2022 Ford Expedition Trims: XLT vs. Limited vs. Timberline vs. Platinum

Whether your family drives take five minutes or five hours, the 2022 Ford Expedition is designed to provide the exceptional space, capability, and connectivity you need. Secure your ideal combination of features with one of the six available trim options, and choose between the standard wheelbase Expedition or extended-wheelbase Expedition MAX. To help you pick the right 2022 Ford Expedition trim level, the team at Imlay City Ford created the following trims research guide.

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2022 Ford Expedition XL STX

With two rows of seating, a powerful engine, and advanced SYNC® 4 technology, the 2022 Ford Expedition XL STX is perfect for everyday use.

Key Features:

• 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine - 380 horsepower; 470 lb.-ft. of torque
• Ten-speed automatic transmission
• Auto stop/start technology
• AdvanceTrac™ with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
• 18-in. machined-face aluminum wheels with Magnetic painted pockets
• Cloth seats
• 40/20/40 split second-row bench seat with manual recline and flat-folding function
• Eight-way power driver’s seat
• Tri-zone automatic temperature control
• SYNC 4 with 12-in. center stack screen
• 8-in. productivity screen in gauge cluster
• FordPass™ Connect with Wi-Fi® hotspot
• Six speakers
• 15 beverage holders
• Cargo management system
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Remote start system
• BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert and trailer coverage
• Auto high-beam headlamps
• Lane-keeping system
• Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking
• Manual rear liftgate with liftglass
• LED reflector headlamps
• Configurable daytime running lamps
• Roof-rack side rails
• Twin-spar Ebony Black grille
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors
• Privacy glass on second- and third-row windows and rear liftgate
• Reverse sensing system
• Rear view camera

2022 Ford Expedition XLT

Setting the standard for the rest of the Expedition trim lineup, the 2022 Ford Expedition XLT is equipped with three rows of seats and seating for up to eight people. Choose between the standard wheelbase Expedition or extended wheelbase Expedition MAX versions of this trim.

Key Features:

Most XL STX features, plus:

• 60/40 PowerFold® and power reclining third-row seat
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 360L
• Smart-charging USB ports in third row
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror
• Front tow hooks (4x4 only)

2022 Ford Expedition Limited

Comfort, convenience, and enhanced technology — it’s all yours behind the wheel of the 2022 Ford Expedition Limited trim.

Key Features:

Most XLT features, plus:

• 3.0L EcoBoost V6 - 400 HP and 480 lb.-ft. of torque 
• 20-in. bright-machined aluminum wheels with Dark Carbonized Gray-painted pocket wheels
• Leather-trimmed seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated, power-folding tip and slide second-row captain’s chairs
• Ten-way power driver’s seat
• Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
• B&O® sound system by Bang & Olufsen with 12 speakers
• HD Radio™
• Active noise control
• Wireless charging pad
• Memory feature for driver’s seat, power-adjustable foot pedals, and exterior mirrors
• Heated, top hide leather-wrapped steering wheel with Dark Parchment Euro stitching
• Upgraded carpet floor mats with Limited edging 
• 360-degree camera with split view and front/rear washer
• Ambient lighting
• Hands-free, foot-activated liftgate
• LED fog lamps with chrome bezels
• Chrome twin-spar grille
• Panoramic Vista Roof®
• Power-folding side mirrors with Autofold, driver’s side auto-dimming, and security approach lamps
• Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+
  • Intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
  • Connected built-in navigation
  • Pre-collision assist with autonomous emergency braking
• Rain-sensing front wipers

2022 Ford Expedition Timberline

If family adventures often take you off the beaten path, the 2022 Ford Explorer Timberline trim is designed to get you there with its high-output V6 engine, rugged engineering, and unique style.

Key Features:

Most XLT features, plus:

• High-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 - 440 HP and 510 lb.-ft. of torque
• Heavy-duty engine radiator
• Rough road suspension
• ControlTrac® with eLSD with neutral towing capability
• Premium off-road front and rear shocks
• Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™
• Dark Carbonized Gray lower fascia
• Dual exhaust
• LED fog lamps with Ebony Black bezels
• Ember Red front tow hooks
• LED reflector headlamps with signature lighting and black bezels
• Power-folding side mirrors with Autofold
• Forward-facing spotlight
• Steel skid plates
• Incandescent tail lamps with black bezel
• Twin-spar black grille
• Zone lighting
• 18-in. Ebony-painted wheels with laser-etched Timberline logo
• All-terrain tires
• ActiveX™ seating material with heathered cloth insert, Deep Tangerine stitching, and Timberline logo
• Ten-way power driver’s seat and eight-way power front passenger’s seat
• Power-folding second-row bench seat with tip-and-slide
• Power tilt/telescoping steering column with memory
• Wireless charging pad
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel with Tangerine stitching
• Unique Deep Cypress door trim panel with Deep Tangerine stitching
• Advanced Security Pack
• 110V/150W AC power outlet

2022 Ford Expedition King Ranch®

Find southwest styling with premium Del Rio leather and genuine wood, along with a massive touchscreen and cloud-connected infotainment system in the 2022 Ford Expedition King Ranch®.

Key Features:

Most Limited features, plus:

• Body-color upper/Stone Gray lower bumpers 
• Stone Gray grille mesh
• Stone Gray, power-deployable running boards
• 22-in. six-spoke polished aluminum wheels
• SYNC 4A with 15-in. LCD capacitive touchscreen
• Del Rio leather center console with Ziricote wood veneer
• Ebony Del Rio leather door trim insert with Mesa Del Rio leather armrest
• First- and second-row floormats with King Ranch logo
• Front door scuff plates with brushed aluminum inserts and King Ranch logo
• 12.4-in. multicolor productivity screen
• Del Rio leather seat upholstery 
• Mesa Del Rio leather steering wheel with Kingsville stitching

2022 Ford Expedition Platinum

Step into luxury with the 2022 Ford Expedition Platinum, featuring Multicontour seats with Active Motion® massage functionality and a 22-speaker sound system to provide a truly exceptional experience.

Key Features:

Most Limited features, plus:

• Twin-spar grille with silver mesh lining
• Forward facing spot light
• Chrome roof rack side rails
• Chrome tow hooks (4x4 only)
• 22-in. 12-spoke polished aluminum wheels 
• Continuous controlled damping with suspension road preview
• Zone lighting
• SYNC 4A with 15-in. LCD capacitive touchscreen
• Center console with real wood trim
• Upgraded carpet floor mats with Platinum edging
• 12.4-in. multicolor productivity screen
• Leather-wrapped door rollovers, instrument panel topper, and console side rails
• Multicontour front seats with Active Motion
• Luxury leather-trimmed front and second-row seats with perforated seat inserts and quilted bolsters
• Scuff plates with brushed aluminum inserts
• Wollsdorf leather-wrapped steering wheel with Pecan Euro stitching
• BlueCruise
• B&O Unleashed Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with 22 speakers, including subwoofer
• Tiered cargo management system

2022 Ford Expedition Expedition vs. Expedition MAX

The key difference between the 2022 Ford Expedition and Expedition MAX is their size. The Expedition MAX is nearly 12 inches longer than the standard sized Expedition, with the extra space going into additional cargo volume. The fuel tank in the Expedition MAX is also larger, but the Expedition has a slightly higher maximum towing capacity. See the accompanying chart for the specifics.