Active Select 4x4 4WD
What the Active Select 4x4 adds over the XL SSV
The Active Select 4x4 adds Intelligent 4WD, a 360-degree zone lighting system, heated front seats and steering wheel, front and second-row power seats with lumbar and recline, keyless entry with push-button start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, carpet flooring with color-keyed mats, and the Ford Digital Experience infotainment suite including wireless CarPlay and Android Auto.
Pick the XL SSV if: You need a fleet or work vehicle and can skip comfort and infotainment features. · Pick the Active Select 4x4 if: You want 4WD, heated seats, power seating, and a full infotainment system standard.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
Standard here, not on the base trim: 360-Degree Zone Lighting, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Driver/Passenger Power Lumbar and Power Recline, Floor Covering – Carpet, Floor Mats, Color-Keyed Carpet – Front and Second Rows, Ford Digital Experience (Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play Store, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Wireless Compatibility, 911 Assist®, Pinch-to-Zoom Capability), Front Row 10-way Power Driver, Heated Steering Wheel, Intelligent 4WD, Keyless Entry – Fob with Push-Button Start, Seats, Front Row – Heated, Second Row – 8-way Power Passenger Seat
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 108.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 60.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 21.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 175 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Ford Connectivity Package |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in |
| Overall height | 78 in |
| Overall length | 209.9 in |
| Overall width | 80 in |
| Wheelbase | 122.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3500 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 |
| Valve configuration | TI-VCT |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 400 hp |
| Torque | 480 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.6 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 43.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.1 in |
| Third-row legroom | 36.5 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 64.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 64.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 64.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electronic power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 41 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent short- and long-arm (SLA) with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Independent multi-link with stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | P265/70R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5668 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5668 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety34 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go and Lane Centering
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Protection
- 360-Degree Camera with Lane Change Preview
- BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning
- All Rows: Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor
- First Row: Driver and Passenger Dual Stage Airbags
- First Row: Front-Seat Mounted Side-Impact Airbags
- Lane-Keeping System (Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Assist, Driver Alert, Road Edge Protection)
- Rear View Camera with Rear Camera Wash
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 – Driver Alert
- Front Parking Sensors
- Hill Descent Control™ (4x4 only)
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Trailer Sway Control
- AdvanceTrac® w/RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
- Auto High Beams
- BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert / BLIS® with Trailer Coverage
- Electronic Stability Control
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 – Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Predictive Speed Assist, Stop & Go
- Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation)
- Hill Start Assist
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) on all Second Row and Third Row Outboard Side Seating Positions
- Personal Safety System™ (dual-stage front airbags, belt pretensioners, belt energy-management retractors, belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, crash severity sensor, restraint control module, Front-Passenger Sensing System)
- Post-Collision Braking
- Power Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Pro-Trailer Backup Assist
- Pro-Trailer Hitch Assist
- Rear Seat Occupant Alert (RSOA)
- Reverse Brake Assist
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (iTPMS)
- Perimeter Alarm (includes Securilock Passive Anti Theft System (PATS))
Infotainment9 std · 2 opt
- Remote Start
- Ford Connectivity Package – Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Ford app – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle
- Ford app – Locate parked vehicle
- 13.2" Center Stack Display
- 24" Panoramic Display with Steering Wheel Controls
- Ford Connectivity Package (1-year included) – 5G Connectivity, Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot, Audio and Video Streaming, Productivity, Voice Assistant, Entertainment
- Ford Digital Experience (Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play Store, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Wireless Compatibility, 911 Assist®, Pinch-to-Zoom Capability)
- Steering Wheel – Audio and Cruise Controls
- Ford Connectivity Package (One-time purchase – 7 years)optional
- SiriusXM with 360L (3-month prepaid subscription standard; 3-year plan optional)optional
Convenience2 std · 0 opt
- Keyless Entry – Fob with Push-Button Start
- Ford Split Gate – Power Upper Liftgate and Power Lower Tailgate
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (Dual Auto Front w/ Auto Rear)
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- Front Row 10-way Power Driver
- Front Row – 8-way Power Driver Seat
- Seats, Front Row – Heated
- Driver/Passenger Power Lumbar and Power Recline
- Front Row – Cloth Captain's Chairs
- Second Row – 8-way Power Passenger Seat
- Third Row 60/40 PowerFold® (fold flat) with Power Recline
Interior8 std · 0 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Manual Adjusted Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Sliding Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Passenger)
- Floor Mats, Color-Keyed Carpet – Front and Second Rows
- Overhead Console
- Trip Computer
- Floor Covering – Carpet
Exterior7 std · 1 opt
- 360-Degree Zone Lighting
- Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Mirrors, Sideview – Power and Heated Glass
- Taillamps – LED with Metalized Bezel
- Off-Road Underbody Shield (51A)optional
- Headlamps – Autolamp (Automatic On/Off)
- Privacy Glass – Second Row, Third Row and Liftgate
- Rear Window Defroster and Washer
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- Intelligent 4WD
- Terrain Management System™ – Slippery Mode
- Terrain Management System™ (includes Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Sport, Tow / Haul, Eco, Slippery)
- Two-Speed Transfer Case w/Torque on Demand (TOD)
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow
- Terrain Management System™ – Tow / Haul Mode
- Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Expedition. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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