Used Ford Expedition for Sale nearHickory, NC

How much does the Ford Expedition cost in today's market?

Used Ford Expedition prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford Expedition's current nationwide average price is $36,781, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $36,781 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford Expedition a good car?

Yes — the Ford Expedition is a strong choice if you want a spacious, comfortable, and capable full-size SUV with broad family appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Expedition for its roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and strong performance. They also highlight its family-friendly features, towing ability, and useful technology, which come through again and again across model years.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2018 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs are the Expedition's thirsty engines, the added subscription required for some tech features on recent models, and the way its size can make it harder to maneuver in tight spaces.

34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Expedition models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Ford Expedition as spacious, comfortable, and strong on performance, with many also praising its family-friendly usefulness and towing ability. Expert reviews reinforce that it is a practical, capable full-size SUV with broad appeal across model years.

• Owners rate the Ford Expedition between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should pay close attention to maintenance history, mileage, and overall condition, especially on older examples that have seen heavy family or towing use.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford Expedition?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: standard safety features include automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, Pro-Trailer Hitch Assist, and Pro-Trailer Backup Assist.
• Infotainment: the 13.2-inch touchscreen with Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play store, plus wireless Android Auto or Apple CarPlay projection.

Which Ford Expedition trim should I buy?

The 2025 Ford Expedition offers these trims:

• Active: the entry trim brings ActiveX synthetic leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control, power-folding rear seats, and the 24-inch panoramic driver information display, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want the newest Expedition experience without stepping up the ladder.
• Platinum: this trim adds the available high-output version of the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, giving you more power for towing and passing.
• Tremor: this off-road-focused trim adds 10.6 inches of ground clearance, 33-inch all-terrain tires, skid plates, an electronic locking rear axle, and standard 4WD.
• King Ranch: this trim adds Del Rio leather seating and a more upscale cabin feel for buyers who want the most premium interior character.

What Ford Expedition do most buyers choose?

The Ford Expedition years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine strong availability with newer features and broad appeal. They also give you more listings to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price and equipment mix.

What is the Ford Expedition's resale value?

Most model years are down meaningfully year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples have moved less over the past year.

The 2014, 2017, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford Expedition safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 10/10
• 2018: 9/10
• 2015: 9/10

The 2025 Expedition includes a standard suite of driver-assistance features, including automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, Pro-Trailer Hitch Assist, and Pro-Trailer Backup Assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Ford Expedition now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −17.44% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.68%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,170. The Ford Expedition offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with strong towing capability and a comfortable ride.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every 2025 Ford Expedition comes with a twin-turbocharged “EcoBoost” 3.5-liter V6 engine, with 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque in standard form or 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque in Tremor trim.
• Tech: The 2025 model adds a 24-inch driver information display and a 13.2-inch touchscreen with Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play store.
• Safety: The latest model adds standard blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, Pro-Trailer Hitch Assist, and Pro-Trailer Backup Assist.
• Starting price: The 2025 Ford Expedition Active starts at $63,995 including destination.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2020 Ford Expedition compare to the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.