2023 Ford Expedition

The 2023 Ford Expedition received a refresh last year and carries into the new year relatively unchanged.

The Expedition is offered in six trims: XL, XLT, Limited, Timberline, King Ranch, and Platinum. Base prices range from $54,700 to $80,955 with destination.

The Expedition is also offered in the extended-length Expedition Max version in the XLT, Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum trims for an extra $2,000.

All models are equipped with a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 and a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Timberline trim receives a high-output version as does the Limited trim’s optional Stealth Performance package. Rear-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is optional ($3,050) on all trims except the off-road-oriented Timberline trim, where it is standard.

The XL trim offers room for five while the XLT-and-up trims feature a power-folding third row. The Limited trim swaps the second-row bench seat for captains chairs which lowers the passenger count to seven.

The large SUV offers 41.5 inches of legroom in the second row and 36.1 inches for the third-row passengers – a figure that is better than what is offered in the Tahoe but not the Suburban.

The Expedition Max stretches the body by about 12 inches with all of that going towards increasing cargo capacity. Space behind the third row increases from 19 cubic feet to 34 and, with both rows folded from 105 cubic feet to 122 which is not as large as either of the Chevrolet duo.

The Expedition’s maximum towing rating ranges from 9,000 pounds for the Max four-wheel-drive models to 9,300 for the lightest rear-wheel-drive version.

The Expedition features essential active safety technology such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-keep assist, as well as a few helpful features such as automatic high beams and rear parking sensors. The Limited trim gains adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and front parking sensors (all are also available on the Timberline trim) and offers a surround-view monitor, reverse brake assist, and parking assist which are standard on the King Ranch and Platinum trims. Ford’s highway driving assist system called BlueCruise is standard on the Platinum.

The base trim is equipped with a 12-inch touchscreen, remote connectivity, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. There are four 12V outlets and four USB ports provided throughout the cabin. The XLT gains SiriusXM with 360L and additional USB charge ports for the third row and the Limited is equipped with upgraded audio, HD radio, and a wireless charging pad. A larger 15.5-inch touchscreen is offered on the Limited and Timberline and standard on the King Ranch and Platinum which also receive a premium sound system.

The XL trim is well equipped with 18-inch aluminum wheels, stainless steel beltline moldings, LED headlights, roof rails, running boards, heated power mirrors with puddle lights, a lift-glass tailgate, and a capless fuel filler. Inside, cloth seats with eight-way power adjustability for the driver’s seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an eight-inch driver information display are among the notable standard features.

The XLT adds a power tailgate, body-colored door mirrors, bright grille bars, a power tailgate, front tow hooks (with four-wheel drive), a three-zone automatic climate control system, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The XLT High Package is $3,795 and features proximity entry, a painted lower bumper trim, power-folding mirrors, a 10-way power driver’s seat with heating and ventilation, an eight-way power passenger seat, first and second-row synthetic leather seats, a heated steering wheel, power-adjustable pedals and steering wheel with memory positioning, and remote engine start system.

With the High package and captain’s chairs selected, a panoramic sunroof is offered for $1,475.

The Limited trim wears bright 20-inch wheels, a chrome grille, chrome exterior trim and roof rails, LED signature lighting, fog lights, and tail lights, and features proximity entry, power-folding and driver’s side auto-dimming mirrors, a panoramic sunroof, leather seats and a steering wheel with contrast stitching, heated second-row seats, ambient lighting, and a 150W AC outlet.

The High package ($1,705) adds 22-inch wheels, power-deployable running boards, and a surround-view monitor. The Stealth Edition package ($4,670) features unique black 22-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, a black painted grille, rear bumper, roof rails, badges, and headlights, fog light, and tail light bezels, and the features of the high package. The Stealth Performance package ($9,880) further adds the upgraded powertrain, red-painted calipers, red stitching inside, and an upgraded sound system with 22 speakers.

The Timberline builds on the XLT trim and features a painted lower front fascia with accent color, underbody skid plates, red front tow hooks, one-pedal off-road driving (new for 2023), additional forward lighting, unique 18-inch wheels with 32-inch off-road tires, rough-road shocks, off-road turn assist, and Timberline badging on the tailgate and C-pillars. The cloth seats feature perforated vinyl inserts with 10-way power adjustability for the driver, orange stitching, and a Timberline logo embroidered into the headrests. Proximity entry, an AC power outlet, and power-folding mirrors are also included and the High Package ($9,220) is offered, featuring a larger infotainment screen, a 12.4-inch digital gauge cluster, added safety tech, and an upgraded audio system.

The King Ranch is distinguished by its 22-inch wheels and stone-gray painted lower front fascia, grille mesh, door mirrors, running boards, and lower rear bumper and hitch cover. Unique leather and wood trim is extended throughout the interior with the obligatory King Ranch logos.

The top-tier Expedition features satin aluminum exterior and interior trim, unique 22-inch wheels, adaptive dampers, and seats with quilted stitching and massage functionality.

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