Years ago, if you wanted a luxurious Ford truck or
SUV, you went for the King Ranch variant. However, as consumers embraced even
more luxurious trims, the King Ranch name lost some of its luster. Ford is looking to fix that by
introducing the 2020 Expedition King Ranch Edition. Like its predecessor, the
model features a unique design which embraces the “legacy of hard work that
defines the American ranching lifestyle.”
On the outside, the SUV is distinguished by Stone
Gray accents on the bumpers, mirror caps and power-deployable running boards.
The model also has 22-inch aluminum wheels and oodles of King Ranch badging.
Of course, the King Ranch is all about the interior
and its unique leather upholstery. In the case of the Expedition, the model is
equipped with premium Del Rio leather which features Kingsville contrast
stitching. The seats also have perforated inserts and King Ranch logos on
backrests.
Elsewhere, there’s Ziricote wood trim and King Ranch
branded door sill plates. Other highlights include power-folding second-row
captain’s chairs and the Co-Pilot360 suite of driver assistance systems.
There’s also continuously controlled damping, an auto-dimming driver’s side
mirror and a 360° camera system.
Besides introducing the new King Ranch, Ford
revealed a handful of updates for the range-topping Expedition Platinum. It
features restyled 22-inch wheels and “new premium finishes.” Inside, the model
has extended leather that now covers the instrument panel hood and console
rails.
Like the rest of the Expedition lineup, the models
are powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that produces 375 hp and 636 Nm of torque. It is connected to a ten-speed
automatic transmission which can be paired to an optional four-wheel drive
system.
Unsurprisingly, Ford has big expectations for the
King Ranch as higher-end versions of the Expedition have been a hit with
consumers. One out of every five Expeditions sold is a range-topping Platinum
variant, while nearly 60% are either a Limited or Platinum version.
