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Compare  |  Farmington, MO Both are full size, body on frame SUVs built for a crowd and a trailer. The differences show up in how they tow, where the space goes, and what kind of engine you want under the hood. Summer is when big SUVs earn their keep around here. Ballgames in Desloge, a camper headed to the lake, grandparents riding along to Sunday dinner in Ste. Genevieve. If you're shopping for something that seats seven or more and pulls a real trailer, the Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Tahoe are the two names most families start with. They have a lot in common. Each uses a 10 speed automatic on a body on frame chassis with an independent rear suspension, which rides better in the third row than the old solid axle SUVs did. The real split comes down to engines, how much you tow, and whether you'd rather have legroom or cargo room in the way back. Quick answer: The Ford Expedition tows more, up to 9,600 pounds when properly equipped versus 8,400 for the Chevrolet Tahoe, and gives third row passengers more legroom with a twin turbo V6 that runs on regular fuel. The Chevrolet Tahoe offers V8 engines and a Duramax diesel, seats up to nine with a front bench, and has more cargo space behind the third row. Max towing Expedition 9,600 lb, Tahoe 8,400 lb, properly equipped Seating Expedition up to 8, Tahoe up to 9 Engines Expedition 3.5L EcoBoost V6; Tahoe V8s or diesel In this post Towing and power Third row and cargo Features you'll use Gravel and off pavement Which one fits you Which Tows More, the Ford Expedition or the Chevrolet Tahoe? On paper, the Ford Expedition. Ford rates it at up to 9,600 pounds when properly equipped, a figure that applies to four wheel drive models with the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package. The Chevrolet Tahoe maxes out at 8,400 pounds, and that number comes from one specific setup: the 5.3L V8, two wheel drive and the Max Trailering Package. Other Tahoe configurations are rated lower, so check the exact truck. Power comes from different places. Every Expedition uses a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque, and the High Output version on the Tremor and available on the Platinum makes 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft. The Tahoe offers a 5.3L V8 with 355 horsepower, a 6.2L V8 with 420 horsepower, and a 3.0L Duramax turbodiesel with 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft. Chevy recommends premium fuel for the 6.2L. The Expedition runs on regular. Ford also makes the hitch work easier. Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist come standard on the Expedition, which helps when you're backing a camper into a tight site by yourself. The Tahoe answers with up to 14 available camera views and Blind Zone Steering Assist with trailering. Farmington driver tip The hills on US 67 south toward Fredericktown and the grades around the Arcadia Valley are where tow ratings stop being numbers on a sticker. Leave room under your SUV's maximum for passengers, gear and the tongue weight of the trailer, and check the door jamb label for payload before you load up. How Do the Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Tahoe Compare on Space? More legroom in the third row or more cargo room behind it. That is the real fork in the road. The Ford Expedition gives third row riders more legroom, about 36.5 inches by KBB's measure, which matters when teenagers or adults sit back there. On most trims its third row splits 40/20/40, so you can fold one seat for a long item and still carry passengers on either side. The Chevrolet Tahoe trades some of that legroom for cargo room. Behind its third row there are 25.5 cubic feet, more than the standard length Expedition, and that's the difference between fitting the stroller and a cooler or choosing one. The Tahoe can also seat nine when it has a front bench seat. The Expedition seats up to eight. If you need both legroom and cargo space, each brand sells a longer version: the Ford Expedition MAX and the Chevrolet Suburban. That's a different conversation, but it's worth a look if your family is still growing. More legroom in the third row or more cargo room behind it. That is the real fork in the road. What Features Set the Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Tahoe Apart? The Ford Expedition's Split Gate is the feature people end up talking about. The rear glass and upper gate open like a normal liftgate, and the lower section folds down like a small tailgate. It makes a handy seat at a ballfield and keeps groceries from rolling out. A power sliding center console can move back up to about eight inches, so second row passengers can reach it. Up front, the Expedition pairs a 13.2 inch touchscreen with a 24 inch display that runs across the base of the windshield. The Chevrolet Tahoe goes big in the middle with a 17.7 inch touchscreen, an 11 inch driver display and an available 15 inch head up display. Both offer hands free highway driving. Ford's BlueCruise is optional on the Expedition, and GM's Super Cruise is available on most Tahoe trims, though not the LS or Z71. Plans and trial periods for each vary, so ask how they work on the vehicle you're looking at. Shop Ford Expedition Inventory Get Your Trade Offer How Do the Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Tahoe Handle Rough Roads? Plenty of families around Farmington live at the end of a gravel road or pull a camper into a grassy campground. Both SUVs have a version built for that. The Ford Expedition Tremor comes with four wheel drive, 33 inch all terrain tires, extra ground clearance, underbody protection and an electronic locking rear differential, plus the High Output engine. The Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 brings a two speed transfer case, an aluminum skid plate, red recovery hooks, Hill Descent Control and an available four corner air suspension that can change ride height. For ride comfort on regular roads, testers have found the two drive more alike than different. J.D. Power's comparison called the Tahoe more composed than expected and the Expedition more agile than expected. A test drive on the roads you drive every day will tell you more than any review. Which Fits Your Family, the Ford Expedition or the Chevrolet Tahoe? Fits you if Ford Expedition You tow a camper or boat that pushes past 8,400 pounds Adults or teens ride in the third row on longer trips You want regular fuel and a twin turbo V6 with strong torque Split Gate and Pro Trailer Backup Assist sound like daily helpers The Tremor's locking rear differential fits your back roads Fits you if Chevrolet Tahoe You want a V8 or a Duramax diesel You need seating for nine with a front bench Cargo space behind the third row matters more than legroom Your trailer sits comfortably under 8,000 pounds A very large center touchscreen is high on your list If the Ford Expedition fits, come drive one at Sam Scism Ford on Flat River Road. Our team can match tow ratings to your trailer and walk through options with our Finance Center if you'd like to see the numbers. 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, regardless of miles, with no deductible, as long as you follow the customary maintenance and keep records. See the dealer for details. How it works Towing How much can the Ford Expedition tow? + Up to 9,600 pounds when properly equipped, which means four wheel drive with the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package. Your exact rating depends on configuration. How much can the Chevrolet Tahoe tow? + Chevrolet lists a maximum of 8,400 pounds, which requires the 5.3L V8, two wheel drive and the Max Trailering Package. Other setups are rated lower. Does the Ford Expedition help with backing up a trailer? + Pro Trailer Backup Assist lets you steer the trailer with a knob while the SUV handles the steering wheel, and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist helps line up the hitch. Both come standard on the Ford Expedition. Engines and Fuel Does the Ford Expedition have a V8? + No, it uses a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with 400 horsepower, or 440 in High Output form. Its 480 to 510 lb-ft of torque is what does the heavy pulling. Does the Chevrolet Tahoe come with a diesel? + A 3.0L Duramax turbodiesel with 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft is available on the LT and higher trims of the Chevrolet Tahoe. Which one runs on regular gas? + The Ford Expedition runs on regular. Chevrolet recommends premium for the Tahoe's 6.2L V8, while the 5.3L uses regular. Seating and Cargo Which has more third row legroom? + The Ford Expedition, with about 36.5 inches according to KBB, which is more than the Chevrolet Tahoe offers. Which has more cargo space behind the third row? + The Chevrolet Tahoe, with 25.5 cubic feet behind the third row. The longer Ford Expedition MAX adds considerably more if you need both. How many people does each one seat? + The Ford Expedition seats up to eight. The Chevrolet Tahoe seats seven with captain's chairs or up to nine with a front bench. Features and Technology What is the Ford Expedition Split Gate? + It is a rear gate with an upper section that lifts like a normal liftgate and a lower section that folds down like a small tailgate for seating or loading. Do both SUVs offer hands free highway driving? + Ford offers BlueCruise on the Expedition and Chevrolet offers Super Cruise on several Tahoe trims. Each runs on a plan after any included trial. Which is the off road version of each? + The Ford Expedition Tremor and the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71. The Tremor adds a locking rear differential and 33 inch all terrain tires, while the Z71 adds a two speed transfer case and available air suspension. Buying at Sam Scism Ford Can I trade in my Chevrolet Tahoe toward a Ford Expedition? + We take trades of any make. Start with Get Your Trade Offer online, then bring it in for an appraisal. Does the Ford Expedition come with Warranty Forever? + Every new Ford sold at Sam Scism Ford includes Warranty Forever at no charge, covering listed powertrain parts as long as you own it with the customary maintenance and records. Can I order a Ford Expedition built the way I want? + Our team can start a custom factory order, check incoming stock first, and track it once a VIN is assigned. Call sales at 573-430-1687 to start. See current offers Check new Ford Expedition specials before you shop. New Specials Ask about the Ford Expedition Reach sales at 573-430-1687 or send a message. Contact Us

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 In this post Timing and trims The new Split Gate The new Tremor trim Interior and tech Power and towing 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. Shop Ford Expedition Inventory Order Your Ford Expedition 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 works 2025 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. Value your trade See what your current SUV is worth toward a Ford Expedition. Get Your Trade Offer Talk Ford Expedition with us Reach the sales team at 573-430-1687 or send a message. Contact Us