Ford has packed it’s new 2020 Ford Expedition full of technology. So much technology that you’ll want to get behind the wheel and drive right now.
The large screens, the booming bass of the sound system, and the driver assistance that fill this large SUV are surprising and welcome.
There’s a lot of new and improved features to know about. We want you to have all the details about Expedition technology so that you can decide if it’s the right SUV for you.
Read on to learn the ins and outs of the safety technology, the entertainment technology, and the hidden surprises throughout the 2020 Ford Expedition.
2020 Ford Expedition Technology
The 2020 Ford Expedition boasts a suite of technology features. Drivers benefit from a range of safety and assist qualities. Passengers will enjoy the various entertainment options, too.
The range of models in the lineup comes with standard features. You can add technology to each model, depending on your needs and preferred price point.
Let’s take a closer look at the different types of technology the Ford Expedition features in its 2020 model.
Safety Technology
With the new 2020 Ford Expedition, you benefit from safety features in the Ford Co-Pilot360 system.
The Ford Co-Pilot360 is a safety technology designed to keep you on the road. The Co-Pilot360 includes automatic high-beam headlamps, cross-traffic alerts, blind-spot assistance, lane-assist, pre-collision assist, and automatic emergency braking.
The automatic high-beam headlamps sense when the conditions need extra lighting. You don’t have to switch your brights on and off as the light levels change or cars appear over the next hill.
Cross-traffic alerts pop up when someone or something is behind you when you reverse.
Blind-spot assistance shows up in your wing mirrors to alert you there’s a car just over your left shoulder that you didn’t see.
The Lane-assist feature warns you when you’re weaving out of your lane.
If someone stops quickly in front of you, the pre-collision assist will engage. This system combines with the automatic emergency braking feature. The artificial intelligence in the pre-collision assists technology senses when something is too close in front. The brakes kick in more quickly than human reaction time can manage.
The whole suite of safety functions in Co-Pilot360 is standard technology on the 2020 Expedition. These safety features are excellent and we’re glad Ford has made them standard on the new model.
Entertainment Technology
While the driver appreciates the excellent safety technology, passengers will enjoy the entertainment options. Here’s a glimpse of the Expedition technology in the entertainment category.
The Sync 3 Infotainment System includes everything we now expect from our cars. When you enable the FordPass Connect feature, you even get a full, roaming WiFi hotspot. The large screens in the headrests make entertainment more pleasurable for those in the back.
The Sync 3 Infotainment System is quite simply one of the best parts of Expedition’s technology suite.
Up in the front, there’s an 8-inch touchscreen. The driver and front-seat passenger access all the entertainment functionality from this screen. The music and navigation systems are easy to use. All audio is piped through high-quality Bang & Olufsen speakers.
Also standard on all 2020 Ford Expeditions is FordPass Connect. This feature turns the SUV into a mobile WiFi hotspot. Up to 10 devices can link into the 4G LTE Wifi at any one time. The WiFi is even accessible up to 50 feet outside of the car. So, if you’ve parked to watch the kids play soccer, you can still use the internet to stay in touch.
Ford has included four USB ports in the Expedition. From these ports, your family can charge their devices while you’re on the move. If you have all the seats filled or your family uses a lot of devices at once, you can add a wireless phone charging station.
For those long road trips, the dual-headrest rear-seat entertainment system is a must. These screens allow passengers to watch shows from your home’s cable company. There’s also a DVD player. The kids can plug in their gaming system or stream the latest movie while on the move.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
With an SUV this big, it’s likely you have a crew to fill it and long drives ahead. The sheer range of entertainment technology on the new Expeditions means you won’t be hearing “are we there yet” the whole way to your destination.
Other Technology
There’s a couple of other pieces of technology on the 2020 Expedition worth mentioning.
Rearview cameras are common on many cars now, but Ford’s version includes a washer. When the roads are dirty in the winter, it’s easy for most rearview cameras to get so covered in the muck that they don’t help much. The built-in washer is another example of Expedition technology that has us all smiling.
If you opted for the Intelligent 4WD versions of the Expedition, then you’ll also enjoy Ford’s Terrain Management System.
This feature offers drivers seven drive modes to choose from. The drive options mean the Expedition will flow across almost any terrain.
Choose from “normal” for everyday driving in town, “sport” for when you want to get the juices flowing a bit, “tow/haul” for when the family is heading out to the lake with the boat, “eco” for those longer interstate trips and better fuel economy, “grass/gravel/snow” for when the conditions outside need a little more grip, “sand” for when you don’t have much traction and need careful power in the right places, and “mud/ruts” for when you’re bouncing through the fields of the local farm. You can also choose 2WD or 4WD in each mode depending on the conditions and your preferences.
Packed Full of Technology
With so much technology on the 2020 Ford Expedition, you’ll be safe and entertained whenever you jump behind the wheel.
If you have a large family or haul lots of gear this SUV might be the best option for you. If you also want high-quality features the Expedition technology will push this vehicle to the top of your list.
Find your local dealer and go see for yourself what the technology on the 2020 Ford Expedition looks like.
