Textual content by Tom Appel
2025 Ford Expedition Tremor 4X4
Specs
Class: Midsize Pickup Truck
Seating Capability: 8
Nation of Manufacture: U.S.
Miles pushed: 138
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | A |
| Energy and Efficiency | B+ |
| Match and End | A- |
| Gasoline Economic system | C+ |
| Worth | B |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different automobiles in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and will not mirror Client Information’s impressions of all the mannequin lineup. | |
| Large & Tall Consolation | |
| Large Man | A |
| Tall Man | A |
| Large & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Large” score based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” score based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 440-horsepower 3.5-liter |
| Engine Kind | Turbocharged V6 |
| Transmission | 10-speed automated |
| Drive Wheels | 4WD |
Noticed gasoline financial system: 17.0 mpg
Driving combine: 65% metropolis, 35% freeway
EPA-estimated gasoline financial system: 15/22/18 (mpg metropolis/freeway/mixed)
Gasoline kind: Common gasoline
Base worth: $81,350 (not together with $2195 vacation spot cost)
Choices on take a look at automobile: Particular paint ($995), power-folding 2nd-row bench seat ($595), Connectivity Package deal ($745), under-body safety ($425), Cargo Tailgate Supervisor ($390)
Worth as examined: $86,695
Audio-System Model
Bang & Olufsen
Audio-System High quality
Poor Honest Good Very-Good Wonderful
Execs and Cons
The good: Shocking dealing with, loads of individuals and cargo house
The great: Stylish and quiet cabin, surplus energy, respectable gasoline financial system
The not so good: As dear as class competitors,
Overview
What’s worse than ready for the mud to decide on a multiyear reorganization plan? A plan, launched with all the finest intentions, however one sidelined by some confusion over a number of small however necessary particulars.
Ford is now celebrating slightly branding readability, after a interval of unintended misdirection. Right here’s the story:
Tremor
Ford launched off-road variations of the Explorer midsize crossover and Expedition giant SUV underneath the Timberline banner for the 2022 mannequin yr. The automobiles themselves had been effective, however Timberline identify by no means appeared to click on with the media or with customers.
So, for 2025, the Expeditions off-road trim degree was been renamed Tremor. For these not within the know, Ford has been making use of the Tremor badge to rugged variants of its full-size pickup vehicles for some time now. And, branding followers will probably be completely satisfied to know, the Explorer provides a Tremor mannequin for the 2026 mannequin yr. Lastly, a common sub-brand they are often persistently utilized to most of Ford’s SUVs and pickup vehicles.
Now, for this to work, we have to neglect Ford’s earlier use of the Tremor moniker, then utilized to sporty variations of the F-150. You may test the “previous” Tremors right here.
2025 Freshening
The Tremor information is overshadowed considerably by a major refresh of the Expedition for 2025, Together with new front- and rear-end design parts, together with an up to date grille, and new wheel decisions. A whole overhaul of the Expeditions dashboard and console can also be a part of the replace.
Costs are additionally up for 2025, this due largely to the elimination of a base trim degree. Extra on that in a second.
Engines
Energy for the Expedition comes completely from Ford’s 3.5-liter “EcoBoost” turbocharged V6. The graceful and shout powerplant is rated at 400 horsepower within the base “Lively” trim degree, and 440 horsepower in all different functions. All Expeditions include a 10-speed automated transmission, and all trim ranges save for the Lively include customary 4WD.
Costs and Trim Ranges
For 2025 Expedition is supply in 4 trim ranges:
- Lively ($64,995)
- Platinum ($77,445)
- Tremor ($83,945)
- King Ranch ($86,595)
That is down from seven trim ranges for 2024. Gone is the bottom XL, which began final yr at $57,625. This yr’s Lively trim degree aligns finest with the 2024 XLT mannequin, which began at $61,690.
Platinum Final Package deal
Supplied solely on the Platinum is the Platinum Final Package deal ($13,570), which ups the content material degree to that of the King Ranch, however with out the latter’s brand-specific leather-based cabin trim.
Expedition MAX
Buyers on the lookout for extra cabin house can go for the Max mannequin, which provides 12 inches of general size—and plenty of cargo house—for a further $3000. The Max possibility is just not supplied on the Tremor.
4WD
Additionally obtainable is 4WD, which is customary on all trim ranges save for the Lively, on which it provides $3000 to the underside line.
Check Automotive
Client Information lately spent every week behind the wheel of a 2025 Expedition Tremor in Glacier Grey. Together with vacation spot cost, our take a look at automobile got here to $86,995.
Dashboard and Touchscreens
Of us having hung out within the lately up to date—and mechanically comparable Lincoln Navigator will respect the Expedition’s cabin updates. Whereas the dash-top display doesn’t stretch the width of the cabin—a factor which is now a Lincoln trademark characteristic—it’s giant, properly positioned, and straightforward to learn.
The massive display contains the instrument panel, and extends to the middle of the sprint, that includes configurable readouts, together with such features and media and navigation. The display is brilliant, clear, and straightforward to learn even in brilliant mild.
Controls and Supplies
We discovered most programs straightforward sufficient to function, and most controls straightforward to control at a look. And as for the remainder of the cabin, dang. The Expedition is infringing on Lincoln territory, even in rough-and rugged Tremor trim. And, as this automobile comes near $90,000, issues ought to feel and appear spiffy.
Room and Consolation
And as is the case with most automobiles on this class, there may be all types of house for 4 adults within the first two seating rows, and cheap house for adults within the 3rd-row. Plus accessing the back-most seating row is pretty straightforward, although we’d ship youthful and extra nimble passengers again that means first.
Quietness
Underway the cabin is impressively quiet, even at freeway pace. Simple dialog between all seating rows is feasible, as is solely enjoyable throughout a momentary hush within the journey motion.
Energy and Efficiency
Energy is plentiful, because the Ecoboost engines serves up oodles of prepared torque, and works properly with the exact and smooth-shifting automated transmission. The engine is mostly properly muted, however does produce a rewarding grown when pressed into motion. And all the facility comes comparatively effectively.
Gasoline financial system
We noticed precisely 17 mpg over 138 miles of routine driving. In comparison with the Expeditions of a pair generations in the past, the brand new truck is nearly Prius like in its miserly dealing with of the gasoline provide.
Journey and Dealing with
Most dynamically spectacular, maybe, is the Expedition’s experience and dealing with stability. The massive Ford could also be the perfect dealing with automobile on this section, serving up wonderful management in corners, and extra steering really feel than any class rival. The experience is agency—within the sporty, European sense of the phrase—presumably too agency for some shopper. We, nevertheless, respect the general sense of composure, and respect the dearth of extra physique movement on tough and damaged surfaces.
Worth
Impressed as we’re by the Expedition, we barely choose the newly redesign Nissan Armada, primarily due to its decrease base worth. That mentioned, we strongly advocate customers take a look at drive the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban due in addition to the GMC Yukon as properly. All 4 automobiles are worthy of customer consideration, although those that put a excessive precedence on dealing with could also be finest suited by Ford’s wonderful big-SUV providing. As for the Tremor trim degree, it seems to be cool, however provides rather a lot to the underside line. Significantly think about the high-value Lively trim you probably have no critical trail-running aspirations.
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2025 Ford Expedition Tremor Footage
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