracted with screens, cupholders, and enough USB ports to power a data center.

From the front, the Expedition looks like it’s auditioning for the role of “mobile wall.” The grille is the size of a garage door, flanked by headlights that could double as high-end patio lamps. Ford didn’t bother with swoopy nonsense here—this is upright, bold, and squared-off, the kind of face that tells left-lane dawdlers to get out of the way without ever honking. In King Ranch trim, the chrome is dialed back and replaced with tasteful bronze accents, giving it a subtle “Texas oil baron” vibe without being tacky.

Slide your eyes down the side profile and it’s a rolling geography lesson in straight lines and flat planes. The massive slab doors look like they were designed with a T-square, while the wheel arches have just enough muscle definition to remind you this thing can actually tow a horse trailer, not just look good outside the school drop-off lane. King Ranch adds two-tone paint and exclusive 22-inch wheels that border on absurd but somehow work, especially with the leather-branded “W” badges stamped everywhere to remind you of its cowboy-luxury credentials.

At the rear, it’s the same story of unapologetic size and presence. The tailgate is so tall it feels like it should come with its own elevator, and the LED taillights look like they were designed by someone playing Tetris at full brightness. But again—that’s the part of the Expedition’s appeal. Where others try to look sleek, Ford leans into blocky, functional, and confident. And in King Ranch form, with its unique badging and subtle copper accents, it manages to mix “cattle ranch tough” with “suburban driveway chic” in a way only Ford seems brave enough to pull off.

Step inside the Expedition and you’ll find a cabin that wears its size proudly. Everything is big, from the seats to center console, and there’s certain honesty to the way it’s laid out. The King Ranch trim turns that simplicity into something special, with rich Del Rio leather, open-pore wood, and stitching that looks like it belongs on a hand-tooled saddle. The seats are wide, generously padded, and designed for long-haul comfort rather than aggressive bolstering—exactly what you weant in a vehicle meant to carry families across provinces or states without complaint. Build quality is solid, and though a few plastics remind you this is still a truck at heart, the overall execution feels premium enough to match its price tag.

Dominating the dash is Ford’s massive infotainment screen, which makes even the smaller screens in rival SUVs look like afterthoughts. It’s responsive, runs the latest SYNC software, and is paired with a digital instrument cluster that’s clear and customizable. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and the Bang & Olufsen sound system in the King Ranch trim does justice to road-trip playlists. Add in features like wireless charging, plenty of USB ports across all three rows, and a well designed climate control layout, and the Expedition proves it hasn’t forgotten about practicality while chasing luxury.

Ford’s big tech flex is BlueCruise, the hands-free driving system that turns divided highways into a one-finger steering exercise. It works well when you’re cruising solo, and it makes the Expedition feel like a rolling living room—until you hook up a trailer. The moment you tow, lane-centering bows out of the equation, leaving you with just a regular adaptive cruise control while rivals like GM’s Super Cruise keep their systems engaged under load. And yes, it’s still a subscription-based—after the trial ends, you’ll need to cough up for a monthly or yearly plan to keep the blue lights glowing. It’s clever, it’s convenient, but in the towing department, Ford’s system feels one generation behind.

Practicality is really where the Expedition shines. The second row offers captain’s chairs or a bench, both with limo-like legroom, while the third row is one of the few in the segment that adults can actually use comfortably. Cargo space is equally impressive: with the third row up, you still get room for a proper family’s worth of luggage, and folding everything turns the Expedition into a cavern that could rival a small delivery van. Power-folding seats make reconfiguring the space effortless but takes a long time to go up or down. Touches like a flat load floor and deep under-floor storage bins remind you this SUV is as much about utility as it is about comfort.

Under the hood, the 2025 Expedition sticks with Ford’s tried-and-true 3.5-litre twin-turbo Ecoboost V6. On paper, it doesn’t sound as glamorous as a V8, but with over 400 horsepower and a mountain of torque delivered low in the rev range, it makes the Expedition feel more eager than its size would suggest. The 10-speed automatic transmission is smooth and decisive, rarely hunting for gears, and it plays a big role in keeping fuel consumption reasonable for something this large.

Towing remains one of the Expedition’s strongest suits. Properly equipped, it can haul more than 9,000 pounds, which is right up there with body-on-frame rivals. The integrated trail brake controller and Ford’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist makes the process surprisingly stress-free, even for someone who doesn’t regularly tow. It’s not just about brute strength, though: the Expedition’s rear independent suspension keeps trailers stable and passengers comfortable, which is no small feat when balancing utility with everyday family use.

On the road, the Expedition doesn’t pretend to be anything other than a large SUV—but it drives with a composure that makes it easy to live with. Steering has a small diameter, it is light but accurate, aand while you’re always aware of its sheer size, it never feels clumsy. The ride is tuned for comfort above all else, soaking up highway expansion joints and rough suburban pavement without unsettling passengers. Even on the larger wheels of the King Ranch trim, the suspension remains compliant, though sharp potholes will still remind you of its truck roots.

Take it onto winding roads and physics inevitably step in—this is a tall, heavy vehicle, after all—but Ford has done well to keep body roll under control. The Expedition feels stable and predictable, which is exactly what you want in something designed to move families, boats or camping trailers. And when you’re not hauling, it’s quiet. Road and wind noise are impressively hushed, giving the cabin a calm, almost luxury-SUV feel at highway speeds.

At the end of the day, the Expedition balances its dual personalities better than most. It’s a comfortable, well-equipped family hauler that doubles as a serious tow machine, and in King Ranch trim, it layers in just enough Western-themed luxury to stand out from the crowd. It’s not flashy for the sake of it, and it doesn’t try to hide its size. Instead, it embraces being the full-size SUV that’s ready to work, travel, and everything in between.

The 2025 Ford Expedition makes its case not by chasing trends but by sticking to its core strengths. It’s one of the rare SUVs that doesn’t blur the line with crossovers—it’s a true body-on-frame machine built with purpose. What sets it apart, though, is the way Ford has defined the ownership experience. It’s not about bragging rights or gimmicks; it’s about the confidence of knowing that whatever trip, trailer, or task you throw at it, the Expedition will simply get on with the job.

Category	Details
Engine	3.5L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6
Horsepower	400 hp at 5,200 rpm
Torque	480 lb-ft at 3,300 rpm
Transmission	10-speed automatic
Towing Capacity	Up to 9,300 lbs (properly equipped)
Seating Capacity	7 or 8 passengers
Infotainment	SYNC with large touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Audio System	Bang & Olufsen premium audio (optional)
Wheels	King Ranch-exclusive 22-inch alloys
MSRP (starting at)	$83,815
Website	ford.ca