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The 2022 Ford Expedition Timberline is the most off-road capable version of the full-size SUV. Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu reviews.<\/p>\n
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Ford\u2019s biggest SUV must\u2019ve been getting jealous of the new Bronco.<\/p>\n
The Expedition Timberline is a new trim level for the full-size truck with the most off-road capability the model has ever had.<\/p>\n
The three-row SUV gets a new heavy-duty fully independent suspension and black 18-inch wheels with nearly 33-inch tires that increase its ground clearance from 9.8 inches to 10.6 inches.<\/p>\n
Up front there\u2019s a new bumper that improves its approach angle and a skid plate borrowed from the high-performance Ford F-150 Raptor pickup.<\/p>\n
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\n The Expedition Timberline is the most off-road capable version of the SUV.
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Above it, the Expedition gets a version of the Raptor\u2019s high output 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 that\u2019s rated at 440 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque and a 10-speed automatic transmission to go with it.<\/p>\n
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\n The Timberline comes standard with a full-time four-wheel-drive system.
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Its full-time four-wheel-drive system has high and low ranges and there\u2019s also a locking rear differential for maximizing traction when needed.<\/p>\n
Copper accents and a Timberline logo help set it apart from the rest of the lineup, along with dark green upholstery that gives it a woodsy vibe.<\/p>\n
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\n Dark green upholstery is unique to the Timberline trim.
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It also has Ford\u2019s Trail Control low speed cruise control system, for negotiating tricky terrain, and the Bronco\u2019s Trail Turn Assist, which is meant to be used on loose surfaces off-pavement, and locks the inside rear wheel to use it as a pivot for tighter turns. This is a tremendously handy feature in a 211-inch-long vehicle.<\/p>\n
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\n Trail Turn assist locks the inside rear wheel to use it as a pivot on slippery surfaces.
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That\u2019s as big as you can get it, as the Timberline is not available with the stretched Expedition Max model. The starting price is $72,245, but there\u2019s an options package that cranks that up to $81,465. It adds a long list of premium features including, but not limited to a 15.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system interface, 360-degree camera system, adaptive cruise control, panoramic sunroof, climate-controlled front seats and power folding third-row seats.<\/p>\n
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\n The Expedition Timberline has 10.6 inches of ground clearance.
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As it takes over most controls, the touchscreen can be a bit of a handful, requiring deep menu dives to manage some simple tasks, but the screen can be reconfigured to some extent and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration are standard.<\/p>\n
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\n The Expedition Timberline borrows its front skid plate from the F-150 Raptor.
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Fully loaded, the Expedition Timberline is a formidable competitor for premium off-roaders like the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71, GMC Yukon AT4 and Jeep Wagoneer Series III, although it can\u2019t be had with a computer-controlled air suspension like those can.<\/p>\n
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If you’re looking to do extreme rock crawling or a high speed desert driving, one of the smaller Broncos will be a better choice of vehicle, but the Expedition Timberline can take a pretty good licking on some rough stuff. It\u2019s excellent on relatively flat dirt and gravel roads and the upgrades don\u2019t ruin its on-road ride at all. In fact, if the pavement isn\u2019t perfect where you live, it may make a better daily-driver than many of the more street-smart Expedition trims.<\/p>\n
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\n A Pro Trailer Backup Assist feature is available that lets the driver steer the truck in reverse using a knob on the dashboard.
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At 17 mpg, the Timberline\u2019s combined fuel economy is also 1 mpg less than the other four-wheel-drive Expeditions, but it\u2019s also the most powerful by 60 hp and can tow up to 9,200 pounds like the rest of them.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s yet to be seen if Ford\u2019s growing Bronco brand will ever include a full-size model again, but the Expedition Timberline would probably give the old one a run for its money, even if it costs a lot more of it.<\/p>\n
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2022 Ford Expedition Timberline<\/p>\n
Base price: $72,245<\/p>\n
As tested: $81,465<\/p>\n
Type: 4-door, 7-passenger four-wheel-drive SUV<\/p>\n
Engine: Turbocharged 3.5-liter V6<\/p>\n
Power: 440 hp\/510 lb-ft torque<\/p>\n
Transmission: 10-speed automatic<\/p>\n
MPG: 15 city\/19 hwy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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