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 autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim stage evaluated, and should not mirror Client Information’s impressions of the whole mannequin lineup. | |
| Large & Tall Consolation | |
| Large Man | A |
| Tall Man | A |
| Large & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Large” score primarily based on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” score primarily based on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 440-horsepower 3.5-liter |
| Engine Sort | Turbocharged V6 |
| Transmission | 10-speed automated |
| Drive Wheels | 4WD |
Noticed gas economic system: 17.0 mpg
Driving combine: 65% metropolis, 35% freeway
EPA-estimated gas economic system: 15/22/18 (mpg metropolis/freeway/mixed)
Gasoline kind: Common fuel
Base worth: $81,350 (not together with $2195 vacation spot cost)
Choices on check automobile: Particular paint ($995), power-folding 2nd-row bench seat ($595), Connectivity Bundle ($745), under-body safety ($425), Cargo Tailgate Supervisor ($390)
Worth as examined: $86,695
Audio-System Model
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Audio-System High quality
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Professionals and Cons
The good: Shocking dealing with, loads of individuals and cargo area
The nice: Elegant and quiet cabin, surplus energy, respectable gas economic 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 the entire finest intentions, however one sidelined by some confusion over a number of small however vital particulars.
Ford is now celebrating a bit 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 massive SUV below the Timberline banner for the 2022 mannequin yr. The autos themselves have been high quality, however Timberline identify by no means appeared to click on with the media or with customers.
So, for 2025, the Expeditions off-road trim stage 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 can be completely satisfied to know, the Explorer provides a Tremor mannequin for the 2026 mannequin yr. Lastly, a common sub-brand they are often constantly 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 possibly can verify the “outdated” 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 be a part of the replace.
Costs are additionally up for 2025, this due largely to the elimination of a base trim stage. Extra on that in a second.
Engines
Energy for the Expedition comes solely from Ford’s 3.5-liter “EcoBoost” turbocharged V6. The graceful and shout powerplant is rated at 400 horsepower within the base “Lively” trim stage, and 440 horsepower in all different purposes. 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 stage aligns finest with the 2024 XLT mannequin, which began at $61,690.
Platinum Final Bundle
Supplied solely on the Platinum is the Platinum Final Bundle ($13,570), which ups the content material stage to that of the King Ranch, however with out the latter’s brand-specific leather-based cabin trim.
Expedition MAX
Buyers in search of further cabin area can go for the Max mannequin, which provides 12 inches of general size—and many cargo area—for a further $3000. The Max possibility shouldn’t be provided on the Tremor.
4WD
Additionally out there is 4WD, which is customary on all trim ranges save for the Lively, on which it provides $3000 to the underside line.
Take a look at Automobile
Client Information just lately spent every week behind the wheel of a 2025 Expedition Tremor in Glacier Grey. Together with vacation spot cost, our check automobile got here to $86,995.
Dashboard and Touchscreens
Of us having frolicked within the just lately up to date—and mechanically related Lincoln Navigator will recognize the Expedition’s cabin updates. Whereas the dash-top display screen doesn’t stretch the width of the cabin—a factor which is now a Lincoln trademark function—it’s massive, properly positioned, and straightforward to learn.
The large display screen consists of 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 screen is shiny, clear, and straightforward to learn even in shiny gentle.
Controls and Supplies
We discovered most methods 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 look spiffy.
Room and Consolation
And as is the case with most autos on this class, there may be all kinds of area for 4 adults within the first two seating rows, and affordable area 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 method first.
Quietness
Underway the cabin is impressively quiet, even at freeway velocity. Simple dialog between all seating rows is feasible, as is solely stress-free 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 usually properly muted, however does produce a rewarding grown when pressed into motion. And all the facility comes comparatively effectively.
Gasoline economic 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 gas provide.
Trip and Dealing with
Most dynamically spectacular, maybe, is the Expedition’s experience and dealing with steadiness. The large Ford could also be the perfect dealing with automobile on this section, serving up glorious management in corners, and extra steering really feel than any class rival. The experience is agency—within the sporty, European sense of the phrase—probably too agency for some shopper. We, nevertheless, recognize the general sense of composure, and recognize the shortage of extra physique movement on tough and damaged surfaces.
Worth
Impressed as we’re by the Expedition, we barely want the newly redesign Nissan Armada, primarily due to its decrease base worth. That stated, we strongly advocate customers check drive the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban due in addition to the GMC Yukon as properly. All 4 autos are worthy of customer consideration, although those that put a excessive precedence on dealing with could also be finest suited by Ford’s glorious big-SUV providing. As for the Tremor trim stage, it seems to be cool, however provides lots to the underside line. Significantly think about the high-value Lively trim when you have no severe trail-running aspirations.
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2025 Ford Expedition Tremor Footage
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