The 2026 Ford Expedition: A Full-Size Family SUV for Central Indiana

The 2026 Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV built to carry eight people and tow almost five tons without feeling stretched. It pairs a 400-horsepower turbocharged V6 with three usable rows, up to 9,600 lbs of towing, and Kelley Blue Book's 2026 Best Buy Award for full-size SUVs, in a lineup that runs from the value-focused Active to the off-road Tremor and the leather-lined King Ranch. Ed Martin Ford sells and orders the Expedition across Central Indiana for big families, people who tow, and anyone who has outgrown a smaller SUV. There is also a longer Expedition MAX for when the standard cargo hold still is not enough.

The Expedition Lineup

The 2026 Expedition comes in four trims, each seating up to eight across three rows, in a standard length or the extended Expedition MAX. The Active is the value leader, the Platinum and King Ranch are the luxury trims, and the Tremor is the off-road build. The main choices are trim, body length, and whether you add the High-Output engine.

Trim	Starting Price	Drive	Engine	Signature
Active	Low $60,000s	RWD, available 4WD	3.5L EcoBoost V6, 400 hp	Value leader, 24-inch panoramic display, Split Gate, seating up to 8
Platinum	Mid $70,000s	4WD	3.5L EcoBoost V6, 400 hp (440 available)	Leather, panoramic roof, B&O audio, 360-degree zone lighting
Tremor	Low $80,000s	4WD	3.5L EcoBoost V6 High-Output, 440 hp	Off-road build, 33-inch tires, Rock Crawl mode, 10.6-inch clearance
King Ranch	Mid $80,000s	4WD	3.5L EcoBoost V6, 400 hp	Top luxury, Del Rio leather, 22-inch wheels, adaptive damping

Those starting prices are approximate bands for the standard-length body; the longer Expedition MAX adds roughly $3,000, and the figure on a specific build depends on options. The lineup is easiest to sort through against what is in stock.

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Engine, Towing, and the Tremor

Every Expedition runs Ford's 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 with a 10-speed automatic. Most trims make 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque; the High-Output version, standard on the Tremor and available on the Platinum, makes 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Active, and Control Trac four-wheel drive is available there and standard on the rest. Properly equipped with four-wheel drive and the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, the Expedition tows up to 9,600 lbs, or up to 9,000 on the longer MAX, and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist helps line up and back to a trailer. The Tremor is the off-road build, with the High-Output engine, 33-inch all-terrain tires, 10.6 inches of ground clearance, an electronic-locking rear differential, skid plates, and a Rock Crawl drive mode.

Three Rows, Seating, and Cargo

The Expedition seats up to eight across three rows, with a second row available as a bench or captain's chairs and a third row roomy enough for adults. Behind the third row there is 21.6 cubic feet of cargo, growing to about 60.8 behind the second row and 180.5 with both rear rows folded. The longer Expedition MAX stretches that further for families who travel with everything, and the Ford Split Gate, a two-piece power liftgate, makes loading easier, with an available Open On Approach feature. Kelley Blue Book named the Expedition its Best Full-Size SUV in the 2026 Best Buy Awards, in large part for this blend of space and everyday usability.

Interior and Technology

Inside, the Expedition centers on a 24-inch panoramic display paired with a 13.2-inch center touchscreen running the Ford Digital Experience, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Available Ford BlueCruise adds hands-free highway driving, and Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0 is standard, including adaptive cruise control and the core driver-assist features. A 400-watt Pro Power Onboard outlet, 360-degree zone lighting, and a panoramic roof are available, and the Platinum and King Ranch add leather, heated and ventilated seats, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and power-deployable running boards. It works as well for a school run as it does for a road trip.

The Expedition in Central Indiana

A full-size SUV earns its space in Central Indiana when there are kids, gear, and a trailer to move at the same time. The Expedition seats eight, tows up to 9,600 lbs for a boat or camper headed to a lake, and its four-wheel-drive versions handle Indiana winters and gravel roads alike. The longer MAX adds cargo room for road trips, and the trade-off for that capability is size and fuel economy that land about where you would expect for a full-size SUV. We sell and order the Expedition from our Anderson location for families across Central Indiana, from Muncie to Noblesville.

Size, Fuel Economy, and Warranty

The standard Expedition rides on a 122.5-inch wheelbase and measures 209.9 inches long; the MAX stretches to a 131.5-inch wheelbase and 221.7 inches. Both seat up to eight and run on regular gasoline.

Configuration	EPA-estimated MPG (city / hwy / combined)
3.5L EcoBoost V6, 4x2	16 / 24 / 19
3.5L EcoBoost V6, 4x4	15 / 22 / 18

Every new Expedition is backed by Ford's New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Coverage	Term
Bumper-to-bumper	3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain	5 years / 60,000 miles
Safety restraint	5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion (perforation)	5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance	5 years / 60,000 miles

Room for the Family and the Trailer

The Expedition is built for families who need real space and real capability in one vehicle. The Active covers most of what buyers need at the lowest price, the Platinum and King Ranch add luxury, the Tremor handles trails, and the MAX adds length for serious cargo. Whether you need three usable rows, 9,600 lbs of towing, or both is what decides where you land.

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2026 Ford Expedition FAQ

How many people does the 2026 Ford Expedition seat?

Up to eight across three rows. A second-row bench seats eight, while available second-row captain's chairs seat seven, and the third row is genuinely usable for adults. The Expedition MAX seats the same number with more cargo room behind the third row.

How much can the 2026 Expedition tow?

Up to 9,600 lbs when properly equipped with four-wheel drive and the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, or up to 9,000 lbs on the longer MAX. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist helps with lining up and backing to a trailer.

What is the difference between the Expedition and Expedition MAX?

The MAX is the extended-length version, on a 131.5-inch wheelbase and 221.7 inches long versus 122.5 and 209.9 for the standard body. It carries more cargo behind the third row while keeping the same engine, seating, and features.

What engine does the 2026 Expedition have?

A 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 with a 10-speed automatic, making 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. A High-Output version (440 hp, 510 lb-ft) is standard on the Tremor and available on the Platinum. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Active, with four-wheel drive available there and standard elsewhere.

What is the Expedition Tremor?

The Tremor is the off-road trim, with the High-Output engine, 33-inch all-terrain tires, 10.6 inches of ground clearance, an electronic-locking rear differential, skid plates, and a Rock Crawl drive mode. It trades a little ride height and economy for real trail capability.

What is the 2026 Expedition's fuel economy?

It is EPA-estimated at 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway in 4x2, and 15 city and 22 highway in 4x4, on regular gasoline. Those figures are typical for a full-size SUV of this size and capability.

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