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 degree evaluated, and will not mirror Shopper Information’s impressions of your entire mannequin lineup. | |
| Massive & Tall Consolation | |
| Massive Man | A |
| Tall Man | A |
| Massive & Tall consolation rankings are for entrance seats solely. “Massive” ranking based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking based mostly 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 financial system: 17.0 mpg
Driving combine: 65% metropolis, 35% freeway
EPA-estimated gas 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 check 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
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Professionals and Cons
The good: Shocking dealing with, loads of individuals and cargo area
The nice: Stylish and quiet cabin, surplus energy, first rate gas financial system
The not so good: As dear as class competitors,
Evaluate
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 just a few small however vital particulars.
Ford is now celebrating slightly branding readability, after a interval of unintentional 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 12 months. The autos themselves have been superb, however Timberline title by no means appeared to click on with the media or with buyers.
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 vans for some time now. And, branding followers might be pleased to know, the Explorer provides a Tremor mannequin for the 2026 mannequin 12 months. Lastly, a common sub-brand they are often persistently utilized to most of Ford’s SUVs and pickup vans.
Now, for this to work, we have to overlook Ford’s earlier use of the Tremor moniker, then utilized to sporty variations of the F-150. You possibly can test the “outdated” Tremors right here.
2025 Freshening
The Tremor information is overshadowed considerably by a big refresh of the Expedition for 2025, Together with new front- and rear-end design components, together with an up to date grille, and new wheel decisions. An entire 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 solely from Ford’s 3.5-liter “EcoBoost” turbocharged V6. The sleek and shout powerplant is rated at 400 horsepower within the base “Energetic” trim degree, and 440 horsepower in all different functions. All Expeditions include a 10-speed automated transmission, and all trim ranges save for the Energetic include normal 4WD.
Costs and Trim Ranges
For 2025 Expedition is provide in 4 trim ranges:
- Energetic ($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 12 months at $57,625. This 12 months’s Energetic 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
Customers searching for further cabin area can go for the Max mannequin, which provides 12 inches of general size—and plenty of cargo area—for an extra $3000. The Max choice just isn’t provided on the Tremor.
4WD
Additionally accessible is 4WD, which is normal on all trim ranges save for the Energetic, on which it provides $3000 to the underside line.
Check Automotive
Shopper 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 comparable Lincoln Navigator will recognize 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, nicely positioned, and simple 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 simple to learn even in brilliant mild.
Controls and Supplies
We discovered most techniques simple sufficient to function, and most controls simple to govern 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’s all kinds of area for 4 adults within the first two seating rows, and cheap area for adults within the 3rd-row. Plus accessing the back-most seating row is pretty simple, although we’d ship youthful and extra nimble passengers again that manner first.
Quietness
Underway the cabin is impressively quiet, even at freeway velocity. Straightforward dialog between all seating rows is feasible, as is just 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 nicely with the exact and smooth-shifting automated transmission. The engine is mostly nicely 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 sort of Prius like in its miserly dealing with of the gas provide.
Experience and Dealing with
Most dynamically spectacular, maybe, is the Expedition’s journey and dealing with steadiness. The massive Ford could also be the most effective dealing with automobile on this phase, serving up wonderful management in corners, and extra steering really feel than any class rival. The journey is agency—within the sporty, European sense of the phrase—presumably too agency for some shopper. We, nonetheless, recognize the general sense of composure, and recognize the dearth of extra physique movement on tough and damaged surfaces.
Worth
Impressed as we’re by the Expedition, we barely desire the newly redesign Nissan Armada, primarily due to its decrease base worth. That mentioned, we strongly advocate buyers check drive the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban due in addition to the GMC Yukon as nicely. 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 wonderful big-SUV providing. As for the Tremor trim degree, it appears to be like cool, however provides loads to the underside line. Severely think about the high-value Energetic trim when you’ve got no severe trail-running aspirations.
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2025 Ford Expedition Tremor Footage
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