2026 Ford
Expedition
Three Rows. 9,600 lbs Towing. Room for Everything and Everyone.
Big Enough for the Whole Family. Capable Enough for Whatever Comes Next.
The Ford Expedition has been the full-size family SUV benchmark since 1996. The 2026 model builds on the comprehensive 2025 redesign with refined trim packaging, a new color, a black-painted roof option, and a safety suite that is genuinely impressive for the segment. Three rows of seats, genuine towing capability up to 9,600 lbs, and enough cargo space to haul gear for a full family weekend at Land Between the Lakes -- all in one truck-based SUV that drives more composed than its size suggests.
For western Kentucky families, the Expedition answers a real question: what do you drive when you need to seat eight people comfortably, tow a boat to Lake Barkley, and still park at Jennie Stuart Health without needing a second look? The answer has been the Expedition for nearly three decades, and the 2026 makes a stronger case than most years.
The Expedition MAX extends the wheelbase 9 inches without changing seating -- it adds cargo space behind the third row, which matters when you are packing for a family of six plus luggage. Either body style is available on all four trims.
2026 Expedition Exterior Colors
Marsh Gray is new for 2026, replacing Wild Green. All eight colors are available across all four trims. Stone Blue Metallic is available on Active, Tremor, and Platinum -- but not King Ranch. A black-painted roof is new for Platinum and King Ranch (extra cost, not available with Agate Black).
Swatches are approximate. Black-painted roof available on Platinum and King Ranch (extra cost). Contact Pennyrile Ford at 270-886-8131 to confirm availability on specific vehicles.
3.5L EcoBoost V6 -- Standard and High-Output
Every 2026 Expedition runs a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6. The question is whether you want 400 horsepower or 440. Both pair with a 10-speed automatic. Both can tow a serious load.
- Torque480 lb-ft
- Transmission10-speed Auto SelectShift
- DrivetrainRWD standard / 4WD optional
- Max TowingUp to 9,300 lbs (RWD) / 9,600 lbs (4WD)
- MPG (RWD est.)16 city / 24 hwy / 19 combined
- MPG (4WD est.)15 city / 22 hwy / 18 combined
- Torque510 lb-ft
- Transmission10-speed Auto SelectShift
- Drivetrain4WD standard (Tremor) / varies (Platinum)
- Available InTremor (standard), Platinum (Ultimate/Stealth pkgs)
- NoteNot available on King Ranch
Room for Eight. And Their Stuff.
The Expedition cabin is one of the roomiest in the segment. Third-row legroom is actually usable for adults on the drive out toward Land Between the Lakes, not just for kids on short trips. The Expedition MAX adds cargo length behind that third row without changing any of the passenger space -- it is the move for larger families who also need to haul gear.
- Seating for up to 8 passengers in three rows (7 with captain's chairs)
- Three-zone automatic climate control standard across the lineup
- Available 360-degree Zone Lighting -- headlamps, roof rails, liftgate, and spoiler
- Expedition MAX: up to 37.4 cu ft cargo behind third row (vs. standard wheelbase)
- Expedition MAX: up to 11.8 inches of additional cargo length
- Split liftgate with powered upper and lower gates -- available Open On Approach
- Available fold-flat cargo area with load-leveling surface
A Cabin That Earns the Price Tag.
The 2025 redesign brought a substantially upgraded interior that carries into 2026. Materials, screens, and storage all improved meaningfully. Higher trims deliver genuine luxury -- the King Ranch with Del Rio leather and a 22-speaker B and O audio system is not pretending to be a premium vehicle.
- Active: cloth and ActiveX seating, 12-inch digital cluster
- Platinum: heated/ventilated leather with Active Motion massage seats
- King Ranch: Del Rio full leather, bronze-painted 22-inch wheels, 22-speaker B and O Unleashed audio
- Tremor: 10-way heated/ventilated perforated leather with Tremor logo stitching
- Available rear seat entertainment system
- Panoramic moonroof available on premium trims
- Center console storage designed for all-day family use
Tow the Boat. Take the Back Road. Both.
The Expedition's truck-based construction -- shared with the F-150 -- gives it capability other three-row SUVs cannot match. Up to 9,600 lbs of towing means you can pull a large boat to Lake Barkley or a loaded camper out to Mammoth Cave without a second thought. The Tremor takes it further with genuine off-road hardware.
- Up to 9,600 lbs towing (4x4 with Heavy-Duty Tow Package)
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist(TM) -- steer the trailer with a knob
- BLIS with Trailer Coverage -- blind spot detection extended to trailer length
- Integrated Trailer Brake Controller standard on all trims
- Tremor: Intelligent 4WD, 7 drive modes including Rock Crawl, 3.73 e-locking differential
- Tremor: front tow hooks, LED fog lamps, modified higher-ride suspension
- Available 360-degree camera with split-view and trailer guidance
Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0. Standard. On Every Trim.
The 2026 Expedition ships with the full Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 suite on every trim -- adaptive cruise, lane centering, 360-degree camera, and parking sensors included. It is not a package. It is standard.
SYNC 4 -- Large Screen, Clear Layout
The Expedition runs Ford's SYNC 4 infotainment system on a large center touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard. The digital instrument cluster keeps driving information clean and customizable. Higher trims add SYNC 4A with enhanced voice recognition and deeper integration.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay -- standard all trims
- Wireless Android Auto -- standard all trims
- Large center touchscreen with SYNC 4
- 12-inch digital instrument cluster
- Over-the-air software update capability
- Available head-up display on premium trims
Connected for the Long Haul
The Ford Connectivity Package is included for one year on all 2026 Expeditions, bringing an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot, Connected Navigation, voice assistant, and more. On a three-hour drive to a Tennessee park, that matters more than it sounds when you have a full vehicle of passengers.
- Ford Connectivity Package: unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot, 1-year included
- Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 devices simultaneously
- FordPass app: remote start, lock/unlock, vehicle status
- Connected Navigation with over-the-air map updates
- Available Security Package with theft tracking via Ford app
- Available 360-degree Zone Lighting controlled via app
Ford BlueCruise -- Hands-Free on Pre-Mapped Highways
BlueCruise is available on the Active trim and standard on Platinum, Tremor, and King Ranch. On a long highway run -- say, US-68 toward Murray or I-24 toward Nashville -- it genuinely reduces driver fatigue without removing driver awareness. A subscription is required after the trial period.
- Available on Active -- standard on Platinum, Tremor, King Ranch
- Genuine hands-free operation on pre-mapped highway segments
- Driver-facing camera monitors attention while hands-free
- Works seamlessly with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Subscription required after included trial period
- Part of the broader Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 standard suite
B and O Audio -- From 10 Speakers to 22
The Expedition audio system scales with the trim. The Tremor and Platinum include the B and O Sound System with 10 speakers and a subwoofer -- genuinely good in a large cabin. The King Ranch steps up to the B and O Unleashed system with 22 speakers -- one of the better factory audio installations in the full-size SUV segment.
- Active: standard audio system
- Tremor and Platinum: B and O Sound System -- 10 speakers with subwoofer
- King Ranch: B and O Unleashed -- 22 speakers with subwoofer
- Platinum also available with Driver's Package including B and O Unleashed (22 speakers)
- Available rear seat entertainment screen for second and third row
- SiriusXM satellite radio available across the lineup
Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 -- Standard on Every 2026 Expedition
This is not a trimmed-down basic safety suite. Active 2.0 is the full package -- adaptive cruise, lane centering, 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, and blind spot coverage extended to include the trailer. On every trim. No upgrade required.
2026 Expedition Trim Lineup
Four trims, each with a clear identity. Every one comes with the full Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 suite, three-row seating, and the 3.5L EcoBoost V6. Both standard and MAX body styles are available on all trims.
- 400 HP 3.5L EcoBoost V6
- RWD standard, 4WD +$3,000
- Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 standard
- BlueCruise available
- Cloth and ActiveX seating
- 400 HP V6; HO engine in Ultimate/Stealth pkgs
- 4WD standard
- BlueCruise standard
- Leather with Active Motion massage seats
- Black roof option available
- 440 HP High-Output EcoBoost standard
- Intelligent 4WD, Rock Crawl mode
- 3.73 e-locking rear differential
- Off-road suspension, front tow hooks
- B and O 10-speaker audio
- 400 HP V6 (HO not available)
- Del Rio full leather seating
- B and O Unleashed 22-speaker audio
- 22-inch Sinister Bronze wheels
- Black roof option available
*MSRP includes $2,595 destination charge. Expedition MAX pricing is higher than standard wheelbase. Contact Pennyrile Ford for exact pricing on specific in-stock configurations.
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