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Updates to 2025 Ford Expedition provide heft, space, aesthetics

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The 2025 Ford Expedition received a refresh, including new head and tail lights, a revised grille, new wheel designs and more. Check out this roomy and stylish SUV at Earnhardt Ford or Rodeo Ford.

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This full-size SUV offers a smooth ride and can handle moderate off-roading and hauling, with a 9600-pound maximum towing capacity, noted Car and Driver in a review. The lone powertrain, twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engine ranges in output from 400 to 440 horsepower, depending on the trim level, with 10-speed automatic transmission. 

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Inside, both driver and passengers will find a comfortable setting, with room for up to eight people and plenty of storage space. A three-seat second row is standard, or you can opt for two captain’s chairs instead. Seating also includes a third row that “won’t torture adults,” said Car and Driver. The third row is also power-foldable and can be controlled from the cargo area or back seats. The second and third rows fold flat, creating plenty of space to haul gear. 

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There’s also plenty of cargo space in the back, and the Expedition features a new way to access it with a two-piece opening with an upper liftgate and lower tailgate.

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The vehicle’s 24.0-inch infotainment screen sits in the center, with a unit above displaying gauges and additional information. All trim levels include onboard wi-fi and a power-adjustable center console. The system is built on Google software, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, featuring over-the-air update options. 

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Upgraded trim levels include 33-inch all-terrain tires and off-roading technology, said Car and Driver, including Ford’s Trail Turn Assist, Rock Crawl driving mode, and low-speed cruise control for downhill driving. Safety features include collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure and lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control.

Test drives by Car and Driver revealed that the 440-hp high-output V-6 “rocketed” to 60 miles per hour in just 4.9 seconds, which they noted as impressive for a nearly 6,000-pound vehicle. Test drive the 2025 Ford Expedition soon at Earnhardt Ford or Rodeo Ford, or shop online anytime. You’ll find a hefty and stylish SUV with plenty of space for people and gear. And that ain’t no bull!

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.

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