JP Ford

Saved
Call 870-657-0304 Directions
«
»

The 2025 Ford Expedition vs. the 2025 Ford Explorer: Choosing the Best SUV for Families

Dec 12, 2024

Your neighborhood Ford dealership offers two outstanding choices if you want a three-row family SUV. Explore the differences between the 2025 Ford Explorer, a midsize model, and the full-size 2025 Ford Expedition. Both options have been fully redesigned for the new model year with new tech, revised engines, and more.

A Silver 2025 Ford Explorer towing a camper down the road.

Power and Performance

The base model of the Explorer has a 300-horsepower four-cylinder engine, while the larger Expedition offers 400 hp in the base model. It also has a more powerful twin-turbo V6 that gets up to 440 hp, and you can upgrade the Explorer to a 400-hp engine in the top trims.

You’ll be able to tow up to 5,000 pounds with the Explorer and a max of 9,800 with the Expedition, and you can add advanced trailer features like Pro Trailer Backup Assist. Both SUVs come with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic transmission.


Infotainment Tech 

The Explorer features a standard 13.2-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch driver information display while the Expedition offers a 24-inch display screen with the same infotainment touchscreen as in the Explorer. In either, you’ll have standard smartphone connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as a Wi-Fi hotspot, Amazon Alexa voice commands, and built-in Google Apps. Wireless charging is optional for both SUVs.

Interior Space and Features

Each SUV lets you choose a three-seat bench or two captain’s chairs for the second row. Seating ranges from seven to eight in the Expedition, which accommodates three people in the third row. The Explorer fits two in the third row for a total of six or seven ​passengers.

The Expedition comes in a long-wheelbase model, expanding its total cargo space from 108.5 to more than 123 cubic feet. The Explorer maxes out at almost 88 cubic feet of space when you fold down the rear seats. 

Driver Assistance

Both models feature advanced driver assistance tech across the lineup. Standard safety systems include automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and automatic emergency braking. You can also get either of these SUVs with BlueCruise, which gives you hands-free driving capabilities on many North American highways.  

You can compare these models in person today and bring home the ideal SUV for your family. The Explorer comes in four different trims and you can choose from five trims of the Expedition. Visit JP Ford in Blytheville, AR today to test drive either the 2025 Explorer or Expedition.


Posted in 2025 Ford Expedition, 2025 Ford Explorer, SUV | No Comments »

Connect with us

Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, and license charges. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.