The full-size 2022 Ford Expedition goes toe-to-toe with its archrivals, the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban. Ford ups its game this year with an expanded model range, more features, and higher horsepower and tow ratings. Yet, despite all the changes and updates, the 2022 Ford Expedition’s pricing is slightly lower than its 2021 counterpart.
The Expedition comes in two sizes, both offering seating for up to eight people, but the longer Expedition MAX provides more cargo space behind the third-row seat. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with 4-wheel-drive available across all trims.
For 2022, two models join the Expedition lineup. The Timberline is a genuine off-road capable SUV with parts borrowed from the F-150 Raptor, while the Stealth Performance Edition turns the big Ford SUV into a 440-horsepower monster.
2022 Ford Expedition XL STX (starting at $51,080)
The 2022 Ford Expedition XL STX starts at $51,080.
The entry-level Expedition XL STX is a five-passenger SUV with massive cargo space, plenty of standard equipment, and handsome new styling. Moving up to the XL STX MAX adds a third-row seat, but otherwise, the two are identically equipped.
Powering the XL STX is Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine. It makes 375 horsepower and is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission powering the rear wheels. Opting for 4-wheel drive (4WD) adds another $3,050 to the bottom line and includes a one-speed transfer case and a terrain management system.
From the outside, it’s hard to tell the XL STX is an entry-level model. It touts 18-inch alloy wheels, body-colored door handles and bumpers, black roof rack side rails and side step running boards, plus a Class IV trailer hitch receiver.
Power-adjustable heated side mirrors with approach lamps come standard, as do headlight-activated variable intermittent front wipers, a rear wiper/washer, a built-in flip-up rear liftgate window, rear privacy glass, and halogen fog lights.
A push-button remote key fob operates the XL STX’s door locks but does contain a transmitter allowing the push-button start to operate once you enter the vehicle. The key fob also includes a remote start feature.
Cloth seats are standard and include a second-row 40/20/40 split-bench seat and center slide. The driver enjoys an 8-way power seat with 2-way power lumbar support, but the passenger must get by with a manually operated seat that slides fore and aft, plus reclines.
Standard convenience features for the XL STX include a leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel with button controls for the cruise, Bluetooth, and audio. Dual-zone automatic climate control with auxiliary rear-seat controls keeps everyone comfortable. At the same time, little perks like the sliding sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors go unnoticed until needed.
Ford’s new SYNC 4 infotainment features faster response times and better screen graphics and comes loaded into a new 12-inch touch screen with swipe capability and enhanced voice recognition software. An AM/FM stereo with six speakers is standard, as is Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. However, buyers looking for SiriusXM satellite radio will need to move up the XLT trim or stream it via a smartphone.
Ford’s connected AppLink suite and 911-assist, along with a digital owner’s manual, are all standard. When signed up for the subscription-based FordPass Connect, Ford includes a 90-day free trial to Connected Navigation.
The Expedition XL STX includes two USB charging ports in the front console and two more in the second row (one Type A and one Type C, each), plus four 12-volt outlets with two located in the front row, one in the second row, and one in the cargo bay.
STX includes full airbag coverage with front, front side-impact, and full-length side curtain airbags on the safety front.
Ford’s Co-Pilot360 brings a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, forward collision warning, and autonomous emergency braking. Also included are automatic high-beam headlights, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, a rearview monitor, and rear parking sensors.
Hill-start assist, trailer sway control, individual tire pressure monitoring, and a rear-seat occupant reminder system round out the Expedition XL STX’s major safety systems.
Options for the STX are limited to a Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package that adds an integrated trailer brake controller, Pro Trailer Backup Assist (controls steering while backing up to a trailer hitch), a digital rearview camera, and reverse brake assist. 4WD models include a two-speed transfer case with neutral towing capability.
4WD-equipped models can also upgrade to an electronic limited-slip rear differential.
With the $1,695 destination fee, the 2022 Ford Expedition XL STX costs $51,590. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the STX’s monthly payment comes to about $948. See 2022 Ford Expedition XL STX models for sale
2022 Ford Expedition XL STX includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking – can detect potential collision events and warn the driver. If the driver fails to respond, the system can automatically slow or stop the vehicle before impact occurs.
- SYNC 4 – Ford’s latest infotainment system in the Expedition includes a 12-inch touch screen with swipe capability.
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto – allows seamless smartphone integration into the infotainment system, granting access to apps, navigation, and messages.
- Automatic climate control – allows you to set the cabin temperature and forget it. The system includes rear-seat controls for second-row passengers.
2022 Ford Expedition XLT (starting at $55,140), ($55,140, Expedition XLT MAX)
The 2022 Ford Expedition XLT starts at $55,140.
The XLT trim is a step up from the STX, bringing a few more standard features plus a power-folding third-row seat. Above the STX, the XLT includes SiriusXM 360L, tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, and third-row USB charging ports.
The XLT may be the most flexible of the Expedition trims, allowing owners to customize and upgrade their vehicles via numerous options and special edition packages.
Package 202A is packed with features, adding a 10-way power driver’s seat and 8-way power passenger seat, Active X faux-leather upholstery, 4-door Intelligent Access with proximity key fob, interior ambient lighting, and a 110-volt outlet.
Also included are power-folding side mirrors, a heated steering wheel, power-adjustable pedals, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, a power liftgate, heated and ventilated front seats, and power-folding second-row captain’s chair seats (can be substituted with a power-folding 40/20/40 bench seat). Rounding out 202A’s equipment is a wireless charging pad, the SecuriCode keyless keypad, power-folding third-row seat headrests, and memory for the power driver’s seat, steering wheel, mirrors, and power-adjustable pedals.
The Special Edition and Texas Edition Package are identical, except for a Texas Edition badge, and require the 202A package. 20-inch aluminum wheels, LED fog lights, LED headlights, integrated side-mirror turn signals, and Connect Navigation with 3-years complimentary service are included.
Both packages also contain Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist that brings adaptive cruise control with stop/go feature, lane centering, traffic sign recognition, front parking sensors, intersection assist (can stop the vehicle when detecting oncoming traffic while making a left turn), evasive steering assist, and autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection.
The Black Accent Package adds 20-inch gloss black wheels, a black plastic rear bumper, a black front skid plate, and Black Onyx seats.
Standalone options for the XLT include 20-inch Sparkle Silver wheels, roof rail crossbars, a panoramic glass Vista Roof, and a rear-seat entertainment system with Amazon Fire TV.
With the $1,695 destination fee, the 2022 Ford Expedition XLT costs $56,835. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the XLT’s monthly payment comes to about $1,021. See 2022 Ford Expedition XLT models for sale
2022 Ford Expedition Timberline (starting at $68,150)
The 2022 Ford Expedition Timberline starts at $68,150.
New for 2022 is the Timberline trim. It’s a rugged, off-road-ready Expedition offered only with the standard wheelbase and 4WD. The Timberline’s high-output 3.5-liter turbocharged EcoBoost V6 puts out an impressive 440 horsepower, and its ground clearance rises to 10.6 inches. When properly equipped, the Timberline has a tow rating of 9,200 pounds.
To distinguish the Timberline from the other Expedition trims, Ford gives it an exclusive exterior and interior color palette, as well as 18-inch ebony alloy wheels wrapped in P265/70R18 all-terrain tires. A dual exhaust, LED fog lights, and red tow hooks further separate the Timberline, as do forward-facing spotlights built into the side mirrors.
Borrowing a cue from the F-150 Raptor, the Timberline features front, rear, and center steel skid plates, an electronic limited-slip rear differential, a heavy-duty radiator, off-road shocks, and an upgraded off-road suspension. Other exclusive features include Trail Control low-speed cruise control, Trial Turn Assist (locks the rear wheels in place when making tight turns), and zone lighting that can illuminate the area around the Timberline’s front, side, back, and bed.
Building off the XLT’s features, the Timberline adds a 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, an 8-way power passenger seats, power-folding second-row bench seat, Active X seating with cloth insert and orange stitching, a power tilt/telescoping heated steering wheel, and memory for the driver’s seat, mirrors and steering wheel. A foot-activated power liftgate is also standard.
Other noteworthy features include a proximity key fob for unlocking the doors, a wireless charging pad, a 115-volt outlet, and the SecuriCode keypad keyless entry system.
Timberline options include package 501A, which brings a 15.5-inch touchscreen with GPS navigation, SYNC 4A with adaptive dash cards and personal profiles, a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, and a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster. Also in the group is an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, rain-sensing wipers, a panoramic Vista Roof, rain-sensing wipers, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated second-row power-folding captain’s chairs.
Ford’s Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 is also part of the 501A group. It adds reverse braking, a 360-degree camera with split-view, front and rear camera washers, and Active Park Assist 2.0 to automatically parallel or perpendicular park the vehicle. Ordering the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package deletes Active Park Assist.
Standalone options include the panoramic Vista Roof, second-row captain’s chair seating, and the rear-seat Amazon Fire TV entertainment system.
With the $1,695 destination fee, the 2022 Ford Expedition Timberline costs $69,845. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the Timberline’s monthly payment comes to approximately $1,255. See 2022 Ford Expedition Timberline models for sale
2022 Ford Expedition Timberline includes:
- High-output engine – the high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 puts out a tire-shredding 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque.
- Off-road suspension and shocks – coupled with over 10-inches of ground clearance, this setup assures off-road adventures will never be a worry.
- Trail Control – this low-speed cruise control works up to 10 mph and can keep the Timberline moving over rugged terrain, leaving you to concentrate on steering.
- Heated steering wheel – a nice feature to have when it’s freezing outside, and you don’t want to wear gloves while driving.
2022 Ford Expedition Limited (starting at $64,295), ($64,295, Expedition Limited MAX)
The 2022 Ford Expedition Limited starts at $64,295.
In sharp contrast the Timberline, the Limited moves the Expedition into the realm of urban comfort.
Offering the same engine and drivetrain options as the XLT, the Limited also includes all the XLT’s 202A package features. It adds high-end touches such as the panoramic Vista Roof, hands-free foot-activated tailgate, 20-inch wheels, and upholstered leather front and second-row seats.
Opting for the Limited brings heated second-row seats, LED headlights and taillights, an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, rain-sensing wipers, a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. Active Noise Control uses the B&O speakers to create sound waves that cancel out cabin noise from the tires, engine, and wind.
Ford’s Co-Pilot360 Assist is also part of the Limited’s packaging.
Option package 302A adds 22-inch wheels, auto-folding side mirrors, Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, a heavy-duty suspension, and power deployable running boards.
The Stealth Edition Package adds 22-inch black-painted wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, black exterior accents, black power deployable running boards, and Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0.
One step above the Stealth Edition package is the Stealth Performance Edition Package that adds more muscle to the Limited. It includes 22-inch black-painted wheels, a performance suspension, dual exhaust, black exterior accents, a sport center console, Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, and a 22-speaker B&O Unleashed sound system.
Standalone upgrades for the Limited include the SYNC 4A upgrade with a 15.5-inch touch screen and the 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster.
With the $1,695 destination fee, the 2022 Ford Expedition Limited costs $65,425. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the Limited’s monthly payment comes to about $1,186. See 2022 Ford Expedition Limited models for sale
2022 Ford Expedition Limited includes:
- Vista Roof – this panoramic glass sunroof covers most of the roof, can partially slide open, and includes a power sunshade.
- Foot-activated power tailgate – no need to fumble for the key fob. A swipe of a foot under the rear bumper is all that’s needed to activate the power rear liftgate.
- Rain-sensing wipers – automatically activate when mist, rain, sleet, or the errant sprinkler system douses the windshield.
- B&O sound system – a 12-speaker sound system designed by famed audio specialist Bang & Olufsen makes for amazing music reproduction.
2022 Ford Expedition King Ranch (starting at $74,815), ($74,815, Expedition King Ranch MAX)
The 2022 Ford Expedition King Ranch starts at $74,815.
The King Ranch builds off the Limited with the 302A package but has a more rugged, rural attitude.
The exterior follows the standard King Ranch formula, with gray painted lower cladding, 22-inch polished wheels, chrome roof rack side rails, and massive King Ranch badging.
Standard upgrades for the King Ranch include power deployable side steps, SYNC 4A with a 15.5-inch touch screen, Del Rio leather seat upholstery, Ziricote wood veneers, a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, and the 22-speaker B&O Unleashed sound system.
Options for the King Ranch are sparse but include the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, an electronic limited-slip rear differential (4WD only), and the rear entertainment system.
With the $1,695 destination fee, the 2022 Ford Expedition King Ranch costs $76,510. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the King Ranch’s monthly payment comes to about $1,375. See 2022 Ford Expedition King Ranch models for sale
2022 Ford Expedition King Ranch includes:
- Del Rio leather seats – Supple Del Rio leather in rich brown tones makes the King Ranch interior a joy to ride in.
- B&O Unleashed – An amazing audio upgrade with no less than 22 speakers, including a subwoofer. If this system doesn’t light your fire, you need to get your hearing checked.
- Digital instrument cluster – Replaces traditional analog gauges with digital representations. The screen is also configurable in various ways, including showing navigation directions and selectable drive modes.
- Power deployable running boards – Automatically extended whenever the doors open, then quickly retract once closed.
2022 Ford Expedition Platinum (starting at $76,765), ($76,765, Expedition Platinum MAX)
The 2022 Ford Expedition Platinum starts at $76,765.
At the top of the Expedition’s lineup is the Platinum trim. It includes all the standard and optional equipment found on the Limited and most equipment in the King Ranch, then adds a few exclusive bits allowing the Platinum to live up to its name.
The more noteworthy standard features are forward-facing spotlights, zone lighting, the 15.5-inch touch screen with SYNC 4A, and the 22-speaker B&O Unleashed audio system.
Unique to the Platinum are multi-contour massaging front seats, luxury leather seating with perforated inserts and quilted bolsters, and leather-wrapped door panels.
But the Platinum’s most intriguing feature is BlueCruise. Ford’s answer to GM’s SuperCruise, this autonomous driving feature only works on designated highway sections known as Hand’s Fee Blue Zones. With more than 100,000 miles already designated as Blue Zones, it’s possible to drive for hours without your hands on the wheel or your foot on the gas.
With the $1,695 destination fee, the 2022 Ford Expedition Platinum costs $78,460. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the Platinum’s monthly payment comes to approximately $1,410. See 2022 Ford Expedition Platinum models for sale
