2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch: Full-Size SUV of the Year Review

Redesigned 2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch

• 🚀 The 2025 Ford Expedition receives a significant redesign, featuring a new look, updated technology, and an enhanced driving experience.
• 👑 The King Ranch trim represents the top tier of the Expedition lineup, offering a luxurious and cowboy-inspired aesthetic.

Exterior Design and Features

• ✨ The King Ranch boasts a traditional color combination of white with bronze wheels and accents, featuring a new front fascia with signature LED daytime running lamps.
• 💡 Functional corner air curtains are present, though the absence of fog lamps is noted as a drawback for a vehicle of this caliber.
• 🌟 Unique 22-inch wheels with a "Sinister Bronze" finish and machined aluminum are specific to the King Ranch trim.

Powertrain and Capability

• 🐎 Under the hood, the Expedition is powered by a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 engine delivering 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
• 📈 This powertrain enables a 0-60 mph time of 5 seconds and a top speed of 124 mph, with fuel economy rated at 16 MPG city and 24 MPG highway.
• ⚓ The towing capacity has been increased to a maximum of 9,600 lbs, allowing for the towing of two horses.

Interior Luxury and Technology

• 🤠 The interior features Mesa Del Rio leather with contrast stitching, open-pore wood trim, and ambient lighting, complemented by a B&O premium sound system.
• 📱 A 13.1-inch infotainment system and a 25-inch digital display provide comprehensive control and information, including blind spot cameras and various drive modes.
• 🔌 All climate and seat controls are integrated into the infotainment system, with the exception of a physical volume knob and the 10-speed transmission selector.
• 💡 A notable feature is the power sliding center console, offering ample storage space for personal items.

Space, Comfort, and Cargo

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The second and third rows offer comfortable seating with Mesa Del Rio leather, USB-C ports, and climate controls, with the second-row seats offering a generous slide for rear passenger access.
• 📦 The rear cargo area features a new split tailgate design and an optional electric dropping landing dock, with configurable picnic table functionality.
• 📏 Cargo space ranges from 22.9 cubic feet with all seats up to 108.5 cubic feet with both rows folded down.

Driving Experience

• 🛣️ In Sport mode, the Expedition offers a comfortable and responsive ride with minimal body roll, thanks to a well-tuned suspension.
• 🚗 The vehicle comes standard with BlueCruise, Ford's autonomous hands-free driving system, enhancing the driving experience on highways.
• 🔊 The cabin is well-insulated, minimizing road and wind noise for a quiet and comfortable environment.