Used Ford Expedition for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, CA

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 $38,226, and its lowest point over the past year was $36,700.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 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 4.56/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Expedition for its roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and strong performance. Many also highlight its towing ability and useful technology, which help it work well as both a family hauler and a long-trip vehicle.

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

The main tradeoffs across recent expert-tested years center on fuel economy, highway noise, and the size of the vehicle in tight spaces. Some recent models also require a subscription for certain tech features, which is worth factoring into your budget.

32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Expedition models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Expedition’s spaciousness, comfort, and strong performance as core strengths. The model also earns praise for its family-friendly usefulness and long-trip comfort across multiple years.

• Owners rate the Ford Expedition between 4.29 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking maintenance history closely and choosing a well-kept example with a clean vehicle history report.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Ford’s Pro-Trailer Hitch Assist and Pro-Trailer Backup Assist
• Infotainment: the 13.2-inch touchscreen display with built-in Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play store
• Fuel efficiency: 16 mpg city, 24 highway, and 18 in combined driving; 15/22/18 for 4WD models

Which Ford Expedition trim should I buy?

The 2025 Ford Expedition offers these trims:

• Active: This is the entry point and brings tri-zone automatic climate control, power-folding rear seats, and the 24-inch panoramic driver information display, making it the best-value trim for shoppers who want a lot of equipment right away.
• Platinum: This trim adds the available high-output version of the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, along with a more upscale feel and the kind of equipment shoppers expect in a higher-end Expedition.
• Tremor: This is the off-road-focused choice, with 4WD, the high-output engine, 33-inch all-terrain tires, skid plates, an electronic locking rear axle, and increased ground clearance.
• King Ranch: This trim emphasizes premium materials and Del Rio leather seating, making it the pick for buyers who want the most upscale cabin 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 the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to attract shoppers looking for newer features while still staying within a used-car budget.

What is the Ford Expedition's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model range, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. Several recent years have seen especially sharp drops, while the older years in the middle of the range have changed by smaller amounts.

The 2015, 2016, and 2017 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 Ford Expedition comes with a standard suite that includes 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 2024 model is at −16.94% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −5.52%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33.1% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,553. The Ford Expedition offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with strong utility 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, while the Tremor boosts output to 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The 2025 model features a 24-inch driver information display, a 13.2-inch touchscreen display, built-in Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play store.
• Safety: The latest model adds BlueCruise 1.4, with hardware equipped on the Active, Platinum, Tremor, and King Ranch trim levels.
• Starting price: The 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.