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2026 Ford Expedition

Platinum 4WD

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What the Platinum adds over the XL SSV

The Platinum adds 20-inch wheels, drops to 7 seats with second-row captain's chairs, and brings a long list of comfort and tech features: heated/cooled front seats, heated second-row seats, leather trim, panoramic roof, B&O audio, BlueCruise hands-free driving, power-folding running boards, ambient lighting, memory seats, and a power split-gate liftgate.

Pick the XL SSV if: You need 8-passenger capacity or want to avoid a higher price.  ·  Pick the Platinum if: You want leather, heated/cooled seats, BlueCruise, and premium tech features.

Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.

SpecXL SSVPlatinum
Passenger seating capacity87
Tire sizeP265/70R18P275/60R20
Wheel diameter18 in20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 360-Degree Zone Lighting, 4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock), 8-way Power Passenger Seats (Power function for Lumbar and Recline), Ambient Lighting (Seven Color Options) – All doors above armrest and Instrument Panel, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 10-Speakers including Subwoofer, Black Onyx Painted – Power Deployable Running Boards, BlueCruise (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan), BlueCruise Equipped (90-Day Trial) – Included with Retail orders, Digital Device Holder, Driver/Passenger Power Lumbar and Power Recline, Engine Sound Enhancer, Flex Powered Console, Floor Covering – Carpet, Floor Mats, Color-Keyed Carpet – Front and Second Rows, Ford Co-Pilot360® Active 2.0 – Intersection Assist, Ford Digital Experience (Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play Store, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Wireless Compatibility, 911 Assist®, Pinch-to-Zoom Capability), Ford Split Gate – Open On Approach (Power Upper Liftgate and Power Lower Tailgate), Front Row 10-way Power Driver, HD Radio, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated/Cooled First Row Seating, Intelligent 4WD, Keyless Entry – Fob with Push-Button Start, Leather-Trimmed with Perforated Seat Inserts, Memory Driver Seat, Mirrors, Sideview – Dual Power-Folding with Autofold, Power and Heated Glass, Ground Illuminator, Driver/Passenger Side Memory, Mirrors, Sideview – Turn Signal Indicators, Phone as a Key, Platinum Interior Accent Package, Power Panoramic Vista Roof® with Power Shade, Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column with Memory, Pro Power Onboard™ – 400 W – one (1) console, one (1) cargo area, Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers, Seats, Front Row – Heated, Second Row Captain's Chairs – Power-Folding with Armrests, Tip-and-Slide, Second Row Power-Folding Captain's Chair Seats with Armrests and Tip-and-Slide, Second Row – Heated Leather-Trimmed Dual Captain Chairs, Tail Lamps – Signature and Redundant, Tailgate Applique – Lit

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeElectric

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row108.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row60.8 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row21.6 cu-ft
Total interior volume175 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandFord Connectivity Package
Connected services trial (standard tier)12 months

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8.7 in
Overall height78 in
Overall length209.9 in
Overall width80 in
Wheelbase122.5 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count6
Engine displacement3500 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)3.5L EcoBoost V6
Valve configurationTI-VCT

Engine Output

Horsepower400 hp
Torque480 lb-ft

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity23.6 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40.7 in
Second-row headroom40 in
Third-row headroom37.4 in

Legroom

Front legroom43.9 in
Second-row legroom41.1 in
Third-row legroom36.5 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity7

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room64.9 in
Second-row shoulder room64.8 in
Third-row shoulder room64.2 in

Steering

Steering typeElectronic power-assisted
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)41 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeIndependent short- and long-arm (SLA) with stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeIndependent multi-link with stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire sizeP275/60R20

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.7
Transmission speeds10
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)5668 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)5668 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter20 in
Wheel materialAluminum
Wheel width8.5 in
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Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety37 std · 1 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

Infotainment14 std · 3 opt

  • Remote Start
  • Ford Connectivity Package – Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Ford app – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle
  • Phone as a Key
  • Ford app – Locate parked vehicle
  • 13.2" Center Stack Display

Convenience6 std · 1 opt

  • Keyless Entry – Fob with Push-Button Start
  • Pro Power Onboard™ – 400 W – one (1) console, one (1) cargo area
  • 4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock)
  • Ford Split Gate – Open On Approach (Power Upper Liftgate and Power Lower Tailgate)
  • Ford Split Gate – Power Upper Liftgate and Power Lower Tailgate
  • Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)

Climate1 std · 0 opt

  • Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (Dual Auto Front w/ Auto Rear)

Seating11 std · 2 opt

  • Front Row 10-way Power Driver
  • Heated/Cooled First Row Seating
  • Seats, Front Row – Heated
  • 8-way Power Passenger Seats (Power function for Lumbar and Recline)
  • Memory Driver Seat
  • Second Row – Heated Leather-Trimmed Dual Captain Chairs

Interior13 std · 2 opt

  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column with Memory
  • Ambient Lighting (Seven Color Options) – All doors above armrest and Instrument Panel
  • Engine Sound Enhancer
  • Flex Powered Console

Exterior14 std · 5 opt

  • Power Panoramic Vista Roof® with Power Shade
  • Mirrors, Sideview – Dual Power-Folding with Autofold, Power and Heated Glass, Ground Illuminator, Driver/Passenger Side Memory
  • 360-Degree Zone Lighting
  • Black Onyx Painted – Power Deployable Running Boards
  • Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  • Mirrors, Sideview – Power and Heated Glass

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)

Chassis0 std · 1 opt

  • Continuous Control Damping Suspensionoptional

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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