2027 Ford Expedition Trim Levels Guide: Active, Platinum, King Ranch, and Tremor

Picking a trim on a full-size three-row SUV matters more than most shoppers expect. It shapes your seats and cabin materials, affects your towing setup, and changes how the vehicle feels on the road. If you’re shopping in Birmingham, Alabama, this breakdown of the 2027 Ford Expedition trims will help you narrow the field, and you can compare Expedition trims with our team whenever you’re ready.

2027 Ford Expedition Trims at a Glance

Every 2027 Ford Expedition pairs the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with a 10-speed automatic with SelectShift. The standard engine makes 400 hp and 480 lb-ft, while the High-Output version makes 440 hp and 510 lb-ft. All trims share a 24-inch panoramic display and a 13.2-inch center display.

The 4×4 ratings require the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, which is standard on Tremor. Without it, 4×4 models tow up to 6,000 lbs. Platinum with the optional 24-inch wheels is rated at 9,200 lbs. MAX models tow up to 6,300 lbs with 4×2 and 9,000 lbs with 4×4.

Standard vs. MAX: What the Two Configurations Mean

MAX is a body length that you choose separately from your trim level. You can get it on Active, King Ranch, and Platinum, but Tremor doesn’t offer it.

The standard Expedition has a 122.5-inch wheelbase and is 209.9 inches long. MAX stretches to a 131.5-inch wheelbase and 221.7 inches, with up to 11.8 inches of additional cargo length. Standard length is easier to park and fit in a garage.

MAX pays off in luggage space with all three rows occupied. Behind the third row, MAX gives you 37.4 cu ft versus 22.9 on the standard model. Behind the second row it’s 84.5 versus 69.9 cu ft, and behind the first row 123.1 versus 108.5 cu ft. The extra length goes to cargo, so third-row legroom is the same in both.

2027 Ford Expedition Active: Value-Focused Starting Point

Active is the Expedition for families who want three rows and room for eight without premium finishes.

Active Seating and Comfort

Cloth seats are standard, with a manual-reclining 40/20/40 second-row bench, a 60/40 PowerFold third row with power recline, a 10-way power driver’s seat, and an 8-way power passenger seat. To seat seven instead, add second-row captain’s chairs. Other options include ActiveX seating material, the Flex Powered Console, 360-degree Zone Lighting, and the Panoramic Vista Roof.

Active Technology, Drivetrain, and Towing

Standard tech includes the Ford Digital Experience, six-speaker audio, a 360-degree camera, BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Predictive Speed Assist and Stop & Go, Pre-Collision Assist, and Pro Trailer Backup Assist. Active offers 4×2 or Intelligent 4WD, with 18-inch Dark Alloy-painted wheels and all-terrain tires standard and 20-inch wheels available. BlueCruise is optional, and so is the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, which raises 4×4 towing to 9,600 lbs.

2027 Ford Expedition Tremor: Off-Road Capability

Tremor is built for weekend trail drivers who still need a family hauler. It comes only as a standard-length 4×4 with the 440 hp High-Output engine, and the standard Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package lets it tow up to 9,300 lbs.

Tremor Off-Road Hardware

Factory trail gear includes Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System, a 3.73 electronic-locking rear differential, higher-ride suspension with premium passive shocks, modified Raptor skid plates, fuel-tank underbody protection, and front tow hooks. It rides on 18-inch wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tires and adds Trail Control with Trail One Pedal Drive and Trail Turn Assist, plus Rock Crawl mode. Ground clearance is 10.6 inches, with approach, departure, and breakover angles of 28.2, 24.3, and 22.4 degrees.

Tremor Interior and Features

Seven-passenger seating is standard, with heated and ventilated front captain’s chairs and heated second-row captain’s chairs, and an eight-passenger bench is optional. The Panoramic Vista Roof, black platform running boards, an off-road grille with auxiliary lighting, heated steering wheel, Flex Powered Console, 400W Pro Power Onboard, and a BlueCruise 90-day trial are also standard. Options include the 22-speaker B&O Unleashed system, a wireless charging pad, and rear-seat entertainment.

If you’re weighing an Expedition Tremor vs Platinum, contact our team and we’ll walk through both side by side.

2027 Ford Expedition King Ranch: Western-Inspired Premium Style

King Ranch puts design ahead of off-road gear, pairing Western-inspired styling with a richly finished cabin.

King Ranch Cabin and Seating

The Mesa/Ebony cabin wraps the seats, console, doors, and steering wheel in Del Rio leather, with King Ranch logos on the floor mats and front-door scuff plates. Seven-passenger seating is standard, with heated and ventilated front captain’s chairs, heated power-folding tip-and-slide second-row captain’s chairs, and a 40/20/40 PowerFold third row.

King Ranch Exterior, Features, and Towing

A Sinister Bronze grille with signature lighting, chrome roof rails, Black Onyx power-deployable running boards, and 22-inch Sinister Bronze wheels set it apart outside. The 22-speaker B&O Unleashed Sound System, Panoramic Vista Roof, wireless charging, 400W Pro Power Onboard, heated steering wheel, Intelligent Access, and remote start are all standard. The 400 hp engine pairs with 4×2 or 4×4 in standard or MAX length, and a standard-length 4×4 tows up to 9,600 lbs with the optional Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package.

2027 Ford Expedition Platinum: Flagship Luxury and Technology

Platinum is the trim to build around, with the widest choice of engines, wheels, and packages in both standard and MAX lengths.

Platinum Seating and Standard Features

Seven-passenger seating is standard, with leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front captain’s chairs and heated power-folding tip-and-slide second-row captain’s chairs. An eight-passenger bench and Multi-Contour front seats with Active Motion massage are optional. Standard features include a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, memory, ambient lighting, 400W Pro Power Onboard, the Flex Powered Console, a 10-speaker B&O Sound System, Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0, and a BlueCruise 90-day trial.

Platinum Options, Engines, and Packages

The 400 hp engine is standard, with the 440 hp High-Output engine and Continuously Controlled Damping suspension optional. You can also add the 22-speaker B&O Unleashed system, wireless charging, rear-seat entertainment, the Panoramic Vista Roof, power-deployable running boards, and 22- or 24-inch wheels. With 24-inch wheels, 4×4 towing tops out at 9,200 lbs. Packages include Stealth Appearance, 30th Anniversary Appearance, Driver’s Package, Platinum Ultimate, Stealth Performance, and Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow.

Choosing Your 2027 Expedition Trim at Stivers Ford of Birmingham

Which Trim Is Right for You?

If your weekdays revolve around school runs and sports practice, Active gives a growing family eight seats and strong standard tech, and stepping up to MAX keeps the luggage space when all three rows are full. Weekend trail drivers will find their match in the Tremor, with factory off-road hardware that’s ready the day you take delivery. If your commute matters as much as your cargo, Platinum lets you build the luxury SUV you want, while King Ranch suits buyers who want Del Rio leather and Sinister Bronze styling to stand out.

Whichever trim fits your life, pull a boat or camper with a 4×4 and the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, and plan on a weight-distributing hitch for trailers over 7,000 lbs.

Visit Us for a Test Drive

Whether it’s a family road trip or a boat or camper headed to a lake within an hour of Birmingham, a test drive lets you feel the Standard vs. MAX difference yourself. Browse our 2027 Expedition inventory, then visit to compare trims side by side with our team.

Explore financing options before you visit, or call us at (205) 941-6070 to set up your test drive. Once you drive home, our service department will keep your Expedition ready for the road.

Images by Ford. Features vary by trim and configuration.