Ford’s King Ranch badge is a must-have for large property owners who desire the elusive combination of Blue Oval functionality and a certain strain of rugged luxury associated with the Birthplace of American Ranching®. Ford considered over 1,100 hours of customer feedback to improve the breed of its flagship SUV, and the Expedition King Ranch brings a newly redesigned expression of that curious combination of supersized utility and all-American comfort. Climb inside its elevated cabin and the mood is palpably more modern than before, thanks to a 24-inch panoramic screen that offers enough seamless digital real estate for graphics to appear soothingly uncluttered. An available 22-speaker B&O sound system delivers crystal clear sound with outstanding depth and separation, and the King Ranch’s long-haul capabilities are aided by massaging seats and heated second-row captain’s seats. Mesa Del Rio leather rounds out this trim package’s unique finishes.

Those with bigger broods or crews can opt for the MAX version, which extends the wheelbase and adds another 9 inches to the vehicle’s already prodigious length. Furthering its roadtrip friendliness is available BlueCruise that enables occupants to relax while the Expedition engages in semi-autonomous driving on highways where the system is mapped. The Expedition King Ranch’s refined functionality extends beyond its generously appointed interior. Powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6, the King Ranch can tow up to 9,600 pounds when optioned with 4-wheel drive. An expansive 108.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity is available behind the driver seat, and 60.8 cubic feet after of the second row. Unique to the Expedition is a Ford Split Gate that makes it the only model in its class to utilize an upper ¾ gate that operates like a traditional lift gate and lower ¼ that drops like a pickup truck gate, with an optional seatback that can transform it into a serving table for tailgate parties. Nearby power outlets in the cargo area make it possible to power outdoor accessories while four exterior lighting zones help set the party mood. For adventure enthusiasts seeking respite from the usual cadre of European luxury brands, Ford’s Expedition King Ranch brings a definitively American pairing of capability and comfort that defies conventionalluxury SUV tropes.

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