2026 Ford Expedition MAX
A full-size SUV is the perfect choice when you want a large vehicle to meet the needs of a big or growing family. With the 2026 Ford Expedition MAX, you get a fantastic full-size SUV with terrific features inside and out—plus the MAX models deliver more cargo space for you to take advantage of.
From its spacious interior to its strong performance and advanced technology, the Expedition MAX is designed to handle everything from daily errands to long road trips with ease. It offers the versatility and capability families need, along with the comfort and convenience that make every drive more enjoyable. Let’s take a closer look at what the 2026 Expedition MAX has to offer.
MSRP: $65,700[a]
Horsepower: 440
Torque: 510 lb-ft
Towing: 9,600 lbs
2026 Expedition MAX Overview
Thanks to a 400 hp engine, the Expedition MAX feels great on the road, plus there is a 440 hp engine available if you want to take things to the next level. You can choose between rear-wheel drive (RWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) to suit your driving style.
With a maximum towing capacity of 9,600 lbs, this SUV is perfect for a wide range of situations. All of that means that, even with its large size, the Expedition MAX never feels unwieldy or sluggish as you get your day-to-day tasks done.
Spacious Interior and Advanced Technology
Inside, the Expedition MAX gives you a stunning array of standard and available features to elevate every moment you spend on the road. You get room inside for up to eight passengers, with incredibly comfortable seating, plus tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control to help keep everyone comfortable throughout.
There is a massive 24-inch instrument panel display and a gorgeous 13.2-inch Centerstack Display that work together to let you take full advantage of the Ford Digital Experience, along with plenty of great apps.
Safety and Driver-Assist Features
Best of all, Ford provides an incredible suite of standard safety features, ensuring that you and your passengers get where you need to go in one piece. You can even get the innovative BlueCruise hands-free driving technology on the Expedition MAX, making your daily routine easier and less stressful than ever before.
An Incredibly Spacious Interior
We cannot think of a better place to start with the 2026 Ford Expedition MAX than inside it, particularly when it comes to the amount of room you get to enjoy each day. This is a full-size SUV, so you already know it is a large and powerful machine, but you might not realize just how spacious the interior is.
For starters, you have standard eight-passenger seating thanks to a second-row 40/20/40 split bench; if you prefer, then you can choose seven-passenger seating instead with a pair of captain’s chairs in the second row. You can’t go wrong with either of these, so it just comes down to what you need.
Expanded Cargo Space in the MAX Model
The primary feature that sets the Expedition MAX apart from the standard Expedition model is that it offers more interior space. From the outside: the standard Expedition model is 209.9 inches long, while the Expedition MAX is 221.7 inches in length. That extra foot in length is primarily at the back, where you get more cargo space.
Inside the Expedition MAX, you get 37.4 cu.ft. of cargo volume behind the third row, with 84.5 cu.ft. of cargo space behind the second row, and 123.1 cu.ft. of total cargo volume. This gives you plenty of room to load up with everything you need before you hit the road.
Comfort-Focused Interior Features
All that space would mean little if Ford did not also make the interior quite comfortable, which they have certainly done. A 10-way power driver’s seat and an eight-way power front-passenger seat are both standard in the Expedition MAX, with cloth seating on the MAX Active trim, and leather-trimmed seats on the MAX Platinum trim.
Going up to the MAX King Ranch trim, you get Premium Del Rio leather seating that is incredibly comfortable, with heated and ventilated first-row seats, and heated second-row seating. Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard, so you can easily control heating and cooling, with auxiliary climate controls for your passengers in the second and third rows.
Impressive Tech Features Inside
The spacious, comfortable interior of the Expedition MAX is only the beginning—this SUV is also incredibly functional, offering a stunning range of features to enjoy.
Large Displays and Intuitive Controls
Even if tech features aren’t your top priority, they can still make your daily drive easier, more convenient, and more enjoyable. For starters, a gorgeous 24-inch panoramic instrument panel display is standard in the Expedition MAX, giving you a massive screen that is easy to read without taking your focus from the road.
This screen is joined by a 13.2-inch Centerstack Display that is simply stunning, giving you a big screen to utilize the Ford Digital Experience in this SUV fully. With this large display, it is easy to use a wide range of apps and features available for the Expedition MAX, making it simple to get where you need to go and take care of what you have to do each day.
Everyday Convenience Features
You get a six-speaker sound system, standard, along with an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a remote start system, and an illuminated entry system with theater dimming for an added touch of sophistication.
Premium Upgrades and Advanced Functionality
If you are interested in available options, Ford offers numerous ways to upgrade these tech features and take things further. With the MAX King Ranch trim, you get the same gorgeous displays, plus an incredible 22-speaker B&O Unleashed Sound System with a subwoofer, transforming your SUV into a concert hall on wheels.
The King Ranch gets numerous USB ports throughout the interior—including for the second and third rows—along with a Pro Power Onboard system with an outlet on the console and one in the cargo area, letting you use the Expedition Max to power tools and equipment.
Advanced Safety on the Road
Comfort and technology enhance your drive, but they’re only truly valuable when paired with a vehicle you can rely on for a safe driving experience. Fortunately, Ford understands this well, and the 2026 Expedition MAX comes with a fantastic suite of standard and available safety systems.
Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 Standard Features
Driver-assistance technology does not replace safe, careful driving, but it can enhance your reaction time and make the difference between an unexpected collision and getting home safely. Every 2026 Expedition MAX comes with the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 package that includes a wide range of driver-assistance technologies. With this package for the Expedition MAX, you get:
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Assist
- Reverse Brake Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering
- Lane-Centering
These are all standard on the Expedition MAX, so even the starting MAX Active trim is incredibly safe on the road. Many of these features are optional on other vehicles, which makes it especially appealing that Ford includes so many of them as standard to help protect you and your passengers.
Available Hands-Free Driving Technology
If you want to take things further, Ford offers its hands-free BlueCruise driving system on the Expedition MAX, which allows for true, hands-free driving on a vast network of roads across North America.
This can make your daily commute a lot more relaxing and takes much of the stress and strain off of you during long road trips, so you can focus on making life-long memories with your loved ones.
Big Performance and Capabilities
With a full-size SUV like this, you want to consider its performance, since the last thing you want is a large vehicle that feels slow or clumsy on the road. Fortunately, Ford’s engineers have made the Expedition MAX incredibly fun to drive, with impressive power and robust capabilities.
Strong Standard Powertrain
The Expedition MAX comes equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost turbocharged V6 engine that delivers up to 400 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, which is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Although RWD is standard and feels great, we prefer the available 4WD system to boost traction and overall performance as you drive this impressive piece of machinery each day.
Available High-Output Performance
If you want enhanced power, there is a High Output version of this engine available for the Tremor and MAX Platinum trims. This engine boosts performance up to 440 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. Those numbers are absolutely fantastic and ensure you have a great time on the road each day.
Wheels, Ride Quality, and Towing Capability
You get 18-inch wheels on the Expedition MAX, with 24-inch wheels available, and an independent rear suspension for added comfort and better road feel. And when properly equipped, the Expedition MAX can tow up to 9,600 lbs, making it the perfect fit for hauling a boat, camper, or trailer.
Bring Everything With You in the Expedition MAX
As you can see, the 2026 Ford Expedition MAX is the perfect choice if you have a large family and need a big vehicle that is ready for anything you throw at it.
The spacious, comfortable interior, innovative tech and safety systems, and impressive performance all come together beautifully to create a driving experience you will truly enjoy every day. Here at DePaula Ford, we love offering this powerful SUV to our customers because it’s a fantastic daily driver that will keep going strong for many years to come.
With our team of friendly and knowledgeable people ready to help you with everything you need, we make shopping for your next SUV incredibly easy. We will listen to you, answer all of your questions, and act quickly to help you find a vehicle that you will love driving. You can even count on our certified service center and Ford parts department to help with routine maintenance and everything else you need to keep your vehicle running beautifully.
Call or come visit us at DePaula Ford today, and let us show you the spacious, innovative family SUV you’ve been looking for.
