2026 or 2027 Ford Expedition: which fits Southwest Houston families?
Pick the 2027 Expedition if you want the newest model year. Pick the 2026 if you want to compare, price and drive one now. Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston at 6445 Southwest Fwy sells both model years, offers home test drives and offers financing or leasing.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Houston. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Which Ford Expedition year fits your Southwest Houston family: seats, storage or timing?
At Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston, we sell the Expedition and the Expedition MAX, and we offer home test drives and deliveries. The seating choice matters more than the model year for most families. Ford’s 2026 figures list 8 seats on the Active, 7-8 on the Tremor and Platinum, and 7 on the King Ranch (Ford, 2026).
How much third-row room does each Ford Expedition year give?
Third-row headroom is 37.4 inches on the 2026 Expedition. The 2026 Expedition publishes 36.5 inches of third-row legroom.
What storage and cargo space does each Expedition year offer?
The 2026 Expedition 4×2 publishes 108.5, 60.8 and 21.6 cubic feet behind rows one, two and three. The 2026 Expedition MAX 4×2 publishes 123.1 cubic feet behind the first row, 75.4 behind the second and 36.1 behind the third.
How much can the 2026 and 2027 Ford Expedition tow?
The 2026 Expedition 4×4 tows up to 9,200 lbs with 24-inch wheels or 9,600 without, when properly equipped and with a weight distributing hitch. The 2026 Expedition MAX 4×2 tows 6,300 lbs when properly equipped. The 2026 Expedition Tremor 4×4 tows 9,300 lbs with a weight distributing hitch (Ford, 2026).
For 2027, Ford lists up to 9,600 lbs on the Active, Platinum and King Ranch 4×4, and 9,300 lbs on the Tremor 4×4 (Ford, 2027).
What are the seats, cargo, towing and price of each Expedition year?
The 2026 Expedition Active starts at $62,700 and the 2026 Expedition MAX Active at $65,700. The 2026 Expedition Platinum starts at $74,250, and the Tremor at $81,700 (Ford, 2026). For 2027, Ford lists the Active at $63,920 and the Tremor at $82,720 (Ford, 2027).
Fuel economy for the 2026 Expedition is 16 city, 24 highway and 19 combined on the 2WD, and 15 city, 22 highway and 18 combined on the 4WD (EPA, 2026). The 2027 4WD is rated 15 city, 22 highway and 18 combined (fueleconomy.gov, 2027).
When should a family skip the 2027 Expedition, or skip the 2026?
Pick the 2026 if the first thing you need is a vehicle you can drive home sooner, and the price-to-trim match matters more than the newest feature list. Ford’s 2026 Expedition carries a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 5-year/unlimited-mile corrosion warranty (Ford, 2026).
Pick the 2027 if you want the newest model year; both years list up to 9,600 lbs of towing.
How can a Southwest Houston family lease or finance a new Ford Expedition?
We offer Ford leases along with new and pre-owned financing. Our new-vehicle inventory is listed online, and you can value a trade through our online trade-in tool.
Frequently asked questions
Can I test drive an Expedition at home?
Yes. We offer home test drives and deliveries, so the family can try the Expedition in its own driveway before deciding.
Where is Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston and when are sales open?
You will find us at 6445 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074. The sales department keeps hours of Mon to Fri 9 AM to 8 PM and Sat 9 AM to 7 PM, and it is closed Sunday.
What is the difference between the Expedition and the Expedition MAX?
The Expedition MAX is the longer body. Its 2026 4×2 publishes 123.1 cubic feet of cargo behind the first row, against 108.5 on the standard Expedition, and its 2026 Active starts at $65,700 against $62,700.
How does the Ford Explorer’s third row compare with the expedition’s?
We sell the Explorer too, and its third row is for smaller passengers. Its Active trim lists 31.8 inches of third-row legroom, against 36.5 inches on the Expedition 4×2 (Ford, 2026).
What does Ford certified pre-owned coverage include if I buy a used Expedition?
Our Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicles each receive a 172-point inspection from our factory-trained technicians. Ford Blue Advantage’s Gold Certified tier covers Ford models up to 6 years old with less than 80,000 miles that pass that inspection, with a 12-month or 12,000-mile Comprehensive Limited Warranty (Ford Motor Company, Ford Blue Advantage, 2026).
Can the store deliver or ship an Expedition if I live outside Houston?
Yes. Out-of-state shipping is available, and so are home deliveries and home test drives.
What do customers say about buying a Ford at Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston?
Our Google record is 4.3 stars across 4,732 reviews. One February 2026 review on Google, from Lissett D., reads: “I went to this ford dealership at 59/ hilcroft to do a recall,oil change and some other things on my vehicle and Travis Faulkn was super helpful he was awesome and got everything done for my vehicle and got me a ride home too.Thank you!😊”
Why Southwest Houston families shop Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston for an Expedition
Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston is the Ford franchise on the Southwest Freeway inside Beltway 8, at 6445 Southwest Fwy. We carry the Expedition, Explorer, F-150 and the rest of the new Ford lineup, and we are part of Group 1 Automotive. With 4,732 Google reviews at 4.3 stars, our record is built on a large number of customer visits. Sales are open Mon to Fri 9 AM to 8 PM and Sat 9 AM to 7 PM. Service can be scheduled online.
Start with the vehicle you are considering, bring your family’s list of seats and cargo needs, and visit 6445 Southwest Fwy or ask us for a home test drive.
Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Houston showroom, or call 281-588-5000.
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