How are the Expedition Models Different?

The Ford Expedition comes in seven models:
 

  • XLT
  • Limited
  • Limited Max
  • King Ranch
  • King Ranch Max
  • Platinum
  • Platinum Max


To help you figure out which model is best for your driving needs, we have created a table of features that explains the differences between each model. We have broken down sections by Power & Handling, Interior Appearance & Features, Entertainment System, Seating, Exterior Appearance & Features, and Protection & Safety.

If you prefer to speak to a member of our sales team, call us at (709)722-6600, or visit Capital Ford, your authorized Ford dealership at 177 Kenmount Road, in St. John's, NL.

Power & Handling

All models include the following:

  • Intelligent 4WD
  • Fully Boxed Frame
  • Multilink Independent Rear
  • Electronic Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
  • Front & Rear Stabilizer Bars
  • Non-Limited Slip 3.31 Rear Axle
  • Trailer Sway Control
  • Front Tow Hooks
  • Underbody-Mounted Full-Size Spare Tire
  • 10-Speed-Automatic Transmission
  • SelectShift Capability
  • Engine Block Heater
  • Hill Start Assist
  • Hill Descent Control

All models include the following optional add-ons:

  • Premium Off-Road Shocks (Available as part of the FX4 Off-Road Package)

  • Limited-Slip 3.73 Rear Axle

All models include the following optional add-ons within the Heavy Duty Tow Package:

  • Heavy-Duty Engine Radiator
  • Pro Trailer Back up Assist
  • Integrated Trailer Brake Control
  • Two Speed Transfer Case

2020 Ford

Expedition XLT

2020 Ford

Expedition Limited

2020 Ford

Expedition Limited Max

2020 Ford

Expedition King Ranch

2020 Ford

Expedition King Ranch Max

2020 Ford

Expedition Platinum

2020 Ford

Expedition Platinum Max

Est. L/100km
(City/Hwy)
14 / 10.6 14.1 / 10.6 14.7 / 11.2 14.7 / 11.2 14.7 / 11.2 14.1 / 10.6 14.7 / 11.2
Engine 3.5L EcoBoost 3.5L EcoBoost 3.5L EcoBoost 3.5L EcoBoost 3.5L EcoBoost 3.5L EcoBoost 3.5L EcoBoost
Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) System No Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chrome Tow Hooks No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Interior Appearance & Features

All models include the following:

  • Tri-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (TEATC)
  • Rear Auxiliary Climate Control
  • Overhead Console with Sunglasses Holder & Conversation Mirror
  • Large Front Floor Console
  • Cupholders (7)
  • Power Doors with Autolock
  • Power Windows, One-Touch Up/Down for Driver Window
  • Rear Window
  • Defroster
  • Power Rear Quarter Windows
  • Carpeted Floor
  • Carpeted 1st & 2nd Row Mats
  • Cargo Protector
  • Illuminated Entry Light with Approach Lamps
  • Delayed Accessory Lighting
  • 2nd Row Reading Lamps
  • Reverse Sensing System
  • 1st Row & Cargo Dome Lamp
  • 5 PowerPoints
  • Rotary Gear Shift Dial (Centre Console Mounted)
  • Lane Keeping System
  • Universal Garage Door
  • Sunvisors with Dual Illuminated Mirrors
  • Passenger Assist Handles
  • 4 Coat Hooks
  • 4 Grab Handles
  • Intermittent Front & Rear Wipers
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • Liftgate with Flip-Up Glass
  • MyKey
  • Push-Button Start

All models include the following optional add-ons:

Advanced Cargo Management System.


2020 Ford

Expedition XLT

2020 Ford

Expedition Limited

2020 Ford

Expedition Limited Max

2020 Ford

Expedition King Ranch

2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch Max 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum Max
Fuel Tank 94.6 Litres
(25 Gallons)
94.6 Litres
(25 Gallons)
113.5 Litres
(30 Gallons)
94.6 Litres
(25 Gallons)
113.5 Litres
(30 Gallons)
94.6 Litres
(25 Gallons)
113.5 Litres
(30 Gallons)
Reversible Cago Mat No Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Power-Adjustable Pedals Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Park Assist No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
AC Outlet: 110V Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Woodgrain Appliques No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Steering Wheel Leather-Wrapped, Manual Tilt/Telescoping w/ Audio Controls

Memory (Optional)

Heated (Optional)
Heated, Leather-Wrapped, Manual Tilt/Telescoping w/ Audio Controls and Memory Heated, Leather-Wrapped, Manual Tilt/Telescoping w/ Audio Controls and Memory Heated, Leather-Wrapped, Manual Tilt/Telescoping w/ Audio Controls and Memory Heated, Leather-Wrapped, Manual Tilt/Telescoping w/ Audio Controls and Memory Heated, Leather-Wrapped, Manual Tilt/Telescoping w/ Audio Controls and Memory Heated, Leather-Wrapped, Manual Tilt/Telescoping w/ Audio Controls and Memory
Cruise Control Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Stop&Go Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Enhanced Active Park Assist w/ Auto Park No Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brushed Aluminum Scuff Plates w/ King Ranch Logo No No No Yes Yes No No
Front & Rear Brushed Aluminum Scuff Plates No No No No No Yes Yes
Rain-Sensing Front Wipers No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hands-Free, Foot-Activated Power Liftgate Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
PEPS (Passive Entry/Passive Start Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ambient Lighting Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Entertainment System

All models include the following optional add-ons:

  • FordPass Connect 4G WiFi Modem
  • Smart-Charging Multimedia USB Ports (3 on XLT, 4 on other models).

2020 Ford

Expedition XLT

2020 Ford

Expedition Limited

2020 Ford

Expedition Limited Max

2020 Ford

Expedition King Ranch

2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch Max 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum Max
Stereo System AM/FM, SYNC 3 & MP3-Compatible w/ 9 Speakers, Speed Compensated Volume, & Sirius XM Satellite Radio B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen (12 speakers) B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen (12 speakers) B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen (12 speakers) B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen (12 speakers) B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen (12 speakers) B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen (12 speakers)
Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wireless Charging in Media Hub Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Seating

 

All models include the following optional add-ons:

  • 2nd Row 40/20/40 PowerFold Tip & Slide Seats
  • 3rd Row 60/40 PowerFold Seats

2020 Ford

Expedition XLT

2020 Ford

Expedition Limited

2020 Ford

Expedition Limited Max

2020 Ford

Expedition King Ranch

2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch Max 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum Max
Front Seats Cloth Bucket Seats Front Perforated Leather-Trimmed Front Perforated Leather-Trimmed Del Rio Leather Del Rio Leather Front Perforated Leather-Trimmed Front Perforated Leather-Trimmed
Driver's Captains Chairs 8-Way Power w/ Manual Recline & Manual Lumbar

10-Way Power Driver's & Passenger Seats w/ Power Recline, 2-way Power Lumbar, & Driver Memory Feature (Optional)
10-Way Power Driver's & Passenger Seats w/ Power Recline, 2-way Power Lumbar, & Driver Memory Feature 10-Way Power Driver's & Passenger Seats w/ Power Recline, 2-way Power Lumbar, & Driver Memory Feature 10-Way Power Driver's & Passenger Seats w/ Power Recline, 2-way Power Lumbar, & Driver Memory Feature 10-Way Power Driver's & Passenger Seats w/ Power Recline, 2-way Power Lumbar, & Driver Memory Feature Multi-Contour Seats w/ Active Motion Multi-Contour Seats w/ Active Motion
Heated & Ventilated Front Seats Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
2nd-Row Tip&Slide Captain's Chairs No Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
3rd Row Fold-Flat and Fold Flat-to-the-Floor 60/40 Seat Yes No No No No No No
Heated 2nd Row Outboard Seats No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes


Exterior Appearance

All models include the following:

  • Body-Colour Bumpers
  • Single & Hidden Exhaust
  • Auto Highbeam Headlamps
  • Daytime Running Lamps
  • Easy Fuel Capless Fuel Filler
  • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)

  • Cross-Traffic Alert with Trailer Tow Monitoring
  • Integrated Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver
  • Wiring Harness with 4&7 Pin Connector
  • Solar-Tinted Front
  • Privacy Tinter Rear Glass

2020 Ford

Expedition XLT

2020 Ford

Expedition Limited

2020 Ford

Expedition Limited Max

2020 Ford

Explorer King Ranch

2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch Max 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum Max
Fog Lamps Halogen Halogen

LED (Optional)
Halogen

LED (Optional)
LED LED LED LED
Door Handles Body-Colour Body-Colour w/ Chrome Insert Body-Colour w/ Chrome Insert Body-Colour w/ Chrome Insert Body-Colour w/ Chrome Insert Satin Chrome Satin Chrome
Headlamps Halogen Halogen

LED (Optional)
Halogen

LED (Optional)
LED LED LED LED
Taillamps No LED LED LED LED LED LED
Roof Rack Side Rails Black Bright Stainless Bright Stainless Stone Grey with Black End Caps Stone Grey with Black End Caps Bright Stainless Bright Stainless
Black Luggage Rack Crossbars Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Yes Yes
Running Boards Platform, Black

Tubular, Chrome (Optional)

Chrome Plated w/ Angular Step Bars (Optional)
Power Deployable, Magnetic Painted w/ Polished Stainless Accent Power Deployable, Magnetic Painted w/ Polished Stainless Accent Power-Deployable Stoney Grey Power-Deployable Stoney Grey Power-Deployable Body-Colour Painted w/ Polished Stainless Accent Power-Deployable Body-Colour Painted w/ Polished Stainless Accent
Grille Bright Chrome w/ Magnetic Painted Accents Bright Chrome w/ Silver Lining Painted Accents Bright Chrome w/ Silver Lining Painted Accents Bright Chrome w/ Silver Lining Painted Accents Bright Chrome w/ Silver Lining Painted Accents Five-Bar Satin Aluminum Outer w/ Bright Chrome Inserts Five-Bar Satin Aluminum Outer w/ Bright Chrome Inserts
Mirror Caps Body-Colour Body-Colour Body-Colour Painted Stoney Grey Painted Stoney Grey Satin Aluminum Satin Aluminum
Sideview Mirrors Manual Fold, Power & Heated Glass, Security Approach Lamps & Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors Power-Folding w/ Autofold, Memory, Power and Heated Glass, Turn Signal Indicators, Security Approach Lamps, Driver's Side Auto-Dimming Power-Folding w/ Autofold, Memory, Power and Heated Glass, Turn Signal Indicators, Security Approach Lamps, Driver's Side Auto-Dimming Power-Folding w/ Autofold, Memory, Power and Heated Glass, Turn Signal Indicators, Security Approach Lamps, Driver's Side Auto-Dimming Power-Folding w/ Autofold, Memory, Power and Heated Glass, Turn Signal Indicators, Security Approach Lamps, Driver's Side Auto-Dimming Power-Folding w/ Autofold, Memory, Power and Heated Glass, Turn Signal Indicators, Security Approach Lamps, Driver's Side Auto-Dimming Power-Folding w/ Autofold, Memory, Power and Heated Glass, Turn Signal Indicators, Security Approach Lamps, Driver's Side Auto-Dimming
Panoramic Vista Roof (Power Open/Close w/ Power Shade) Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Protection & Safety

All models include the following:

  • AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC)
  • Dual-Stage Front Airbags
  • Three-Point Safety Belts at All Seating Positions
  • Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners
  • Load Limited Retractors
  • Dual-Stage Front Airbags
  • Driver Seat Position Sensing & Crash Severity Sensing
  • Safety Canopy System
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes (ABS)
  • Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • LATCH

  • SOS Post-Crash Alert System
  • Traction Control (Brake Assist & Engine Braking)
  • Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
  • SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
  • Remote Keyless Entry System
  • Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm
  • SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side-Impact Airbags
  • Child-Safety Locks (Rear)

2020 Ford

Expedition XLT

2020 Ford

Expedition Limited

2020 Ford

Expedition Limited Max

2020 Ford

Expedition King Ranch

2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch Max 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum Max
360-Degree Camera w/ Split View Optional Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes
Second-Row Outboard Seating Inflatable Safety Belts No Optional Optional Optional Optional Yes Yes
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