The Ford Expedition is 30 years old. Ford’s original full-size SUV started production in 1996 as a 1997 model. This was Ford’s way to compete directly against the dominant Chevy Tahoe and Suburban. Now, the Expedition is in it 5th generation that came out as a 2025 model. Here is what Ford is doing to celebrate Expedition’s 30th anniversary with a special model. Let’s dig in!
The 30th Anniversary edition is based on the 2027 Ford Expedition Platinum model with a Stealth appearance package. The 30th Anniversary makes itself known with a special Blue Ember metallic exterior paint, which was initially reserved only for the Ford Mustang Dark Horse. The rear split-hatch displays a “30 Years” badge. It rides on black 22-inch wheels with “Expedition 30 Years” center caps.
The anniversary interior is distinguished by a salt crystal grey trim. The leather center console is embossed with a “30 Years” logo. You will also find anniversary logos in the door sills.
Under the hood of this 2027 Ford Expedition is a choice of two 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engines. The standard one you will find with this anniversary edition is rated at 400 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Some versions of the new Expedition (such as the Stealth Performance package) come with a high-output version of the engine. This one is rated at 440 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. I refer to this version of the engine as the “Raptor engine”.
The 30th Anniversary edition pricing is not available yet, but the 2026 Expedition Platinum Stealth appearance package starts at $80,620 (including the $2,795 destination charge).
All new Expedition SUVs are built at Ford’s Louisville, Kentucky plant.
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