2026 Ford Expedition Tremor: Lakeland Buyers Guide

The only trim where the High-Output engine ships standard

Every other Expedition trim treats the 440-horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost High-Output V6 as an upgrade, standard on none of them, optional only on Platinum. Tremor is the exception: that engine, 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, is standard equipment here, backed by a 10-speed SelectShift automatic and standard Intelligent 4WD with a full Terrain Management System. A 3.73 electronic-locking rear differential comes standard too, along with Ford Trail Control, which manages throttle and braking at low speed so the driver can focus on picking a line rather than modulating pedals. EPA estimate lands at 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined, in line with the lineup's other standard-4x4 trims, and like every 2026 Expedition, it runs on regular gasoline.

Hardware that isn't just cosmetic

Tremor's stance comes from real changes underneath, not a trim package layered onto a standard chassis. Ground clearance reaches 10.6 inches, roughly two inches more than the 8.7 inches on Active, Platinum, and King Ranch, riding on 18-inch Dark Carbonized Gray-painted wheels with an Electric Spice pocket and 33-inch all-terrain tires. An off-road-tuned grille adds auxiliary lighting, Raptor-inspired platform running boards replace conventional side steps, and front skid plates plus Amber Active-painted tow hooks round out the exterior hardware. Inside, leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front captain's chairs carry a unique Tremor logo, and the heated second-row seats power-fold as captain's chairs rather than a bench. A B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with a subwoofer, 10 speakers total, is standard on this trim.

The one number that goes down, not up

It's a genuinely counter-intuitive spec: despite carrying the most powerful engine in the lineup, Tremor's max tow rating (9,300 pounds with its own Heavy-Duty Tow Package) trails the 9,600-pound figure available on Active, Platinum, and King Ranch. The off-road gearing and all-terrain tire compound that make Tremor capable on loose surfaces trade a few hundred pounds of on-road towing capacity to get there, worth knowing for a buyer cross-shopping Tremor primarily as a tow rig rather than a trail vehicle.

Built for more than just trails

Central Florida doesn't offer the mountain trails Tremor's marketing photography leans on, but the same hardware, the standard 4WD, the locking differential, the extra ground clearance, has a second job here: getting through the standing water that an afternoon Central Florida storm leaves on a low-lying road, or handling an unpaved boat-launch access road around one of the area's lakes without a second thought. It's a trim built for a specific kind of driver first, but the underlying capability shows up in ordinary Central Florida weather more often than a shopper might expect.

Frequently asked questions

Is Expedition Tremor 4x4 only?

Yes. Tremor is not offered with rear-wheel drive; Intelligent 4WD with a Terrain Management System is standard equipment on every Tremor built.

Why is Tremor's max tow rating lower than other trims?

Tremor tows up to 9,300 pounds with its own Heavy-Duty Tow Package, compared to 9,600 pounds on Active, Platinum, and King Ranch, even though Tremor carries the more powerful High-Output engine. The off-road-oriented gearing and 33-inch all-terrain tires trade some max-tow capacity for trail capability.

What sound system does Expedition Tremor come with?

A B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen is standard on Tremor, with 10 speakers total including a subwoofer.

See Tremor in person

Photos flatten out 10.6 inches of ground clearance and 33-inch tires; standing next to a Tremor next to any other Expedition trim on the lot makes the difference obvious immediately. Check current Tremor availability at Lakeland Automall or reach out to schedule a test drive.