Used Ford Expedition for Sale nearWatertown, SD

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 $37,692, and its lowest point over the past year was $36,898. 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 4.56/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Expedition for its roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and strong performance. They also frequently highlight its towing ability and family-friendly utility, along with the technology and convenience features that make it easy to live with.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years center on fuel economy, highway noise, and the size-related challenge of maneuvering in tight spaces. Some recent models also bring tech that works best with an added subscription.

32.4% 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. Across the model years, you also see repeated praise for family-friendly usability, towing capability, and a generally solid ownership experience.

• 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 choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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: Pro-Trailer Hitch Assist, Pro-Trailer Backup Assist, and standard driver-assistance features including automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alerts.
• Infotainment: a 13.2-inch touchscreen with Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play store, plus wireless Android Auto or Apple CarPlay projection.
• Fuel efficiency: 16 mpg city, 24 highway, and 18 in combined driving for 2WD models; 15/22/18 for 4WD models; and 13.8 mpg from a 4WD King Ranch model in testing.

Which Ford Expedition trim should I buy?

The 2025 Ford Expedition offers these trims:

• Active: The entry trim brings tri-zone automatic climate control, power-folding rear seats, and a 24-inch panoramic driver information display, making it the best-value starting point.
• Platinum: This trim adds the available high-output version of the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6.
• Tremor: This off-road-focused trim adds the high-output engine, 10.6 inches of ground clearance, 33-inch all-terrain tires, skid plates, and an electronic locking rear axle.
• King Ranch: This top trim adds Del Rio leather seating and a more upscale cabin feel.

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 give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also sit close to the newest redesign, so you get modern features while still seeing a wider spread of used-market choices.

What is the Ford Expedition's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down by double digits, which creates better opportunities for used buyers looking for value. The steepest drops are concentrated among newer examples, while older years generally show smaller declines. That pattern suggests you can often step into a well-equipped Expedition at a meaningfully lower price than a year earlier.

The 2017, 2023, and 2015 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 −20.48% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.71%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,820. The Ford Expedition offers a spacious cabin and a comfortable, family-friendly character that make it especially appealing for buyers who need room for people and cargo.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every 2025 Ford Expedition comes with a twin-turbocharged “EcoBoost” 3.5-liter V6 engine, with the standard engine producing 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque and the high-output version boosting output to 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque.
• 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 BlueCruise 1.4 hardware 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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.