2027 Ford Expedition

The Ford Split Gate may be the feature that changes how this 2027 Expedition Platinum gets used every day. It opens on approach and gives you another way into the cargo area when groceries, luggage or sports gear are already in your hands. Add the 40/20/40 PowerFold third row and this seven-passenger Expedition can change from people mover to cargo hauler without turning loading into a project. Around Wesley Chapel and New Tampa, that kind of convenience gets used far more often than the features people usually notice first. Agate Black Metallic and 22-inch Ebony Bright machined aluminum wheels give this Platinum a darker, cleaner look than the traditional chrome-heavy full-size SUV. Power-deployable running boards make the step into the cabin easier, then tuck away once everyone is aboard. Parks Plus paint protection and headlight protection are a smart fit for a black vehicle facing Florida sun and highway exposure, while rain-repellent treatment earns its place the first time a summer storm follows you from Land O Lakes back toward Wesley Chapel. This particular Expedition is rear-wheel drive, powered by the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and Ford's 10-speed SelectShift automatic. The setup is aimed squarely at the pavement-heavy miles a Tampa Bay family is likely to cover, from daily driving around New Tampa to longer highway runs toward Dade City or Brooksville. EPA estimates are 16 MPG city, 23 MPG highway and 18 MPG combined. Hill Start Assist is standard, and Trailer Sway Control adds vehicle support when a compatible trailer is behind you. The Platinum cabin is where the size becomes an advantage instead of something you simply manage. Black Onyx leather-trimmed seating, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seating, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and tri-zone automatic climate control give all three rows a more premium environment. The Driver's Package adds the panoramic Vista Roof, wireless charging pad and those power-deployable running boards. A flex powered console, ambient lighting, driver memory and the universal garage door opener handle the smaller details that make a big SUV easier to live with. Across the dash, the 24-inch panoramic display gives this Expedition a completely different visual experience from a conventional three-row SUV, paired with a 13.2-inch center display for the main controls. Pro Power Onboard provides 400 watts for compatible smaller devices or equipment, useful at a tailgate, field, driveway or weekend stop where an outlet is not nearby. Remote start through the Ford app is already integrated, and this Expedition includes a one-year Connectivity Package with the Ford app plus a one-year Security Package. BlueCruise equipment includes a 90-day trial for hands-free highway driving on compatible roads. Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 and the driver-facing camera support the advanced driver-assistance side, making long I-75 stretches between Tampa, Wesley Chapel and points north a very different