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A full-size SUV with seating for up to eight people, the 2022 Ford Expedition and extended-length Expedition MAX get substantial updates to keep them competitive. Highlights include fresh styling, next-generation infotainment and safety technologies, and a rugged new version made for off-roading. When properly equipped, the 2022 Expedition tows as much as 9,300 lbs.
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2022 Ford Expedition Configurations
Ford offers the 2022 Expedition in seven trim levels:
Expedition XL — Eventually, you’ll find examples of the Expedition XL on the used-car market. This trim is basic and sold only to business and government entities at a discount
Expedition STX — The STX is the base version of the Expedition for consumers like you. Equipped with standard 5-passenger seating, the STX has 18-inch aluminum wheels, cloth seats, a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system running new Sync 4 software, and numerous driving assistance systems
Expedition XLT — Offering a popular combination of value and equipment, the XLT trim adds a standard power-folding third-row seat and is your gateway to a wide variety of optional upgrades. With the Expedition MAX, this is the base trim level.
Expedition Timberline — New for 2022, the Expedition Timberline amounts to more than just an appearance package. It boasts 10.6 inches of ground clearance, improved approach and departure angles, and all-terrain tires mounted to exclusive 18-inch wheels. In addition, special suspension tuning, a 2-speed transfer case, a skid plate from the F-150 Raptor, and Ford’s Trail Control and Trail Turn Assist technologies ensure robust capability off-road. The Timberline also includes a high-output version of the Expedition’s standard twin-turbocharged V6 engine
Expedition Limited — Limited trim adds 20-inch wheels, leather seats with heating and ventilation in front, and a more upscale appearance inside and out. Numerous comfort and convenience items are also standard with this version of the Expedition. The Stealth Performance Edition package is exclusively available with Limited trim
Expedition King Ranch — Named after a big spread in Texas, the Expedition King Ranch adopts a western theme with exclusive leather, trim, and more. It sits on 22-inch wheels and includes standard second-row captain’s chairs.
Expedition Platinum — Platinum trim represents the most luxurious version of the Expedition. It has premium leather, massaging front seats, real wood interior trim, and technology to make the interior quieter. Ford now offers its hands-free BlueCruise driving assistance technology on the Expedition Platinum
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2022 Ford Expedition Review and Test Drive
Capital One plans to evaluate and review this vehicle during the current model year. Therefore, we will update this page with driving impressions later.
What’s New for the 2022 Ford Expedition?
Ford makes numerous changes to the 2022 Expedition, starting with revised exterior styling, new wheel designs, and an updated interior with a new dashboard and infotainment systems.
Standard equipment includes next-generation Sync 4 with a 12-inch touchscreen display. Sync 4A is available and features a larger 15.5-inch touchscreen mounted portrait-style on the dashboard. Ford Power Up over-the-air updates improve the software over time. A new 22-speaker high-end audio system is available and fills the Expedition with 360-degree surround sound.
An upgraded rear-seat entertainment system is also available, employing dual high-definition touchscreens with 16GB of storage. You can stream video or music, play games, and view downloaded programming. You can even pause programming you’re enjoying from your couch and then continue watching it in the SUV.
New safety technologies also debut, including Ford’s hands-free BlueCruise system. It pairs adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assistance and is approved for use on specific limited-access highways that Ford calls Hands-Free Blue Zones. In addition, Ford expands upon its existing Co-Pilot360 advanced driving assistance systems with new Road Edge Detection, Intersection Assist, and Evasive Steering Assist systems.
Timberline trim is new for 2022, giving the Expedition enhanced off-roading capability. Visually, it sets itself apart with orange accents inside and out and gets a unique grille, exclusive dark-finish aluminum wheels, and 33-inch all-terrain tires. The Expedition Timberline provides 10.6 inches of ground clearance and improved approach and departure angles thanks to a lifted off-road suspension. Ford also installs an underbody skid plate from the F-150 Raptor and equips the Timberline with a 2-speed transfer case and a high-output twin-turbo 3.5L V6 making 440 hp and 510 lb.-ft. of torque. Trail Control is standard and is an off-road cruise control system for use at low speeds. Trail Turn Assist helps to tighten the SUV’s turning radius for improved maneuverability on trails.
Ford also offers a Stealth Performance Edition package for the Expedition Limited and Limited MAX. It has the same high-output twin-turbo V6 as the Timberline, plus 22-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, a dual exhaust system, and red brake calipers. Gloss-black exterior detailing sets this version of the SUV apart.
If you’re planning to leverage the Expedition’s impressive towing capacity, you’ll want the next-generation Pro Trailer Backup Assist 2.0 technology, which now offers what Ford claims is improved automation of functionality.
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Ford Expedition Competitors for 2022
The 2022 Ford Expedition faces several rivals. They include the Chevrolet Tahoe and the extended version called the Suburban, the GMC Yukon and extended-length Yukon XL, the all-new Jeep Wagoneer, the Nissan Armada, and the Toyota Sequoia. Compared to these alternatives, the Expedition offers competitive power, towing, and cargo ratings plus up to three legitimately comfortable rows of seats.
Ford Expedition Features
Highlights
For towing weight and hauling people and cargo, there’s nothing quite like a full-size SUV. The updated and upgraded 2022 Expedition expertly manages all three tasks simultaneously and is more appealing than ever, thanks to next-generation technologies and the new rugged off-road Timberline version.
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Safety
- Ford Co-Pilot360 — Standard collection of driving assistance and collision avoidance systems
- Road Edge Detection — Available feature for use on rural roads without lane markings*
- Intersection Assist — Available feature that can prevent unsafe left turns across traffic*
- Evasive Steering Assist — Available feature that adds stability when the driver makes sudden, sharp steering inputs to avoid an obstacle*
- BlueCruise — Available hands-free semi-autonomous driving assistance technology*
Technology
- Sync 4 — Standard infotainment system with a 12-inch touchscreen display
- Sync 4A — Available infotainment system with a 15.5-inch touchscreen display and expanded menu of features*
- Trail Control — Off-road cruise control for use at low, single-digit speeds
- Active Park Assist 2.0 — Available semi-autonomous parking assistance technology*
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist 2.0 — Available semi-autonomous trailer reversing technology*
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Powertrain
- Twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6
- 380 hp (XL, STX, XLT), 400 hp (Limited, King Ranch, Platinum), 440 hp (Timberline, Stealth Performance Edition)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive
- 18 mpg to 19 mpg in combined driving (2021 ratings)
Interior
- ActiveX upholstery — Available simulated leather*
- Leather upholstery — Available feature*
- Heated and ventilated front seats — Available feature*
- Active Motion massaging front seats — Available feature*
- 22-speaker premium sound system — Available feature*
*Availability is subject to specific trim level selections
