New Model Year | Farmington, MO
The Ford Expedition got its first full redesign in years. The headliners are a new off road Tremor trim and a tailgate that opens two ways, and there's now a screen running the width of the dash.
If your household runs on a three row SUV, you've probably spotted the new Ford Expedition around town this spring. Ford showed the redesigned 2025 Expedition at the State Fair of Texas in October 2024, opened orders later that month and started building it at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville in January 2025. By spring they were landing on dealer lots.
It's a lot more than a new grille. The trim names changed and there's an off road model now. The tailgate opens two ways, and the old gauge cluster is gone. Below is what's new on the 2025 Ford Expedition and how it shakes out for families and towing households around Farmington and Fredericktown.
Quick answer: The 2025 Ford Expedition is a full redesign. It adds an off road Tremor trim and puts a Split Gate tailgate on every model, with a standard 24 inch panoramic display over a 13.2 inch center screen running Google built in. Towing goes up to 9,600 pounds when properly equipped, and you can pick Active, King Ranch, Platinum or Tremor in standard or extended Max length.
Trims
Active, King Ranch, Platinum, Tremor
Max towing
Up to 9,600 lb, properly equipped
Standard engine
3.5L EcoBoost V6, 400 hp
When Did the 2025 Ford Expedition Arrive, and What Trims Are Offered?
The redesigned 2025 Ford Expedition debuted in October 2024. Production started in January 2025 and deliveries followed in the spring, so what's on the lot right now can vary a lot by trim and length.
The trim lineup got shaken up. XLT is gone and Active takes its place. King Ranch and Platinum carry on at the upper end, and the new Tremor replaces Timberline as the off road model. You can still get the longer Expedition Max, which adds cargo space behind the third row.
- Active: the entry point, with the new screens, Split Gate and trailering tech standard.
- King Ranch: western themed luxury, with the standard 400 horsepower engine.
- Platinum: the luxury model, with packages that can add the High Output engine and more features.
- Tremor: the new off road model with its own engine, tires and underbody protection.

How Does the 2025 Ford Expedition Split Gate Work?
Day to day, the Split Gate is probably the change you'll use most, and Ford put it on every 2025 Expedition. The upper part lifts like a normal liftgate. The lower part folds down like a pickup tailgate. Lift just the upper half to grab a bag of groceries, or drop the bottom to sit on it or slide something long in.
Ford says the lower gate holds up to 500 pounds, so it'll do as a bench at a ballgame or a place to change shoes after a hike. An available Cargo Tailgate Manager adds a seatback. And if you stand at the back for a few seconds with the fob in your pocket, the gate opens on its own.
Farmington driver tip
Picture the lower gate after a day at St. Francois State Park. Drop it, sit down, pull off the muddy boots and toss everything in back without wrestling a full liftgate in the wind.
Lift just the upper half to grab a bag of groceries, or drop the bottom to sit on it or slide something long in.
What Makes the 2025 Ford Expedition Tremor Different?
The Tremor is the Ford Expedition for folks whose weekends end on gravel or dirt. It gets the High Output 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6 standard, rated by Ford at 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque.
- 10.6 inches of ground clearance
- 33 inch General Grabber all terrain tires
- Underbody protection for the front axle, transfer case and fuel tank, plus a front skid plate
- An electronic locking rear differential
- Off road features including Rock Crawl mode, Trail Turn Assist and Trail 1-Pedal Drive
- Auxiliary off road lights in the grille and orange Tremor accents
Around here that's rutted county roads after a storm, the gravel lane to deer camp in the Mark Twain National Forest, or a Big River ramp that gets slick and steep. If your family mostly stays on pavement, you don't need it.
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What Changed Inside the 2025 Ford Expedition?
Climb in and the first thing you'll notice is the 24 inch panoramic display. It's standard on every model and runs along the base of the windshield where the gauges used to be. Below it, a 13.2 inch center touchscreen runs Ford Digital Experience with Google built in, so Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play are right there, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Storage got smarter too. The Flex Powered Console slides back nearly eight inches, and there's a hidden bin underneath. Available Third Row Flexible Seating lets the middle of the third row fold by itself. That leaves a long aisle from the Split Gate forward, handy for fishing rods or a couple of boards from the lumber yard. You'll also find 110 volt, 400 watt outlets in the console and the cargo area.
BlueCruise, Ford's hands free highway driving system, is available on most of the lineup, with trial or plan options that vary by trim. On prequalified divided highways it takes some of the strain out of a long run toward St. Louis.

How Much Can the 2025 Ford Expedition Tow?
Every 2025 Ford Expedition uses a 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6 and a 10 speed automatic. The standard engine makes 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. The High Output version, standard on Tremor and available on Platinum, bumps that to 440.
Ford lists maximum available towing at 9,600 pounds with the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package and a weight distributing hitch, and that package comes standard on four wheel drive models. Ratings change with configuration, so check the exact vehicle before you hook up.
The trailering tech is all standard. Pro Trailer Backup Assist lets you steer a trailer in reverse with a knob. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist helps you line up the ball, and the 360 degree camera with trailer reverse guidance earns its keep at a crowded ramp on Lake Wappapello.
Fredericktown tip
Pulling a camper south on US 67 or a boat out to Clearwater Lake means rolling hills and two lane passing. Put it in Tow/Haul and leave yourself extra room on the grades.
Warranty Forever
Every new Ford Expedition sold at Sam Scism Ford comes with Warranty Forever at no charge. It covers listed engine, transmission and drive axle parts for as long as you own it, no matter the miles, as long as you keep up the customary maintenance and hang on to the records. See the dealer for details.
How it works2025 Ford Expedition Timing and Trims
When did the 2025 Ford Expedition go on sale?
Ford showed it in October 2024 and opened orders that same month. Production started in January 2025, and they hit dealer lots that spring.
What happened to the Expedition XLT and Timberline?
XLT became Active, and Tremor took over from Timberline as the off road model.
Is the Expedition Max still available?
It's back for 2025 next to the standard length model, and it gives you more cargo room behind the third row.
Split Gate and Cargo
Does every 2025 Ford Expedition have the Split Gate?
It's standard on all 2025 Expedition models.
How much weight can the Split Gate hold?
Ford rates the lower gate for up to 500 pounds, so grown ups can sit on it.
Can the Split Gate open hands free?
It can. Stand at the back for a few seconds with the key fob on you and it opens.
Tremor and Off Road
How much ground clearance does the Expedition Tremor have?
Ford lists 10.6 inches for the Tremor, which rides on 33 inch all terrain tires.
What engine does the Expedition Tremor use?
The High Output 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6, rated at 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, comes standard on Tremor.
Does the Tremor have a locking differential?
There's an electronic locking rear differential, plus skid plates and trail driving modes.
Technology and Towing
How big are the screens in the 2025 Ford Expedition?
A 24 inch panoramic display is standard on every model, paired with a 13.2 inch center touchscreen.
Does the 2025 Expedition have Google built in?
Ford Digital Experience puts Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play on the center screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come with it too.
What is the 2025 Ford Expedition's towing capacity?
Ford lists up to 9,600 pounds with the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package and a weight distributing hitch. Ratings vary by configuration.
Buying in Farmington
Can I order a 2025 Ford Expedition built my way?
You can start a custom factory order online. We'll check incoming stock before we send it to Ford, and once there's a VIN you can track the build. Lead times vary.
Can I trade in my current SUV toward a new Expedition?
We'll take trades of any make and condition. Get an online value first, then we'll do a quick appraisal at the store.
Where can I see 2025 Ford Expedition pricing?
Each vehicle in our new inventory shows current pricing and offers. If you'd rather talk it through, call sales at 573-430-1687.