Lincoln Navigator vs Ford Expedition

No matter if you’re navigating your daily commute or heading out on a weekend adventure, a capable engine makes all the difference. The Lincoln Navigator and the Ford Expedition come standard with a 3.5-liter V6, but the output tells a different story.

While the Expedition offers a High-Output version of the same engine, the Lincoln Navigator delivers that performance right out of the gate—no upgrades required.

Both models pair their engines with an identical 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission, delivering seamless shifts and responsive performance. This feature offers the best of both worlds: automatic convenience when you want it and manual control when you need it.

The Lincoln Navigator and the Ford Expedition offer multiple drive modes, allowing your SUV to adapt effortlessly to changing terrain or your preferred driving style. From everyday cruising to challenging off-road conditions, these selectable modes help optimize performance with the turn of a dial.

When it comes to all-surface capability, only the Lincoln Navigator includes 4-wheel drive as a standard feature. Automatically sending power to all four wheels enhances traction, stability, and control across a wide range of driving scenarios—including slippery roads and uneven terrain. On the Ford Expedition, 4-wheel drive is available, but it requires an upgrade.

When it comes to family-friendly SUVs, space is key. The Lincoln Navigator and the Ford Expedition deliver with their regular and extended body styles: the Lincoln Navigator and Lincoln Navigator L and the Ford Expedition and Expedition MAX. While their dimensions are nearly identical, one stands out just a bit more.

The Lincoln Navigator boasts a refreshed design, featuring a revamped hood, a bold grille with an illuminated Lincoln Star, and a full-width LED lightbar. The rear has been updated with the class-exclusive Lincoln Split Gate, which offers added versatility and convenience. This feature comes standard on the Lincoln Navigator, while the Expedition’s comparable split gate is available only as an upgrade.

Both SUVs offer appearance packages that enhance wheel size, finishes, and other exterior details. On the topic of wheels, the Ford Expedition rides on standard 18-inch rims, while the Lincoln Navigator commands attention with 22-inch wheels as standard. The Lincoln Navigator also includes the Panoramic Vista Roof®, flooding the cabin with natural light. Ford offers a similar roof, but only as an option.

Both models offer seating for up to eight and prioritize passenger comfort with standard Tri-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control. However, step inside the Lincoln Navigator, and the difference in craftsmanship becomes clear. Timeless design meets modern refinement to provide standout comfort and convenience—without the need for upgrades.

Lincoln continues its legacy of luxury with premium touches such as genuine wood trim, a digital scent system, a Piano Key Shifter, symphonic chimes, and the signature Lincoln Embrace—all standard. These elevated features aren’t available in the Ford.

Plus, only the Lincoln Navigator offers Lincoln Rejuvenate, an exclusive in-vehicle wellness experience designed to help you unwind without stepping outside. While waiting on sports practice, picking up takeout, or even just pausing between errands, you can enjoy massage, ambient lighting, scented air, soothing sounds, panoramic imagery, and climate comfort working together to reset your mood—like a spa on wheels.

Intuitive connectivity helps you stay in command without taking your attention off the road. The Lincoln Navigator and the Ford Expedition feature double-digit center touchscreens that let you integrate your smartphone, stream music, check messages, and more. But the Lincoln Navigator sets a new standard with its sweeping 48-inch panoramic display—double the width of the Expedition’s 24-inch display.

Shared infotainment features include:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
• 5G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot
• Google Maps
• SiriusXM® Radio
• Voice recognition

Audiophiles will revel in the Lincoln Navigator’s standard 28-speaker Revel® Ultima 3D Audio System with QuantumLogic™ Surround technology. Ford counters with an available B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, offered in 10- or 22-speaker configurations—but neither quite matches the immersive experience Lincoln delivers straight from the factory.

Whether you're flying solo or have all three rows filled, safety is always a priority when you’re behind the wheel. Lincoln and Ford understand this, which is why the Lincoln Navigator and the Ford Expedition come equipped with a suite of advanced driver-assist technologies designed to support your awareness on the road. Similar features include:

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®)
• Cross-Traffic Alert
• Lane Keeping System
• 360-Degree Camera

While these systems provide similar levels of protection, the Lincoln Navigator adds an extra standard feature you won’t find on the Expedition: Turn Signal View. When activated, it projects a live side camera feed onto the 48-inch panoramic display, giving you a clearer view of what’s beside you—well beyond the side mirror.