New 2026 Ford Expedition MAX Active

* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.

• Reliability (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Ford's large SUVs generally have a decent reputation for reliability. While not at the absolute top, the Expedition has seen improvements and offers a solid ownership experience.
• Maintenance (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  As with any large SUV, maintenance costs can be higher than smaller vehicles. However, Ford's widespread dealer network ensures accessible service, and parts are generally available.
• Technology (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The infotainment system is user-friendly and responsive, with good screen size and integration of essential features. Driver assistance technologies are comprehensive and well-implemented.
• Comfort (5)
  5 out of 5 stars
  Exceptional comfort is a hallmark. The spacious interior, plush seating, and excellent ride quality make long journeys effortless for all passengers. Cabin is remarkably quiet.
• Dynamics (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The Expedition MAX Active offers a composed and surprisingly agile ride for its size, with confident handling and a smooth power delivery from its V6. Off-road capability is a strong suit.

• Comfort & Seating:

  • Power Seats

• Convenience:

  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Parking Sensors
  • Remote Start

• Entertainment:

  • Bluetooth
  • Satellite Radio

• Exterior:

  • Heated Mirrors
  • Tinted Windows

• Other:

  • Trailer Hitch

• Safety:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Autonomous Braking
  • Backup Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assistance
  • Surround View Camera
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Technology:

  • Android Auto
  • Navigation

• Air Conditioning

  • Rear air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning zones: dual
  • Rear air conditioning zones: single
  • Humidity/dewpoint sensors
  • Air filtration
  • Rear vents: third row

• Airbags

  • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
  • Side airbags: front
  • Front airbags: dual
  • Side curtain airbags: front
  • Side curtain airbags: third row
  • Side curtain airbags: rear

• Audio System

  • Radio: voice operated
  • Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
  • Radio: touch screen display
  • Antenna type: diversity
  • Antenna type: element
  • Total speakers: 6
  • Radio: AM/FM
  • Radio data system
  • Speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input: USB
  • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
  • Satellite radio: SiriusXM

• Brakes

  • Rear brake type: ventilated disc
  • Rear brake diameter: 13.2
  • Front brake diameter: 13.8
  • Front brake type: ventilated disc
  • Braking assist
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Power brakes
  • Electronic parking brake: auto off
  • Rear brake width: 0.79
  • Front brake width: 1.34

• Comfort Features

  • Interior accents: veneer
  • Steering wheel trim: leatherette
  • Floor mat material: carpet
  • Floor mats: rear
  • Floor mats: front
  • Floor material: carpet
  • Door sill trim: scuff plate

• Convenience Features

  • Storage: bin
  • Memorized settings: liftgate
  • Cupholders: 15
  • Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic
  • Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering
  • Power outlet(s): USB front
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C front
  • Cupholders: front
  • Cupholders: third row
  • Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • One-touch windows: 4
  • Reading lights: front
  • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
  • Easy entry: manual rear seat
  • Cargo area light
  • Multi-function remote: keyless entry
  • Multi-function remote: panic alarm
  • Power windows: lockout button
  • Overhead console: front
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
  • Push-button start
  • Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
  • Reading lights: rear
  • Assist handle: rear
  • Remote engine start
  • Center console: front console with armrest and storage
  • Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
  • Reading lights: third row
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function
  • Storage: front seatback
  • Storage: dual level cargo area
  • Assist handle: front
  • Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
  • Storage: sunglasses holder
  • Storage: door pockets
  • Cupholders: rear
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: voice control
  • Capless fuel filler system
  • Storage: accessory hook
  • Multi-function remote: trunk release

• Drivetrain

  • Drive mode selector
  • 4WD type: part time w/ on demand setting
  • 4WD selector: electronic hi-lo
  • Axle ratio: 3.73

• Engine

  • Auto start/stop
  • Battery rating: 650 CCA
  • Battery saver
  • Alternator: 150 amps
  • Battery: maintenance-free

• Exterior Features

  • Active grille shutters
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: split liftgate
  • Mirror color: black
  • Front bumper color: body-color
  • Running boards
  • Door handle color: body-color
  • Rear spoiler: roofline
  • Rear spoiler color: body-color
  • Grille color: black
  • Rear bumper color: body-color
  • Running board color: black
  • Window trim: stainless steel
  • Headlight bezel color: black

• In Car Entertainment

  • Connected in-car apps: Google POIs
  • Connected in-car apps: Google search
  • Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration
  • Connected in-car apps: Amazon Alexa
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto
  • Infotainment screen size: 13.2 in.
  • Infotainment: Ford Digital Experience

• Instrumentation

  • Customizable instrument cluster
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
  • Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
  • Instrument cluster screen size: 24 in.
  • Clock
  • Gauge: tachometer
  • Compass
  • Digital odometer
  • External temperature display
  • Multi-function display
  • Gauge: oil pressure
  • Fuel economy display: MPG
  • Fuel economy display: range
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil level
  • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
  • Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
  • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
  • Trip odometer

• Lights

  • Daytime running lights: LED
  • Taillights: LED
  • Headlights: auto high beam dimmer
  • Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps
  • Exterior entry lights: approach lamps
  • Headlights: LED
  • Headlights: wiper activated
  • Headlights: auto delay off
  • Headlights: auto on/off

• Mirrors

  • Side mirror adjustments: power
  • Side mirror adjustments: manual folding
  • Side mirrors: heated

• Roof

  • Roof rails: black

• Safety

  • Rearview monitor: in dash
  • Cross traffic alert: rear
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Pre-collision warning system: audible warning
  • Pre-collision warning system: visual warning
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Camera system: surround view
  • Camera system washer: front
  • Camera system washer: rear
  • Check rear seat reminder
  • Automatic emergency braking: rear
  • Blind spot safety: trailer coverage
  • Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
  • Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian
  • Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting
  • Automatic emergency braking: front
  • Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
  • Child safety door locks
  • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
  • Impact sensor: door unlock
  • Automatic hazard warning lights
  • Parking sensors: rear
  • Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
  • Lane deviation sensors
  • Impact sensor: alert system
  • Parking sensors: front
  • Programmable safety key
  • Crumple zones: front

• Seatbelts

  • Emergency locking retractors: third row
  • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
  • Seatbelt pretensioners: rear
  • Seatbelt force limiters: front
  • Seatbelt force limiters: rear
  • Emergency locking retractors: rear
  • Seatbelt warning sensor: front
  • Third row seatbelts: 3-point
  • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
  • Front seatbelts: 3-point
  • Emergency locking retractors: front

• Seats

  • Driver seat power adjustments: height
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: height
  • Third row headrests: 3
  • Driver seat power adjustments: 10
  • Rear headrests: 3
  • Rear seat folding: split
  • Front headrests: 2
  • Third row seat type: 40-60 split bench
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: 8
  • Front seat type: bucket
  • Upholstery: cloth
  • Rear seat type: 40-20-40 split bench
  • Third row seat folding: power
  • Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Rear headrests: fixed
  • Third row headrests: adjustable
  • Rear seat folding: flat
  • Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor
  • Front headrests: adjustable
  • Driver seat power adjustments: lumbar
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: lumbar
  • Driver seat power adjustments: reclining
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining
  • Third row seat folding: split
  • Rear seat: sliding

• Security

  • Anti-theft system: alarm
  • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
  • Anti-theft system: perimeter alarm
  • Power door locks: auto-locking

• Stability and Traction

  • Off-road driving assist: hill descent
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Hill holder control
  • Roll stability control
  • Trailer stability control

• Steering

  • Steering ratio: 19.6

• Suspension

  • Front suspension classification: independent
  • Rear suspension classification: independent
  • Rear suspension type: multi-link
  • Rear spring type: coil
  • Rear stabilizer bar
  • Front spring type: coil
  • Rear shock type: gas
  • Front shock type: gas
  • Front stabilizer bar: diameter 36 mm
  • Front struts
  • Rear struts
  • Front suspension type: short and long arm

• Telematics

  • Electronic messaging assistance: with read function
  • Electronic messaging assistance: voice operated
  • Wi-Fi: hotspot
  • Smart device app function: vehicle location
  • Smart device app function: maintenance status
  • Smart device app function: lock operation
  • Smart device app function: horn/light operation
  • Smart device app function: engine start
  • Smart device app function: security event/collision alert
  • Smart device app compatibility: Amazon Alexa
  • Smart device app compatibility: Ford App
  • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
  • Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated
  • Navigation system: touch screen display
  • Navigation data: real time traffic
  • Navigation system: voice operated

• Tires and Rims

  • Tire type: all terrain
  • Spare tire mount location: underbody
  • Spare wheel type: steel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Spare tire size: full-size
  • Wheels: painted aluminum alloy

• Towing and Hauling

  • Automated trailer backup steering: straight line and turning
  • Tow/Haul mode
  • Trailer wiring: 4-pin
  • Trailer hitch: Class IV
  • Trailer wiring: 7-pin
  • Trailer brake controller

• Windows

  • Rear wiper: intermittent
  • Liftgate window: fixed
  • Window defogger: rear
  • Front wipers: variable intermittent
  • Power windows: safety reverse
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Solar-tinted glass
  • Rear wiper: with washer

• Seating:

  • Seating Rows:3
  • Standard Seating:8
  • Max Seating:8
  • Head Room (front):41.8in.
  • Leg Room (front):43.9in.
  • Shoulder Room (front):64.9in.
  • Hip Room (front):62.3in.
  • Head Room (rear):40in.
  • Leg Room (rear):41.1in.
  • Shoulder Room (rear):64.8in.
  • Hip Room (rear):62.3in.
  • Head Room (3rd row):37.4in.
  • Leg Room (3rd row):36.5in.
  • Shoulder Room (3rd row):64.2in.

• Measurements:

  • Length:221.7in.
  • Width:94.6in.
  • Height:77.9in.
  • Ground Clearance:8.8in.
  • Wheelbase:131.5in.
  • Front Track:68.1in.
  • Rear Track:67.8in.

• Interior Dimensions:

  • Interior Volume:211.1cuft
  • Passenger Volume:175cuft
  • Cargo Volume:36.1cuft
  • Cargo Volume (rear seats down):123.1cuft
  • Cargo Volume (3rd row down):75.4cuft

• Weight:

  • Curb Weight:5,794lbs
  • Gross Weight:7,750lbs
  • Gross Combined Weight:12,400lbs

• Wheels & Tires:

  • Wheel Diameter:18.0 x 8.5in.
  • Wheel Diameter (rear):18.0 x 8.5in.
  • Tire:P265/70R18E
  • Tire (rear):P265/70R18E

• Performance:

  • Power to Weight Ratio:14.49lbs/hp
  • Angle of Approach:23.7degree
  • Angle of Departure:21.3degree
  • Turning Circle:43.3ft.
  • Breakover Angle:20.1degree
  • Max Payload:1,956lbs
  • Towing Capacity:6,000lbs
  • Max Towing Capacity:9,000lbs

• Fuel Tank:

  • Fuel Tank Volume:27.8gallon