The difference between simply owning a large SUV and enjoying one every day often comes down to how many little jobs the vehicle handles before you think about them. This new 2027 Ford Expedition Platinum 4x2 in Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-Coat starts working before anyone is seated: power-deployable running boards lower for easier entry, the Ford Split Gate can open on approach, remote start can prepare the cabin before departure and 360-degree Zone Lighting can illuminate the surrounding area after dark. The Stealth Appearance Package changes the visual character with 22-inch Magnetite-painted wheels, giving this seven-passenger Expedition a cleaner, darker presence around Wesley Chapel, New Tampa and Tampa. Parks Plus paint protection, rain repellent and headlight protection help care for that Glacier Gray finish through Florida weather.

Once everyone is aboard, the details shift toward making a full vehicle easier to live with. Black Onyx leather-trimmed seating is paired with heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seating and tri-zone climate control, while the 40/20/40 PowerFold third row can change the rear layout when passenger needs give way to luggage, sports equipment or a larger shopping trip. The panoramic Vista Roof opens the cabin visually, ambient lighting changes the atmosphere after sunset and the flexible powered center console adds useful space between the front seats. Parks Plus continues here with interior protection, cabin sanitizer and antimicrobial treatmentnot as a separate sales pitch, but as useful support for a premium cabin likely to see school schedules, airport runs, vacations and everyday family traffic.

The driver gets a very different experience than the passengers. A 24-inch panoramic display stretches across the forward view while a separate 13.2-inch center screen handles entertainment and connected functions. Wireless charging, memory seating, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and the included one-year Ford connectivity package reduce the amount of reaching, plugging in and resetting that normally comes with a busy day. BlueCruise includes a 90-day trial for compatible hands-free highway driving support, and Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 works with a driver-facing camera to add assistance during longer stretches of I-75 between Tampa, Wesley Chapel and destinations farther across Florida.

Underneath the technology is Ford's 3.5L EcoBoost V6 paired with a 10-speed SelectShift automatic and rear-wheel drive. EPA estimates are 16 MPG city, 23 MPG highway and 18 MPG combined. Hill Start Assist adds support on inclines, Trailer Sway Control is included for compatible towing situations and Pro Power Onboard supplies up to 400 watts for compatible devices when an outlet is not nearby. Every new Ford Expedition at Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel includes our Lifetime Powertrain Warranty, while Parks Plus adds nitrogen tire service, anti-theft VIN etching, stolen-vehicle assistance, roadside assistance and collision loyalty benefits.

What makes this Glacier Gray 2027 Expedition Platinum compelling is not one oversized headline feature. It is the accumulation of small conveniences: the running board appearing when you step out, the Split Gate opening as you approach, the third row folding when cargo suddenly wins, BlueCruise supporting the highway portion of the trip and a cabin that can keep seven people comfortable without making the driver manage every detail. That is where this Platinum earns its place as a premium three-row Ford SUV for Tampa Bay. Price includes $1,395 dealer added accessories.