2025 Ford Expedition First Look | Bigger Screens, New Software, New Tailgate!

[@shamanthjilla]

I once rented an Expedition Max to drive my family from Salt Lake City to Yellowstone to Phoenix (3300 miles in 10 days). It was excellent but I can't imagine would need such a beast on a daily basis unless they had like 6 kids or something

[@dynamicremakes5592]

My dad got me a Ford Expedition as my first car I was so angry because I was scared to drive big cars but it actually made me a great driver

[@pappaslivery]

It's not the people, if you have six people the minivan makes more sense. An expedition is for people and towing. This thing is perfect travel trailers

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

It needs bigger and moarrrrr them screens😂😂😂

[@yournumberonepal]

I had one with 6 kids, it was preferred over the minivan but honestly with 6 kids they were constantly fighting and it was a tight squeeze. I have a 12 passenger Transit instead now and life could not be better. I would say this is a 4 kid sized car.

[@M1911jln]

Those steering wheel controls are a complete dealbreaker for me.

[@briankay5384]

You got that right.

[@Study49]

@@briankay5384 I agree!

[@JB11335]

Going touch on everything is a way for Ford to fatten their margins, taking a page out of Tesla's playbook. Yet still, stock is going no where. smh.

[@2151abell]

AGREED !

[@gregpounds3915]

100% agree

[@aroowin]

Looks sick, can’t wait to never afford one.

[@TreHco939]

I'm waiting for the savage title ones already!!!

[@faheemabbas3965]

Me to every single new car on sale.

[@justabrokeredneck]

don’t worry. in 2-4 years when they refresh it again these will plummet in price.

[@thedarkestrainbow]

I miss simple, affordable vehicles 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bboytails0101]

Maybe lay off the avocado toast

[@spudster007]

I've been looking for a vehicle to haul my really long footballs with. Finally!

[@Ma89644]

Haha thank you for making me laugh out loud

[@eBikerHowie]

Yeah! Another $100K+ vehicle. Just what the industry needed.

[@winexprt]

Only 972 months of payments! LOL

[@skycaptain3344]

Starts at $61,700. As always, they show off the most premium versions first.

[@matthewgeissinger2856]

Just lease it for 12 years?

[@shanet7511]

It just needs the Powerboost hybrid powertrain with the onboard invertor. A height adjustable 4 corner air suspension that levels heavy loads and trailers would be spectacular.

[@stevenjump8234]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jiggnfm]

Powerboost is something im hoping soon, air suspension might be on the lincoln...

[@usa1mac]

And a diesel and manual transmission while they are at it.

[@G-Rated]

@@jiggnfmTahoe has pretty much everything the Lincoln does, that’s Ford’s problem. They can’t play the same “we saved that for the luxury brand” game when most their sales will be Expedition. Navigator sales won’t come close to it. *gm* has a different story going.

[@shanet7511]

@usa1mac Nah, a diesel manual would be stupid. Modern diesels have far too complex, expensive to fun and unreliable emissions systems to make them worth it. That's why the GM suvs are already discontinuing the i6 diesel that they came out with in 2021. Also virtually nobody wants a manual in a soccer mom suv, it wouldn't be able to take as much power and a 6 speed manual still gets lower mpg than a 10 speed auto. Also the powerboost hybrid has wayyyy more HP and torques than the small ecodiesels. I however would *LOVE* a brand new Ford Excursion based on the current Super Duty lineup, add a full rear air suspension like the Ram 2500 offers with its coil spring rear end, and it'd be perfection.

[@ericspeltier]

I had a 2016 Max. Great car. I love the idea of the split tailgate! Mine was a towing monster. I towed a 33ft Streamline and it would hardly ever downshift in tow mode at 70mph.

[@ocman11]

That hidden locking console is a great idea. Still wish they had a PHEV with -40ish miles of ev range.

[@robry84]

They might do that for 2026. They sometimes wait a year to update the powertrain. Fingers crossed for a “powerboost” style powertrain.

[@Somebody294]

They really should bring the Everest to the US.

[@damilolaakanni]

Will they though? Because the Explorer is doing well for them (three row midsized crossover), and so is the Bronco (offroad SUV), and the Everest fits in both categories. If they eventually do, will they build it in the US or Mexico? Will it eventually replace the Explorer if that happens?

[@jimsomerville3924]

11" ground clearance... I'll believe it when I see those lower rear control arms.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, I never thought I would see the classic 40/20/40 second row beaten but I think this 33.333/33.333/33.333 seating might just have done it.🥳🥳🥳 In regard to the innovative 9:50 cargo divider/table/ backrest, does it come with 4 way lumbar adjustment ? 🤔😉🤣

[@GlitterGuru]

Looks awkward and those screens are ridiculous, but boy is this beast practical and a fantastic family hauler

[@pappaslivery]

Curious to see what the XLT trims will look like since that's what most people end up buying

[@MrRjsnowden]

The lack of physical buttons is a no for me.

[@justabrokeredneck]

i was really excited for this and everything is perfect… except for the steering wheel, no paddle shifters, the third row middle seat not completely folding flat is a huge miss for me. the steering wheel and the touch controls ruins it. it was almost perfect. :(

[@wpelfeta]

My parents used to have an Expedition when I was a kid. But I don't think my kids will get the same luxury. 🤣

[@jorgeguzman8083]

Love it when you give us that third row seat view. As a relatively new father with a growing family, this is the most important feature to me and your channel is the best place to see this! Hope you refresh that third row video from last year with the new models in a few months.

[@s50201]

Looks like a giant Maverick

[@henrybrar]

Hell yeah, FORD YUKON.

[@attcenter]

GMC has to be flattered 😂

[@ElectricBlueIX]

Exactly what I thought. Those DRL's are straight off the Yukon/Sierra.

[@Ant-The-Titan]

Right on time. Had an accident on Oct 1st. Definitely was waiting on this reveal.

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

Comes with recalls and QC defects included for the admission price😂

[@stevenjump8234]

Frankly, this is a fail for me. I hate that the gloss black tailgate, the 3rd row center section not being flat as the outboard seats and that stupid looking steering wheel. The biggest fail is not offering the powerboost hybrid engine from the F150!

[@Somebody294]

I'm sick of all the piano black. Also, fire whoever thought it was a good idea to make half the lift gate plastic.

[@JasonBrozic]

Piano black sucks Plastic tailgate means less rust

[@joetacchino4470]

People who weren’t around in the early 2000’s for the Explorers with the plastic liftgate trim that people would grab as a handle and it works constantly break.

[@richardbrown4816]

You give the most informative reviews of everyone out there on KZbin

[@David_Journey]

How will orange accents fix failed small overlap NHTSA tests if recent?

[@user-ss3ud7pp7f]

Good videos as usual. But I’m holding out for the 36 inch screen and four rows. Just think what else you could do with $90,000.

[@easternyellowjacket276]

$100k. I thought according to some, the economy was terrible? Clearly many are able to afford this, or Ford wouldn't be commanding that price.

[@dynamicremakes5592]

Most Americans can only afford it to with the 96 month finance option and then they Blame it on Biden because they ruined their credit with a 10 year $1000 a month car note

[@youngblood23rb]

Not everyone is just sitting around complaining

[@shanet7511]

Most people can't afford these, that's why fullsize suvs don't sell very well

[@easternyellowjacket276]

@@shanet7511 They obviously are profitable enough, or manufacturers wouldn't be making them. To further back up the topic, a particular candidate tells his followers the economy is horrible, and then turns around and sells $100k watches. You can't make this stuff up.

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

@@youngblood23rbNah most sign up for 972 month loans @25% interest😂

[@papagrande2006]

im guessing the footballs are there because of the huge tailgating theme that surrounds the truck

[@jareddavis105]

really like this, however the taillights seem a little odd to me and remind me of the old GMC Envoy XUT

[@chimrichalds1422]

Nice looking.i hope this one does better on the crash testing

[@Wasabi9111]

I was thinking the same thing… I wonder if they made any structural improvements from a crash safety standpoint

[@christophbeckh4271]

What exact mechanical changes did Ford do to the chassis to allow towing up to 7000 lbs without a weight distribution hitch? Since there is no air suspension.

[@mattflynn1838]

Alex, Any mention of the PowerBoost power plant getting in the Expedition or Navigator? Was hoping to have that as an option.

[@steveelms3625]

So you can't lay the third row completely flat? If I fold down all rear seats that middle seat is gonna sit higher than all the others not allowing a fully flat rear cargo area?

[@maryland77]

24-inch wheels looks to be the (new) standard for full-size SUVs of the highest spec.

[@nathanwright8616]

3:15 why does it look like the gmc envoy xuv

[@dynamicremakes5592]

2025 chevy Tahoe/suburban for the win I’m thoroughly disappointed in this refresh the front end looks nice but the back is a hard no and the interior design is not it

[@justabrokeredneck]

i like everything except the steering wheel and touch controls. it’s just dumb

[@ThomasMcCallum-l2p]

See and that's where it comes down to personal preference, I luke the yukon / tahoe. But I enjoy the interior & rear end on expedition. Not crazy about front end.

[@itsmanvir]

Reflector LED headlights look SUPER cheap. Can’t believe automakers are getting away with providing old school cheap headlights by just offering LED lights

[@justabrokeredneck]

yea and if they’re anything like the out going model they’re gonna be terrible. i can’t believe ford is still using that trash

[@Nate-zy5ce]

Good review, except I think you made an error in regards to the 3rd row center section remaining higher. It is if you just power lower the smaller right side as you did. But I believe, hope, that the center drop down of the 3rd row is actually part of the larger left side seat, meaning the 3rd row is 60/40, but with a built in center section as a part of the 60 side that can be lowered, but if you leave that center section up and lower the larger left side both the left and center fold all the way down to be fully fold flat same as the right side. This had better be the case, for I won't get it if that center part when all of the 3rd row is down sits up higher so not a fully fold flat 3rd row.

[@steveelms3625]

This would be a deal breaker for me as well as someone who camps and sleeps in the back of mine all the time

[@OhioStateBuckeyefanstuckinMI]

The front end looks really similar to the GMC Sierra

[@rico993]

Looking forward to buying one of these in 15 years for $10K

[@ricric8348]

10 years😂

[@timgurr1876]

I really like the King Ranch interior. I think the “heads-up” screen may tend to block best visibility for short torso drivers (like me). But then, I can’t afford to buy an Expedition anyway (or nearly any new SUV or Truck). Are there cup holders in the doors in the second row? What about cup holders for the 3rd row? Spare tire?

[@katmanjenks1961]

Ford should change the annoying noise when the doors are open😏

[@roozbehnazer1840]

So the middle seat in the third row does not fold flat? How can they claim to have the same cargo space as the outgoing model if that is the case and the cars dimensions are not changing ?

[@Nate-zy5ce]

Do you know, will ford offer something like the FX4 package from the F150's as an option on the 2025 Expedition Platinum? I would love to get these luxurious Platinum seats but in the Tremor, ,but since I assume I cannot, if I could get the FX4 package with skid plates underneath on the Platinum, I might pay after market to get a 2-3" lift and larger maybe 35 tires to get that added road clearance of the Tremor on the Platinum. Do you know what the road clearance is on the 2025 Expedition Platinum?

[@Lesiunta]

The steering wheel on the Platinum trim reminds me of a 🦥

[@andrewcohen786]

Did they change the key fob?

[@NadiraAfrin-f3m]

you have lot of SEO problem .If you can fix these problems your channel will grow very fast & definitely your videos will get more views.

[@mvcharisma]

Those screens/steering wheel are a no go for me

[@brandonbergeron4668]

$100k and led projector headlights in 2025. What else did they cheap out on... Can't wait to be blinded by one of these.

[@illinoistiger8694]

It looks better, but not enough to move it ahead of the hot selling GM products. I’d like to see the Expedition Active variant since that will be the bulk of the sales. Same with the new Yukon elevation. Both of those will sell in the $60k-$70k range.

[@justin9152]

LCD gauges are starting to look cheap af

[@ianwong1711]

We need a Hybrid Expedition.

[@michael.sierra]

"If you had an extraordinarily long football" Hilarious

[@daryl252000ify]

Not sure why I'm even looking at this, it doesn't come with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a two car garage. While it's over there costing as much as a 20% down payment for a place to live.

[@eddstarr2185]

Hi Alex, this does seem more like a hard refresh instead of an "all-new" Expedition. The changes do align with the trends seen in the competition. If Ford continues with the shiny black plastic trim then car buyers will have to consider investing in an aftermarket clear wrap to keep scratching to a minimum. Overall, Ford made a few welcomed changes but the Expedition remains the same, no vehicle buyers will be shocked - except for the people who haven't checked sticker prices for awhile. Thank you, Alex. You're still the best reviewer in the business!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Yes it’s honestly more of a refresh

[@nothin2chere626]

Not thrilled with refresh of the refresh. Clearly they don’t want to spend money on platform update and just bolted on some screens. The middle seat 3rd row folding is an after thought with execution. The space behind the third row wasn’t increased. The steering wheel controls will be annoying. Air suspension is still not available so the ride will still struggle especially with the 24s. Seats look to be improved in the 1st and 2nd row. The exterior styling doesn’t move the needle enough. The rear hatch is a great idea but I didn’t see a lock button?

[@vishnumrao]

Cmon Ford, bring a hybrid or a plug in hybrid of the Expedition and the Expedition Max.

[@Ryan2022]

Ford is woke. That being said even they know we don’t want hybrid junk.

[@IrishNew]

I don’t trust anything Ford these days. #1 automaker with the most recalls going on 5 yrs in a row. Jim Farley- Ford where quality is job none.

[@trenton737]

Too many controls in the screen. I really like the rest of the changes

[@skycaptain3344]

Really not too difficult to use once you drive it a few times. My Escape and Mach E have had them. Easy to use 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@schyllic]

Must be nice to have an enormous boat to haul with this behemoth. The remote digital dash is repulsive however

[@naveenthemachine]

This looks great. Ford did a great job. The expedition, jeeps wagoneer incl grand, gm triplets, and now the armada / qx80 are the only truly competitive BOF SUVs in this class

[@damilolaakanni]

IMO, the only true competition to this are the Tahoe and Suburban, as well as the GMC Yukon, but they're basically the same thing. All the other models can't even come close to competing, and that includes the Jeep twins.

[@normanli7085]

Thanks for saying GM triplets. Alex got it wrong for quartet of GM fullsize SUVs because the suburban is just a stretched Tahoe. But yeah the GM triplets being the only full size SUVs left with V8s as an option means they will continue to be the standard in the segment, even if u choose to leave out the compromised one with bad cargo space.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@normanli7085 agreed. But the expedition Jeep twins and the Nissan twins are incredibly competitive

[@CharlesWilson-zs3vd]

More of a family vehicle, and more electronics to break down.

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

I thought it was a bloated new Subaru Forester 😂

[@jeffdiggs6318]

Bring back the knobs and switches!!!

[@jinrongfeng]

why no hybrid , powerboost !!! with inverter why ?

[@BrandonG8Man]

The steering wheel controls are solutions in search of a problem that no one ever had. Way to copy GM several years later with the power sliding center console.

[@rogersmj]

I don’t know why this bugs me because I know it’s a little thing, but Ford hasn’t changed their interior chimes/tones in at least 15 years. This thing has the same sounds that our old 2010 Edge did. I never really cared for them.

[@TalismanPHX]

I'll take a GMC Yukon Denali please.

[@bradybisgard]

Not sure about the front seat interior

[@2151abell]

that drivers screen with the steering wheel toggleing looks rediculous ! Its seems like Ford doesnt want you to mess with the screen changes while the vehicle is in motion because their making it much more dangerous to try and do so.

[@johnJohn-dz4ex]

When will you get to test drive?

[@billshoe22191]

Steering wheel controls are a disaster and top screen looks hard to read from drivers position. Would have preferred just one continuous screen closer to the driver

[@charname-player]

I just can't wait to buy a price cut 2024 model

[@jjcastleberry3662]

I like what Ford Motor Company has done with the 2024 Expedition. The interior of the King Ranch was my favorite. My only complaint is the 22" plus rims used on the Expedition. I prefer, 16"-17" rims with bigger tires for those rough roads. Thoughts?

[@cruzmascorro9277]

Where's the Active trim?

[@ricric8348]

For 40k a van can do the same thing and save 65k to buy something you really need like Food 😂

[@matthewm3912]

Let me guess, starting price of 80k?

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

$80K is the starting price of the tires only😂😂😂

[@skycaptain3344]

Starts at 61,700 - google is an amazing invention

[@skycaptain3344]

I don’t know why every time an auto maker rolls out an update, everyone in the comments section feigns outrage about the price despite it being obvious the manufacturers always show off the highest trims first.

[@Ryan2022]

Broke people always yell the loudest. People who can afford it just quietly go about their business in the comments.

[@plixie1]

When I think ford I think expensive for what you get. Is the expedition or explorer worth the higher price tag? Than say a foreign competitor.

[@hockeynutt9434]

Nice but that driver screen seems so far back and a big huge no for me with the steering wheel controls. I would not buy due to that.

[@ryanwilson5051]

First time I have ever seen a...safe... in a passenger vehicle 🤔

[@ethanmckibbin]

Toyota has been offering them for years, still don't understand the appeal.

[@_B_K_]

Had a Grand Wagoneer Series 3, which had an option of a safe or a fridge. I chose the fridge and it turned out to be very useful. Those safes... I don't know... the locks on them are not that great.

[@gustavomercado1599]

I think it was also offered in the Edge?!

[@skycaptain3344]

I had a safe in my Ford Escape two years ago ordered from the factory. Been around a while

[@calvint3419]

I am thinking about the new 2025 Nissan Armada.

[@reduxith]

For all the money they charge for these massive suvs you’d think they’d add projector LEDs instead of the inferior reflector style…especially with how high up these things are, to stop blinding oncoming drivers and for better visibility projectors would be very helpful.

[@Dutchcoffee761]

Cost cutting at its finest. I’m interested toosee how well screwed together this thing is. I test drove an 82k limited stealth last month and the interior fitment was equivalent to a Kia rio …

[@reduxith]

@@Dutchcoffee761 It’s crazy that a Hyundai Elantra has projectors standard yet they can’t splurge on their 90k+ dollar SUV…

[@ModernCowboy78]

They did a great job!

[@Rioichi4]

I work for a rental car company and I groan at those unneccessarily complicated steering wheel/etc adjustments.

[@fighter835]

As a frequent renter, I would have to sit in the dumb azz pile of sheit for half an hour to figure this out before I'm able to drive off the lot, and after that never step foot into a Ford dealer. Ford is shooting themselves in the foot, as usual.

[@james2042]

Ford wont compete on the diesel front, but im surprised no hybrid, would of helped mitigate the abysmal mpg of this class of vehicle. Also really really not a fan of things like mirror and wheel adjustments being screen based, they all better be memory linked and that memory better not get lost in the event of a 12v battery dying. Just so many weird decisions, not even bad, just weird. I get getting rid of the button and stick for adjusting mirrors saved 1 dollar per vehicle, but at some point the penny pinching has to stop.

[@erikbaxstrom551]

Check out it’s IIHS tests. This thing is a death trap.

[@michaelbramblett2193]

power close everything together but I WILL NOT show you LOL

[@fidelmoya1745]

No Funkmaster Flex trim...?

[@travismaulden7170]

So that rear middle folding seat would still be sticking up in the middle of your otherwise flat load floor with all of the rear seats folded down? I feel like that would be a deal breaker for anyone that wants their Expedition to also be able to haul large items.

[@barryw9473]

Pedestrians watch out. This thing is big and heavy and has a high and vertical grill that will kill many.

[@Rioichi4]

When is the Home Depot sponsorship

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

like the tail gate ,it needs to make a come back , tremor with a power boost on board generator please no 3rd row, no massive moonroof no power fold tilt every opt , but the tremor will be a 3 row luxury family school bus

[@backcountryFLcyclist]

I can afford this expensive vehicle, but $100k+ for the King Ranch? I have a 2011 King Ranch I paid for used $15k and runs great. Maybe I will just keep my old King Ranch and my money.

[@ricric8348]

Tailgating, vans have an actual seat for Tailgating, not just a tailgate.

[@shamanthjilla]

14:59 Why would I want to look so far to the right for directions

[@freytheviking]

That rotary shifter would actually dissuade me from buying this thing... especially when it's RIGHT NEXT TO THE VOLUME ROTARY. It's like Ford doesn't have UX Designers... It's also in the Chrysler Pacifica. Man I nearly made that mistake so many times while renting the vehicle.

[@james2042]

It's so funny how many people hate on it without ever actually driving it. Two comeptely different knobs, different spots, different sizes. If you can't dependably tell them apart you shouldn't be allowed behind the wheel of a vehicle

[@JamesPhieffer]

The knobs are easily distinguished based on size. So long as you don't have a knob behind the wheel.

[@freytheviking]

@@JamesPhieffer yes. If I look at it and make a conscious decision. Good design should not require making any conscious decisions when operating a vehicle at speed.

[@ricric8348]

Americans have lost their minds buying cars like this at these prices 😢

[@monosarah]

did he mention cruise control? and that ugly steering wheel 👎

[@TheMichaelRN]

Who says cost of living is getting bad eh?