Now that Ford’s made more features standard on the Expedition SUV, the price of entry has fallen. The base price hasn’t been cut—but formerly optional features now come on every retail Expedition.
We now give it an 8 out of 10 for features.
You won’t find the fleet-only Expedition XL in lots. Instead, the least expensive version is the base $ 54,205 Ford Expedition XLT. It gets a power driver seat, a power-folding third-row seat, 18-inch wheels, and an AM/FM/XM audio system with six speakers and a handful of USB ports. Also standard is an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Forward-collision warnings and automatic emergency braking now come standard, along with blind-spot monitors and active lane control.
The least expensive Expedition is our pick for value, but we’d select a few options from a list that includes 10-way power front seats, leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, a power tailgate, and keyless ignition. An off-road bundle adds a low-range transfer case, tougher shocks, all-terrain tires, running boards, underbody protection, and an electronic limited-slip differential. Four-wheel drive and the long Max body can be configured at every step on the order sheet.
From here, it’s a race up the Lincoln-like features charts. The $ 64,740 Expedition Limited gets 20-inch wheels, premium B&O audio, power running boards, and a rear-seat entertainment system with SlingTV. The $ 75,330 Expedition Platinum pitches in a panoramic sunroof, navigation, 22-inch wheels, and LED headlights, while the new $ 74,290 Expedition King Ranch offers 22-inch wheels, a gray mesh grille, painted bumpers, King Ranch badges, and an interior slathered in “Del Rio” leather and wood trim, along with adaptive dampers, a surround-view camera system, and power-fold side mirrors.
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