Before the official release at the Chicago Auto Show, Ford unveiled the fourth generation of the Expedition at Ford Center in Texas.
It was a completely new vehicle.

Based on the same chassis as the Ford F150 and the luxurious Lincoln Navigator, the Expedition showed no mercy for its competitors. It came with new ideas and new technical solutions to outcome the most critical problem of a large SUV: weight.

By designing most of the body panels from aluminum and using high-strength steel for the ladder-chassis, the Expedition succeeded in losing weight. Smart design for the front area enhanced the aerodynamic. With these measures, the American car-maker tried to increase the fuel-efficiency, a place where large SUVs are struggling. And it was not about the cost; it was about pollution. All these solutions contributed to a weight loss of 300 lbs (150 kg.)

Since it was available in two wheelbase configuration, the Expedition could carry up to nine people on-board. The large instrument cluster was available as a mix between analog and digital displays or a completely digital unit. The integrated infotainment touch-screen was installed on the center stack and featured connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. On the center console, a rotary knob controlled the gearbox.

Under the hood, the Expedition featured a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 unit in two power-output configurations. Both were mated as standard to a 10-speed automatic gearbox, and both were available with a front- or all-wheel-drive system.