2025 model year · Fifth generation (2025-)

Ford Expedition ground clearance

Ground clearance, 20258.7–8.8 in

Maker221–224 mm

The 2025 Ford Expedition has 8.7–8.8 in of ground clearance, depending on body style.

Angles: approach 21.1–21.5°; breakover 18.3–19.3°; departure 22.3–23.5°.

2025 Ford Expedition Technical Specifications

Model years: 2018–2025
Configurations: 10
Approach: 21.1–21.5°

2025 Active MAX 4x2, drawn to scale from its published dimensions.

01 / Tables

Expedition ground clearance by model year

Ground clearance is the gap between the ground and the lowest part of the vehicle. The approach, breakover and departure angles are the steepest slopes it can drive onto, over and off before the bumper, the belly or the tail touches. Every 2025 Expedition has the 10-speed automatic. Figures in US units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2025 Ford Expedition

Fifth generation (2025-): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2025 Ford Expedition clearance and angles by configuration
Configuration	Clearance^{source 1}in	Approach^{source 1}°	Breakover^{source 1}°	Departure^{source 1}°
Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase)3.5L twin-EcoBoost V6 · 4x2 · Active	8.7	21.1	19.3	23.5
Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase)3.5L twin-EcoBoost V6 · 4x4 · Any trim	8.7	21.1	19.3	23.5
Expedition MAX (131.5 in wheelbase)3.5L twin-EcoBoost V6 · 4x2 · Active	8.8	21.5	18.3	22.3
Expedition MAX (131.5 in wheelbase)3.5L twin-EcoBoost V6 · 4x4 · Any trim	8.8	21.5	18.3	22.3
Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase)3.5L twin-EcoBoost V6 high output · 4x4 · Platinum	8.7	21.1	19.3	23.5
Expedition MAX (131.5 in wheelbase)3.5L twin-EcoBoost V6 high output · 4x4 · Platinum	8.8	21.5	18.3	22.3

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2022–2024 Ford Expedition

Fourth generation (U553): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2022–2024 Ford Expedition clearance and angles by configuration
Configuration	Clearance^{source 2}in	Approach^{source 2}°	Breakover^{source 2}°	Departure^{source 2}°
Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase)4x2 · XLT	9.8	23.4	21.5	22.2
Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase)4x4 · XLT	9.8	23.3	21.4	21.9
Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase)4x4 · Timberline	10.6	28.5	21.9	23.7
Expedition MAX (131.5 in wheelbase)4x2 · XLT	9.8	24.0	20.3	21.5
Expedition MAX (131.5 in wheelbase)4x4 · XLT	9.7	23.7	20.1	21.3

2018–2021 Ford Expedition

Fourth generation (U553): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2018–2021 Ford Expedition clearance and angles by configuration
Configuration	Clearance^{source 3}in	Approach^{source 3}°	Breakover^{source 3}°	Departure^{source 3}°
Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase)4x2	9.8	23.4	21.5	22.2
Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase)4x4	9.8	23.3	21.4	21.9
Expedition MAX (131.5 in wheelbase)4x2	9.8	24.0	20.3	21.5
Expedition MAX (131.5 in wheelbase)4x4	9.7	23.7	20.1	21.3

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 12, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

02 / Over the years

How the Expedition ground clearance moved

The lowest and highest ground clearance Ford prints for each model year, newest first, across Fifth generation (2025-) and Fourth generation (U553).

The top figure fell by 1.8 in, from 10.6 in in 2022–2024 to 8.8 in in 2025 (Fifth generation (2025-) replaced Fourth generation (U553)).
The top figure rose by 0.8 in, from 9.8 in in 2018–2021 to 10.6 in in 2022–2024.

Ford Expedition ground clearance by model year
Model years	Lowest	Highest	Configurations	Full specs
2025Fifth generation (2025-)	8.7 in	8.8 in	10	Fifth generation (2025-) specs
2022–2024Fourth generation (U553)	9.7 in	10.6 in	5	Fourth generation (U553) specs
2018–2021Fourth generation (U553)	9.7 in	9.8 in	4	Fourth generation (U553) specs

03 / Most and least

Which Expedition leads and trails

Named as exactly as the maker’s table names it: model year, cab, bed, engine, drive and package.

Highest in 2025: 8.8 in; 2025 Expedition MAX (131.5 in wheelbase), 10-speed automatic, 3.5L twin-EcoBoost V6, 4x2, Active. 2 more configurations are the same.
Lowest in 2025: 8.7 in; 2025 Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase), 10-speed automatic, 3.5L twin-EcoBoost V6, 4x2, Active. 2 more configurations are the same.
Highest of any year, 2022–2024: 10.6 in; 2022–2024 Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase), 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 10-speed automatic, 4x4, Timberline.

04 / What changes it

What moves the Expedition ground clearance

Ford’s own 2025 figures, split by the option that changes them.

By body style

Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase)8.7 in
Expedition MAX (131.5 in wheelbase)8.8 in

05 / Compared

Expedition against other SUVs

The newest model year we hold for each, ground clearance by Ford’s and the other makers’ own documents.

SUVs compared on ground clearance
Model	Model year	Ground clearance
Ford Expedition	2025	8.7–8.8 in
Ford BroncoFord Bronco vs Ford Expedition	2026	8.3–13.1 in
Jeep WranglerFord Expedition vs Jeep Wrangler	2026	9.7–12.9 in
Jeep Grand Cherokee	2015	10.8 in
Chevrolet Tahoe	2020	8.5–10.7 in
Toyota 4RunnerFord Expedition vs Toyota 4Runner	2025–2026	8.1–10.1 in
Lexus GXFord Expedition vs Lexus GX	2025–2026	8.7–9.8 in
Honda Passport	2027	8.3–9.6 in
Toyota FJ Cruiser	2014	8.7–9.6 in

06 / Next

More on the Expedition

Expedition specsEvery generation, the spec plate and the rig builder.Open the model page Expedition towing9,600 lb in 2025, with every other year.See towing Expedition weight5,368–5,794 lb in 2019–2024, with every other year.See weight Expedition dimensions209.9–221.7 in in 2025, with every other year.See dimensions Expedition tires3 stock sizes in 2025, with every other year.See tires RankingMost ground clearance: SUVs: where the Expedition places.See the ranking RankingBest approach angle: where the Expedition places.See the ranking RankingBest breakover angle: where the Expedition places.See the ranking Tire size calculatorWhat a bigger tire adds to ground clearance.Compare tire sizes

07 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the ground clearance of the 2025 Expedition?

The 2025 Ford Expedition has 8.7–8.8 in of ground clearance, depending on body style. Angles: approach 21.1–21.5°; breakover 18.3–19.3°; departure 22.3–23.5°.

Which 2025 Expedition has the most ground clearance?

The 2025 Expedition MAX (131.5 in wheelbase), 10-speed automatic, 3.5L twin-EcoBoost V6, 4x2, Active, at 8.8 in; 2 more configurations are rated the same.

Which 2025 Expedition has the least ground clearance?

The 2025 Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase), 10-speed automatic, 3.5L twin-EcoBoost V6, 4x2, Active, at 8.7 in; 2 more configurations are rated the same.

What changes the Expedition’s ground clearance?

Body style, by Ford’s own figures for 2025. By body style: Expedition (122.5 in wheelbase) 8.7 in; Expedition MAX (131.5 in wheelbase) 8.8 in.

Has the Expedition’s ground clearance changed over the years?

2025: 8.7–8.8 in; 2022–2024: 9.7–10.6 in; 2018–2021: 9.7–9.8 in. The top figure fell by 1.8 in, from 10.6 in in 2022–2024 to 8.8 in in 2025 (Fifth generation (2025-) replaced Fourth generation (U553)).

These are Ford’s published figures for the models it describes, not a weighbridge or a tape measure; your own vehicle’s options change them. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.