2027 Ford Expedition: The Complete Buyer's Guide
The 2027 Ford Expedition is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV built around a 3.5L EcoBoost V6, three rows of seating, and a tow rating that reaches 9,600 lbs when properly equipped. It comes in seven configurations across two lengths. Here is the complete guide to what changed for 2027, what each configuration can actually do, and the equipment choices that change the answer, verified against Ford's published specifications.
What is new on the 2027 Ford Expedition?
For 2027, the Expedition adds a 30th Anniversary Appearance Package on Platinum with exclusive Blue Ember Metallic paint, two new colors in Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat and Nocturnal Blue Metallic, and two-wheel drive availability on Platinum and King Ranch for the first time. The Ford Security Package is included for a year.
2027 Ford Expedition: the key changes
- 30th Anniversary Appearance Package on Expedition Platinum, with exclusive available Blue Ember Metallic paint.
- Two new colors on select models: Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat and Nocturnal Blue Metallic.
- 4x2 is now available on Platinum and King Ranch. This is the change most worth understanding before you order, and we cover why below.
- Ford Security Package included for a year, then available by monthly subscription, or as a one-time purchase at the time of sale that is good for seven years.
What models does the 2027 Ford Expedition come in?
Seven configurations across four trims. Active, Platinum, Tremor, and King Ranch in the standard wheelbase, plus MAX Active, MAX Platinum, and MAX King Ranch in the longer body. There is no MAX Tremor, so the Tremor is offered in the standard wheelbase only.
Expedition Active
The volume model, and the only trim that comes standard with eight-passenger seating in either length, using front captain's chairs with second- and third-row bench seats. The standard 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and the 10-speed automatic. Offered in both lengths.
Expedition Platinum
The comfort and technology trim, and the one that gets the new 30th Anniversary Appearance Package. The High-Output engine is available here and on MAX Platinum. Standard seating is seven, with eight available through the second-row bench. Offered in both lengths.
Expedition Tremor STANDARD WHEELBASE ONLY
The off-road model, and the only Expedition with the High-Output engine as standard equipment. At 10.6 inches of minimum running ground clearance it carries nearly two more inches than the 8.7 inches most Expedition models have, and at 78.9 inches it is the tallest Expedition. Worth measuring your garage door before you order one. Standard wheelbase only.
Expedition King Ranch
The western-themed luxury trim, in both lengths. One limitation to know before you order: King Ranch is the only Expedition not offered with eight-passenger seating, in either length. It is seven passengers, with front and second-row captain's chairs and a third-row bench.
How much horsepower does the 2027 Ford Expedition have?
The standard 3.5L EcoBoost V6 is rated at 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. A High-Output version of the same engine is rated at 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft, and it is standard on the Expedition Tremor and available on Platinum and MAX Platinum. Both pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Where you find it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 400 | 480 lb-ft | Standard on Active, Platinum, King Ranch and their MAX versions |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 High-Output | 440 | 510 lb-ft | Standard on Tremor; available on Platinum and MAX Platinum |
Worth knowing before you compare these numbers to anything else. Both ratings are premium-fuel numbers. Ford rates Expedition horsepower and torque on premium fuel per the SAE J1349 standard, while listing regular unleaded as the recommended fuel on the same specification page. Ford does not publish a regular-fuel rating, so 400 and 440 are what the engine makes on premium.
How much can the 2027 Ford Expedition tow?
A four-wheel-drive Expedition is rated at up to 9,600 lbs with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, and a four-wheel-drive Expedition MAX at up to 9,000 lbs with the same package. Two-wheel-drive models are rated at up to 6,000 lbs for the standard Expedition and up to 6,300 lbs for the MAX.
| Configuration | Maximum loaded trailer weight |
|---|---|
| Expedition 4x2 | 6,000 lbs |
| Expedition 4x4 with Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package | 9,600 lbs |
| Expedition MAX 4x2 | 6,300 lbs |
| Expedition MAX 4x4 with Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package | 9,000 lbs |
Two things that surprise people
The longer one tows less. A properly equipped MAX is rated at 9,000 lbs against the standard wheelbase's 9,600. If you are choosing MAX for towing, you are choosing the wrong one. Choose MAX for cargo space behind the third row, which is where its extra length actually goes.
Two-wheel drive is new on Platinum and King Ranch for 2027, and it costs you most of the tow rating. The Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package is offered on four-wheel-drive models, so a two-wheel-drive Platinum or King Ranch is rated at 6,000 lbs and cannot be equipped to reach 9,600. If you tow anything substantial, order four-wheel drive. This is the single easiest mistake to make on a 2027 order sheet.
One more practical note from Ford's own towing guide: trailer ratings above 7,000 lbs call for a weight-distributing hitch on both the standard and MAX bodies. That is not an upsell, it is a condition of the rating.
What is the EPA-estimated MPG for the 2027 Ford Expedition?
Two-wheel-drive models are EPA-estimated at 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. Four-wheel-drive models are EPA-estimated at 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. The High-Output engine on the Tremor carries the same 15 and 22 as the standard engine in four-wheel drive.
| Model | EPA-estimated MPG city/hwy |
|---|---|
| Expedition Active (4x2) | 16/23 |
| Expedition MAX Active (4x2) | 16/23 |
| Expedition Platinum | 15/22 |
| Expedition MAX Platinum | 15/22 |
| Expedition Tremor | 15/22 |
| Expedition King Ranch | 15/22 |
| Expedition MAX King Ranch | 15/22 |
Ford does not publish a combined figure for the 2027 Expedition, so any combined number you see quoted elsewhere is somebody's arithmetic rather than an EPA rating.
What is the difference between the Expedition and the Expedition MAX?
The Expedition MAX is 221.7 inches long against the standard Expedition's 209.9 inches. That 11.8 inches goes almost entirely into cargo volume behind the third row, which grows from 22.9 to 37.4 cubic feet. The tradeoff is 600 lbs of tow rating, and the Tremor is not offered in the MAX body.
| Measure | Expedition | Expedition MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 209.9 in | 221.7 in |
| Width including mirrors | 94.6 in | 94.6 in |
| Cargo behind third row | 22.9 cu ft | 37.4 cu ft |
| Cargo behind second row | 69.9 cu ft | 84.5 cu ft |
| Maximum cargo | 108.5 cu ft | 123.1 cu ft |
| Max towing, 4x4, properly equipped | 9,600 lbs | 9,000 lbs |
| Tremor offered | Yes | No |
Cargo figures are Ford's available optimized volumes.
Height by model
Height matters more on this vehicle than on most, because a full-size SUV and a residential garage door are closer in dimension than people expect. Every model is 94.6 inches wide including mirrors.
| Model | Length | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition Active | 209.9 in | 78.1 in |
| Expedition MAX Active | 221.7 in | 78.0 in |
| Expedition Platinum | 209.9 in | 78.1 in |
| Expedition MAX Platinum | 221.7 in | 78.0 in |
| Expedition Tremor | 209.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Expedition King Ranch | 209.9 in | 78.1 in |
| Expedition MAX King Ranch | 221.7 in | 78.0 in |
Minimum running ground clearance is 8.7 inches on most Expedition models and 10.6 inches on the Tremor.
How many people does the 2027 Ford Expedition seat?
Up to eight, depending on the model and the seating layout you order. Active and MAX Active come standard with eight. Platinum, MAX Platinum, and Tremor come standard with seven and offer eight through the available second-row bench seat. King Ranch is seven passengers only, in both lengths.
| Model | Standard seating | Available seating |
|---|---|---|
| Active and MAX Active | 8 | 7 |
| Platinum and MAX Platinum | 7 | 8 |
| Tremor | 7 | 8 |
| King Ranch and MAX King Ranch | 7 | Not offered |
The difference is second-row captain's chairs versus a second-row bench. Captain's chairs are the more comfortable choice and the reason most trims sit at seven. A 60/40 PowerFold third-row bench is standard, which is what makes the cargo figures above achievable without wrestling seats by hand.
Specifications verified against Ford's published 2027 Expedition specifications and Ford's published 2027 Expedition towing guide. Figures vary by configuration, drivetrain, and package. Confirm the exact equipment on any specific vehicle via its window sticker.
Which 2027 Expedition topics should I research next?
Start with the two decisions that shape everything else: standard wheelbase or MAX, and two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Those two narrow the lineup faster than trim choice does, and they are the two that cannot be changed after the vehicle is built.
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2027 Ford Expedition questions, answered
What is new on the 2027 Ford Expedition?
For 2027 the Expedition adds a 30th Anniversary Appearance Package on Expedition Platinum with exclusive available Blue Ember Metallic paint, and two new colors on select models in Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat and Nocturnal Blue Metallic. Two-wheel drive is now available on Platinum and King Ranch models. The Ford Security Package is included for a year and is then available by monthly subscription, or as a one-time purchase at the time of the vehicle sale that is good for seven years.
How much can the 2027 Ford Expedition tow?
A four-wheel-drive Expedition is rated at up to 9,600 lbs when equipped with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, and a four-wheel-drive Expedition MAX at up to 9,000 lbs with the same package. Two-wheel-drive models are rated at up to 6,000 lbs for the standard Expedition and up to 6,300 lbs for the MAX. The Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package is offered on four-wheel-drive models, so a two-wheel-drive Expedition cannot be equipped to reach the higher ratings. Ford's towing guide calls for a weight-distributing hitch on trailer ratings above 7,000 lbs.
How much horsepower does the 2027 Ford Expedition have?
The standard 3.5L EcoBoost V6 is rated at 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 High-Output is rated at 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft, and it is standard on the Expedition Tremor and available on Platinum and MAX Platinum. Both pair with a 10-speed automatic. Ford rates both on premium fuel per the SAE J1349 standard while listing regular unleaded as the recommended fuel.
What is the difference between the 2027 Expedition and the Expedition MAX?
The Expedition MAX is 221.7 inches long and the standard Expedition is 209.9 inches, a difference of 11.8 inches that goes almost entirely into cargo space. The MAX offers 37.4 cubic feet behind the third row against 22.9 for the standard model, and 123.1 cubic feet maximum against 108.5. The tradeoff is towing, because a properly equipped four-wheel-drive MAX is rated at 9,000 lbs while the standard wheelbase is rated at 9,600 lbs. The Expedition Tremor is offered in the standard wheelbase only.
What is the EPA-estimated MPG for the 2027 Ford Expedition?
Two-wheel-drive models are EPA-estimated at 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway, and four-wheel-drive models at 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. Expedition Active and MAX Active in two-wheel drive are rated 16/23. Platinum, MAX Platinum, Tremor, King Ranch, and MAX King Ranch are rated 15/22. Ford does not publish a combined figure for the 2027 Expedition.
How many people does the 2027 Ford Expedition seat?
Up to eight. Expedition Active and MAX Active come standard with seating for eight, using front captain's chairs with second- and third-row bench seats. Platinum, MAX Platinum, and Tremor come standard with seating for seven using front and second-row captain's chairs, with eight available through the second-row bench seat. King Ranch and MAX King Ranch are offered with seven-passenger seating only.
Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Specifications verified against Ford's published 2027 Expedition specifications and Ford's published 2027 Expedition towing guide. Horsepower and torque ratings are as published by Ford on premium fuel per the SAE J1349 standard. Towing and payload figures require proper equipment and vary based on cargo, configuration, accessories, and number of passengers. Cargo volumes are Ford's available optimized figures. EPA-estimated ratings are for comparison purposes only; actual mileage varies. Feature, model, and package availability changes through the model year. Confirm the exact equipment on any specific vehicle via its window sticker.