Bought a new Expedition
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2026 8:55 am
We’ve been kicking around replacing our Explorer with a larger rig for some time. Earlier this week we had to take the Explorer to the dealer for two recall’s. When we dropped it off we decided to wander around the lot and look at what was available. The new Explorer has an increased towing capacity and would tow our pontoon boat according to the weight. But as discussed a few days ago stopping is another issue altogether.
We looked at the new Explorers first and then asked the salesman about an Expedition. We had already looked at a couple of Platinum level Max (extra long) that were in the 82k range.
We didn’t want the Platinum or the Max. The salesman showed us a used 2025 entry level model at a good price but we didn’t like the features, too sparse. So he mentioned they had a 2025 new old stock on the showroom floor the dealer was very interested in moving. It had an upgraded option package that had what we wanted. We didn't’t love the color or the huge sunroof but we did like the price. So we worked out the deal and after two days 
brought it home yesterday. I’m exhausted 
Lots to learn with pretty much all the controls on the touch screen.
Twin turbo 3.5 V6 @400 hp ought to tow the boat and the bigger brakes will stop it.
We looked at the new Explorers first and then asked the salesman about an Expedition. We had already looked at a couple of Platinum level Max (extra long) that were in the 82k range.
We didn’t want the Platinum or the Max. The salesman showed us a used 2025 entry level model at a good price but we didn’t like the features, too sparse. So he mentioned they had a 2025 new old stock on the showroom floor the dealer was very interested in moving. It had an upgraded option package that had what we wanted. We didn't’t love the color or the huge sunroof but we did like the price. So we worked out the deal and after two days brought it home yesterday. I’m exhausted Lots to learn with pretty much all the controls on the touch screen. Twin turbo 3.5 V6 @400 hp ought to tow the boat and the bigger brakes will stop it.
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Miss Tina and I had seen more than one small vehicle towing a load we knew would push them if they had to suddenly stop. More than once we overheard the phrase, "Sure she'll pull 'er, it's a V6 Turbo!"