2027 Ford Expedition Tremor: Specs, Features, and How to Reserve

The 2027 Ford Expedition Tremor is the biggest news in the full-size SUV segment right now. It’s brand-new for 2027, it’s 4x4 only, and it packs a High Output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 making 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque — the same family of engine Ford puts in its most serious performance trucks. For Minnesota families who want three rows of Expedition space and real off-road capability on the same window sticker, there hasn’t been anything quite like it.

Here’s what you need to know about the 2027 Expedition Tremor — specs, capability, what comes standard, what’s optional, and how to get in line for one at Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson.

What engine does the 2027 Expedition Tremor have?

The 2027 Expedition Tremor is powered by the High Output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 producing 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-Speed Automatic transmission with SelectShift capability. This is the same High Output engine family available on the Platinum Ultimate and Stealth Performance packages — it’s the muscle version of the EcoBoost V6.

The Tremor is one of only three ways to get the High Output engine. It comes standard here, and on the Platinum it is included only with the Stealth Performance Package or the Platinum Ultimate Package. Every other retail Expedition — Active, base Platinum, Platinum with the Stealth Appearance or 30th Anniversary packages, and King Ranch — uses the standard 3.5L EcoBoost V6 rated at 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. In other words, the Tremor is not a trim that traded interior luxury for a weaker drivetrain. It’s a trim built around Ford’s strongest Expedition engine.

Ford has not published a separate EPA fuel economy estimate for the High Output engine, so there is no official MPG rating for the Tremor yet. We explain why that gap exists, and what to reasonably expect, in our 2027 Expedition engine options and fuel economy guide.

Tremor also includes an Engine Sound Enhancer with Active Noise Cancellation, a High Flow Exhaust System, and a 3.73 Electronic Locking Rear Differential. For reference, that’s the same locking-diff philosophy you’d find on a serious off-road truck — not a marketing add-on, but a real mechanical locker that keeps both rear wheels turning when one loses traction.

What off-road features come standard on the Tremor?

The 2027 Expedition Tremor comes standard with a full off-road hardware package that separates it from every other Expedition in the lineup. Here’s the confirmed standard equipment list:

• Modified higher ride suspension with premium passive shocks
• Modified Raptor skid plates — front and transmission underbody protection
• Fuel tank underbody protection
• 3.73 Electronic Locking Rear Differential
• P275/70R18E All-Terrain BSW tires on 18-inch Dark Carbonized Gray Painted Aluminum Wheels with Electric Spice Pocket
• Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow with 28MM engine radiator, integrated trailer brake controller, and two-speed automatic 4WD with neutral towing
• Front tow hooks in Amber Active
• Off-road auxiliary grille lights
• LED fog lamps with carbon black bezel
• Running boards, platform-style black with angular step bars
• Trail Control with Trail One Pedal Drive and Trail Turn Assist
• Selectable drive modes: Normal, Sport, Tow / Haul, Eco, Slippery, Off-Road, and Rock Crawl
• 360-Degree Zone Lighting with roof-rail perimeter lighting
• 360-Degree Camera with off-road overlays and Rock Crawl View

Ford lists the Tremor’s minimum running ground clearance at 10.6 inches, compared to 8.7 inches on most other Expedition models. That is nearly two additional inches of clearance, and it is the number that best explains what the raised suspension actually buys you.

For central Minnesota buyers, a few of these matter more than others. The all-terrain tires and raised suspension handle gravel county roads without beating you up — particularly on the washboard stretches of US-7 service roads and the back routes between Hutchinson, Dassel, and Cokato. The 360-Degree Zone Lighting is legitimately useful at a dark lake cabin in Kandiyohi County when you’re unloading at night, and the roof-rail perimeter lighting lights up the ground around the entire vehicle, not just the area in front of the headlights.

The modified Raptor skid plates are the spec that most buyers underestimate. They’re not trim panels — they’re real steel protection, the same family of parts Ford uses on the F-150 Raptor. If you’ve ever put a rock through an oil pan on a two-track, you understand why this matters.

How much can the 2027 Expedition Tremor tow?

Ford rates the 2027 Expedition Tremor at a maximum towing capacity of 9,300 lbs when properly equipped with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, which comes standard on the Tremor.

That figure is worth understanding in context, because it is specific to the Tremor and differs from the rest of the lineup:

• Expedition Tremor — up to 9,300 lbs with Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow
• Expedition 4x4 (other trims) — up to 9,600 lbs with the available Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package
• Expedition MAX 4x4 — up to 9,000 lbs with the available Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package
• Expedition 4x2 — up to 6,000 lbs
• Expedition MAX 4x2 — up to 6,300 lbs

You will find plenty of pages online that quote 9,600 lbs for every 2027 Expedition. That is the figure for a 4x4 Platinum or King Ranch with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, not for the Tremor. The Tremor gives up 300 lbs of rating to its off-road hardware — the taller suspension, the all-terrain tires, and the added underbody weight all factor in. It is still the second-highest rating in the lineup, and it is 3,000 lbs more than any rear-drive Expedition.

The Tremor’s Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow content includes a 28MM engine radiator for cooling capacity during loaded tows, an integrated trailer brake controller, and two-speed automatic 4WD with neutral towing capability. That last item matters if you flat-tow behind an RV, since a single-speed 4WD system does not support it. Always confirm proper procedure against the 2027 Owner’s Manual and with your RV dealer before flat-towing any vehicle.

For a boat, a pair of snowmobiles, or a small livestock trailer, 9,300 lbs is more capability than most families in McLeod County will ever need. If you are towing near the top of that range regularly, come talk to us and we will work through your specific trailer weight, tongue weight, and hitch setup rather than relying on a brochure number.

What comes inside the Expedition Tremor?

Tremor interior is not a stripped-down off-road package — it’s got a full premium specification. Here’s what’s standard:

• Leather-trimmed seats with perforated inserts and Tremor logo on the front row seatback
• Heated and ventilated front seats, 10-way power driver with memory, 8-way power passenger, both with power lumbar and power recline
• Heated second-row captain’s chairs, dual, with armrest and power fold
• Third-row PowerFold flexible seating with power recline and remote power-folding head restraints (the remote button is in the overhead console)
• Third-row 40/20/40 PowerFold flexible seating
• Power Panoramic Vista Roof with power shade
• Flex Powered Console
• Ambient Lighting with seven color options — doors above armrest and instrument panel
• Door trim — Black Onyx with Electric Spice rollover stitching
• Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power tilt/telescoping steering column with memory
• Pro Power Onboard 400W — one outlet in the console, one in the cargo area

The seven-passenger captain’s chair configuration is standard. If you want eight-passenger seating with a second-row bench, the 40/20/40 Power Fold Bench (option 21F) is available.

What technology is included on the Tremor?

Tremor comes standard with Ford’s full premium tech stack for 2027:

• Ford Digital Experience with a 24″ Panoramic Display, 13.2″ center display, embedded Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play Store
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 10 speakers including subwoofer, with B&O Beosonic customizable sound experience
• BlueCruise Equipped (90-Day Trial) — hands-free highway driving on 97% of controlled-access highways in the U.S. and Canada, including Lane Change Assist and In-Lane Repositioning
• Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 with Intersection Assist (in addition to the standard Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 features)
• Phone As A Key
• SecuriCode Keyless Entry Illuminated Keypad
• Trail Control with Trail One Pedal Drive and Trail Turn Assist
• Universal Garage Door Opener
• 4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock) with Push-Button Start

BlueCruise on the Tremor is standard as a 90-day trial. You can extend via a one-year plus 90-day subscription (option 55B) or a one-time seven-year purchase (option 55C) at the point of sale — both have to be ordered at the time of build.

What optional packages are available on the Tremor?

The major optional package for the Tremor is the Driver’s Package (59J), which upgrades several premium features:

• B&O Play Unleashed audio — 22 radio speakers instead of the standard 10
• Illuminated rear spoiler
• Sideview mirrors with power-folding, autofold, power and heated glass, turn signal indicators, ground illuminator, driver and passenger side memory, and driver-side auto-dimming
• Power-adjustable pedals with memory
• Wireless charging pad

Other notable options:

• Rear Seat Entertainment (18E) — note: not available with the Digital Device Holder, which comes standard on Tremor
• Second Row 40/20/40 Power Fold Bench (21F) — converts from 7-passenger captain’s chairs to 8-passenger with a bench
• Engine Block Heater (41H) — worth considering if you’re regularly seeing overnight lows below zero, which describes plenty of January nights in Hutchinson
• Ford Connectivity Package one-time seven-year purchase (65B)
• Ford Security Package one-time seven-year purchase (67D)

What colors can you get the 2027 Expedition Tremor in?

The Tremor is available in seven colors for 2027, including two of the three new paint options:

• Agate Black Metallic
• Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (new for 2027)
• Dark Matter Gray Metallic
• Marsh Gray
• Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
• Nocturnal Blue Metallic (new for 2027)
• Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

The Tremor is the only non-Platinum-package trim that can be ordered in Marsh Gray. The exclusive Blue Ember Metallic is reserved for the Platinum 30th Anniversary Appearance Package and is not available on the Tremor.

Want to see all seven side by side before you decide? Our 2027 Ford Expedition colors guide shows every paint in the lineup with real swatches and covers which colors are restricted to which trims.

Is the Tremor available in Expedition MAX?

No. The Tremor is only offered in the standard Expedition body length (U1R). The extended-length Expedition MAX is available on XL, Active, Platinum, and King Ranch — but not Tremor.

This is worth understanding before you reserve. If you need the extra cargo space and third-row legroom of the MAX body, you’re choosing between a MAX Platinum or MAX King Ranch — and the off-road suspension, skid plates, all-terrain tires, and Tremor-specific hardware are not available on either of those. The Tremor represents a specific choice: off-road capability in the standard body.

Is the 2027 Expedition Tremor worth it for Minnesota buyers?

Yes — if you actually use the capability. The Tremor is built for the buyer who wants three rows of family space plus real off-road hardware, not a cosmetic appearance package pretending to be capable.

It makes sense if you regularly drive gravel county roads, own a lake cabin on a rough access road, tow boats or snowmobile trailers, pull livestock trailers to the farm, or spend time on two-tracks and hunting land. It makes less sense if your daily commute is highway and your weekends are suburban — you’d pay for capability you won’t use, and the ride on all-terrain tires is firmer than the street tires that come on a standard Platinum.

For McLeod County, Meeker County, Kandiyohi County, and the farming and lake communities across central Minnesota, the Tremor is the Expedition trim that actually fits the life a lot of our customers live. The combination of 440 HP, a real rear locker, Raptor-grade skid plates, two-speed 4WD with neutral towing, and the luxury interior is genuinely rare in the full-size SUV segment.

Demand is going to be high, and allocations are going to be limited. If the Tremor is the one you want, reserving now means we can get your exact build — color, seating configuration, Driver’s Package or not — in the queue before the broader market finds out it exists.

2027 Expedition Tremor FAQ

Is the 2027 Expedition Tremor available in 4x2?

No. The Tremor is 4x4 only. Four-wheel drive is fundamental to the trim — the Trail Control, Rock Crawl mode, and electronic locking rear differential all require 4x4.

How much can the 2027 Expedition Tremor tow?

Ford rates the 2027 Expedition Tremor at up to 9,300 lbs when properly equipped with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, which is standard on the Tremor. That is slightly below the 9,600 lbs available on other 4x4 Expedition models, because of the Tremor’s off-road suspension and all-terrain tires.

How does the Tremor compare to the Platinum Stealth Performance?

Both use the 440 HP High Output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and both are 4x4 only. The difference is direction: the Tremor is built around off-road capability — raised suspension, skid plates, all-terrain tires, Trail Control, Rock Crawl mode. The Stealth Performance is built around on-road performance — 24-inch wheels, carbon black styling, Platinum luxury appointments. Same engine, different philosophy.

What is the ground clearance on the 2027 Expedition Tremor?

Ford lists the Tremor’s minimum running ground clearance at 10.6 inches. Most other 2027 Expedition models are listed at 8.7 inches, so the Tremor adds nearly two inches of clearance.

What are the Tremor’s tire and wheel specs?

18-inch x 8.5-inch Dark Carbonized Gray Painted Aluminum wheels with Electric Spice Pocket, wearing P275/70R18E All-Terrain BSW tires. The 18-inch sidewall height is intentional — it gives more sidewall flex for off-road use than the 22- or 24-inch wheel packages on Platinum and King Ranch.

Will Jay Malone Ford have a Tremor on the lot to test drive?

We expect to have demo Tremor units once Ford begins shipping 2027 production. Until then, we have current 2026 Expeditions on the lot that can help you get a feel for the platform and seating layout. Reservation holders will be first to know when a Tremor arrives.

How do I reserve a 2027 Expedition Tremor?

Head to our 2027 Ford Expedition reservation page and select Tremor as your preferred trim. Reservations are free, zero obligation, and get you first in line when Ford opens allocations. You can also call us at (320) 587-4748.

Get your 2027 Tremor in line at Jay Malone Ford

The 2027 Expedition Tremor is going to be one of the most in-demand trims we’ve ever taken reservations on — and for good reason. It fills a gap in the full-size SUV segment that nobody else is filling right now. If you’ve been waiting for a three-row family vehicle that can actually handle gravel roads, lake cabin access, and serious towing without apology, the Tremor is it.

For more on the full 2027 Expedition lineup — including the 30th Anniversary Appearance Package, the new Family Travel Package on Active Touring, and the three new paint colors — check out our 2027 Ford Expedition overview.