Ford builds highly capable off-road Expedition with over 300 mm of ground clearance
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Ford and Fox Factory Vehicles have turned the large Expedition Tremor into a serious overlanding SUV, with suspension raised by 51 mm, 34-inch all-terrain tyres, a winch and a rooftop tent. The Expedition Tremor: Project Overland was initially built as a one-off, but Ford is exploring the possibility of offering similar equipment to customers in future.
FOX suspension and Raptor R wheels
The engineers based Project Overland on a 2025 model-year Expedition Tremor, whose 269 mm of ground clearance and off-road chassis set-up already provide considerable capability in standard form.
Fox Factory Vehicles fitted FOX 2.0 Performance Series coilovers, raising the body by approximately 51 mm. Excluding the tyre changes, this would increase ground clearance to around 320 mm.
The 17-inch wheels come from the Ford F-150 Raptor R and can accommodate beadlock fittings that secure the tyre bead. The engineers fitted them with 34-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyres.
Ford also added the F-150 Tremor's modular front bumper with an integrated Warn winch. The engine's intercooler had to be modified to accommodate the new bumper.
A bedroom on the roof
Project Overland is not solely focused on tackling difficult obstacles. Its purpose is to enable longer trips in areas without conventional accommodation and services.
A Yakima roof rack carries a three-person SkyRise HD tent, an awning and Tred Pro recovery boards for getting out of sand or mud.
Additional Rigid LED lights help with off-road driving after dark and illuminate the campsite. The equipment also includes tailgate side curtains, which create an area sheltered from wind and rain beneath the open tailgate.
Ford uses overhead console switches from the F-150 Tremor to control the accessories.
Unchanged engine, greater off-road capability
Project Overland retains the Expedition Tremor's 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6, which develops approximately 328 kW and 691 Nm.
The engine is paired with a ten-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive. The standard Tremor's equipment includes an electronically locking rear differential.
Ford did not increase engine output, as the project's aim is to improve off-road capability and the equipment needed for longer trips.
Although the larger tyres and raised suspension improve off-road capability, they also affect fuel consumption, the centre of gravity and on-road stability. The additional weight of the rooftop tent and other camping equipment compounds these compromises.
Production depends on buyer interest
Ford will present the Expedition Tremor: Project Overland at the Los Angeles Auto Show from 20–29 November.
The company views the vehicle as an experimental project to assess customer interest in an Expedition more extensively adapted for off-road driving. Most of the components used are already sold separately, but Ford does not currently offer a complete Project Overland version.
In North America, such a model would primarily compete with the Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro and other large SUVs adapted for off-road driving.
In the European market, the Expedition would remain a niche product because of its dimensions, fuel consumption and limited availability. The smaller Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover Defender fulfil a similar role here and are better suited to narrower roads.
The greatest value of Ford's project lies in its integrated, factory-backed approach. Increased ground clearance, a winch and camping equipment are also available through the aftermarket, but a manufacturer-assembled package could offer better compatibility between components.
Ford has not yet confirmed a production start date or a potential price.
