New Ford Expedition STX Package Offers Signature Style, Available Best-in-Class Towing at an Attractive Price

•Ford adds STX Package to the 2021 Expedition XL as a stylish option at an attractive price for full-size SUV customers

•With seating for five, the two-row Expedition STX better matches customer needs and starts at $49,995 Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price, while providing the versatility and capability of a full-size SUV

•Available Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package adds Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, 3.73 rear axle, trailer brake and a heavy-duty radiator – for best-in-class 9,300-pound towing capacity

Ford is expanding the Expedition full-size SUV lineup with the new STX Package, a spacious choice with an attractive price for customers who need seating for five plus the versatility and capability of a full-size SUV.

'The Expedition STX is perfect for families who lead an active lifestyle that requires the capability and space of a full-size SUV,' said Devin McParlane, Expedition brand manager. 'They get all of the content they desire at an attractive price, plus a great appearance.'

An eight-way power driver's seat with power lumbar and manual recline helps to keep customers comfortable over long hauls. The second-row 40/20/40 split bench with CenterSlide® folds flat for ample cargo storage of 104.6 cubic feet, enhanced by a cargo management system, cargo protector and cargo net.

The STX Package features a distinctive gloss-black five-bar grille and 18-inch Magnetic Metallic-painted cast-aluminum wheels. It also comes with SYNC® 3 with an enhanced voice recognition communications and entertainment system, eight-inch LCD capacitive touch screen with swipe capability, AppLink®, 911 Assist®, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, as well as tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control.

FordPass™ Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability allows passengers to keep their devices connected, while four 12-volt outlets plus two front-row and two second-row smart-charging multimedia USB ports enable them to keep their electronics charged.

Additional standard features include a capable 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine producing 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque with Auto Stop-Start, active grille shutters, 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission, non-limited-slip 3.15 rear axle, a 23.2-gallon fuel tank and a Class IV trailer hitch receiver. Four-wheel drive with ControlTrac eLSD (Electronic Limited-Slip Differential) is available.

An available Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package adds Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, a 3.73 rear axle, trailer brake and heavy-duty radiator – for best-in-class towing capacity of 9,300 pounds on two-wheel drive models and best-in-class four-wheel towing capacity of 9,200 pounds.

The 2021 Expedition XL STX package starts at $49,995 MSRP and is available to order at Ford dealerships.

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The 2021 Ford Expedition three-row SUV and the extended-wheelbase Expedition MAX are built with family in mind. All series levels get a boost in size with the available MAX version – giving families even more room to stretch out and enjoy the ride. And with 13 available equipment groups for both versions, families get even more choice.

Standard Ford Co-Pilot360™ includes a host of driver-assist technologies such as Auto High-Beam Headlamps, BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane-Keeping System with Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Aid and Driver Alert, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support as well as a rear view camera.

The Limited edition goes further with standard Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist featuring Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, voice-activated touch screen navigation and optional Enhanced Active Park Assist.

New for 2021 is an available STX Package featuring a five-bar chrome grille with Magnetic secondary bars, SYNC® 3, enhanced voice recognition communications and entertainment system, 8-inch LCD capacitive touch screen with swipe capability, AppLink®, 911 Assist®, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, as well as tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control. New exterior colors available include Antimatter Blue and Kodiak Brown.

With its beefed-up 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine, the Platinum edition churns out 400 horsepower and 480 lb.-ft. of torque, while the standard 3.5-liter EcoBoost delivers 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft*. When equipped with the heavy-duty Trailer Tow Package, Expedition delivers a best-in-class 9,300-pound towing capacity. Available Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ helps take the stress out of lining up a trailer or boat to make maneuvering more enjoyable.

*Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.

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