2022 Ford Expedition Review

The 2022 Ford Expedition is a large SUV that sits at the top of Ford's SUV lineup. It's a traditional truck-based SUV, meaning it has more in common with the Ford F-150 than it does with crossovers like the Ford Escape and Explorer. That makes the Expedition a great choice for towing, and the cavernous interior offers plenty of space for passengers and cargo.

For 2022, the Ford Expedition adds a number of useful upgrades across the lineup — including a hands-off driving system, a performance package and a standard 12-inch touchscreen (with an even larger screen on upper models). Read on for a full breakdown of all the revamped Expedition's new goodies.

All Expeditions of this generation are powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This engine produces 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque in most models — good for a 0-60 mph time of 6.9 seconds, according to Edmunds' testing. The range-topping Platinum model gets an uprated version of this engine that produces 400 hp and 480 lb-ft.

If that still wasn't enough, Ford has now stuffed the most powerful version of this V6 — previously exclusively reserved for the F-150 Raptor — under the hood of the 2022 Expedition. Available in the new Timberline trim level or with the new Stealth Edition Performance package, the uprated V6 produces a stonking 440 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. Ford hasn't quoted an acceleration time for an Expedition with this engine, but based on a previously tested F-150 Raptor, we expect a 0-60 mph run right around 6 seconds.

The thing we like most about the introduction of this new engine — aside from the amount of power on tap — is its availability in the lineup. The new Stealth Edition Performance package will likely be the most affordable way to get the hot motor, and it's available on the midtier Limited model. That means you won't have to spend serious coin to get it. True to its name, the package includes gloss-black exterior accents to transform the Expedition into the ultimate sleeper.

You'll also find the engine powering the new Timberline trim level, which further marries the Expedition to the F-150 Raptor's performance ethos. This is evidenced by the Timberline's 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tires, which help give the Expedition ground clearance of 10.6 inches, about half an inch more than the standard model. You also get Raptor-inspired underbody skid plates and a two-speed transfer case.

Perhaps the most significant upgrades to the Expedition are its technology offerings. Measuring 12 inches diagonally, the new standard touchscreen is 50% larger than the one on last year's model. Powering it is the latest version of Ford's infotainment system, which is dubbed Sync 4. Its virtual layout has been revised from the outgoing Sync 3 system, and the new hardware also allows for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. There's also a 15.5-inch portrait-oriented screen available on upper-tier models that adds more features and incorporates climate controls within the screen itself. New to the options list is a more robust optional Bang & Olufsen audio system, which increases to 22 speakers from last year's 12-speaker setup.

But the most headline-grabbing addition to the 2022 Expedition is Ford's hands-free BlueCruise system. Exclusive to the Platinum model, BlueCruise controls steering, acceleration and braking on over 100,000 miles of prequalified highways in North America. We've tested it on the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 and found that it worked quite well on our limited drive. There are limitations — it won't work on every highway, sensors track your head and eye positions to make sure you're paying attention, and you have to be ready to take control at any time — but overall, it reduces the stress of driving in heavy traffic or on long road trips.