What Makes the 2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch Ideal for Towing Ontario's Toys

For Ontario families who embrace the great outdoors, the right vehicle can make the difference between a weekend filled with adventure and one spent dealing with towing limitations. The 2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch stands as Ford's answer to drivers who refuse to choose between luxury and capability—delivering the premium features you want with the towing power you need for boats, travel trailers, and snowmobiles.

Whether you're heading to Muskoka's lakes with a boat in tow, pulling a travel trailer to Algonquin Park, or transporting snowmobiles to Blue Mountain, the King Ranch trim combines sophisticated comfort with serious hauling capability. This isn't just about raw towing numbers; it's about having the confidence to tackle any adventure Ontario has to offer.

Towing Capability That Handles Real-World Demands

The King Ranch's impressive 9,600-pound maximum towing capacity with four-wheel drive opens up possibilities that extend far beyond weekend getaways. This capability easily accommodates most travel trailers suitable for family camping, allowing you to explore Ontario's provincial parks with all the comforts of home. For boating enthusiasts, the King Ranch can handle everything from pontoon boats perfect for cottage country to larger cabin cruisers designed for Great Lakes adventures.

Powering this capability is Ford's proven 3.5L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine, producing 400 horsepower and 480 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission featuring SelectShift capability, allowing drivers to manually control gear selection when navigating challenging terrain or managing heavy loads on steep grades.

The King Ranch includes Ford's Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package as standard equipment, featuring a two-speed transfer case and integrated trailer brake controller. The Pro-Trailer Hitch Assist technology, included with Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0, makes backing up to trailers significantly easier—particularly valuable when launching boats at crowded marinas or navigating tight campground sites.

Luxury Features That Define the King Ranch Experience

Step inside the King Ranch, and you're immediately surrounded by premium materials that reflect Ford's attention to detail. The interior features Mesa Del Rio leather seating with distinctive Kingsville stitching, creating an atmosphere that's both rugged and refined. The seats themselves provide 10-way power adjustment for both driver and passenger, with memory settings that remember your preferred driving position.

Standard King Ranch Features:

• 22-inch Sinister Bronze diamond-cut machined aluminum wheels with King Ranch centre caps
• Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) suspension system
• BlueCruise hands-free highway driving (included for one year)
• Mesa Del Rio leather-appointed seating with Kingsville stitching
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Power-folding, heated sideview mirrors with memory
• Power liftgate with hands-free activation

The King Ranch's technology package centers around a 24-inch panoramic display instrument panel paired with a 13.2-inch centre-stack touchscreen. This setup provides easy access to navigation, entertainment, and vehicle settings while maintaining clear visibility of critical towing information like trailer status and brake controller settings.

Advanced Towing Technology for Peace of Mind

Modern towing demands more than just raw pulling power—it requires intelligent systems that monitor and adjust vehicle behaviour based on load conditions. The King Ranch delivers this through several integrated technologies designed to make towing safer and more manageable.

The standard Trailer Sway Control system actively monitors trailer movement and applies individual wheel brakes or reduces engine power when sway is detected. This technology proves particularly valuable when dealing with crosswinds on Highway 400 or sudden lane changes from other traffic.

Ford's Pro-Trailer Backup Assist takes the guesswork out of reversing with a trailer attached. By turning a knob to indicate the desired trailer path, the system automatically steers the vehicle while the driver controls speed with the brake pedal. This feature transforms what was once a stressful experience into a manageable task, whether you're backing a boat into a tight slip or positioning a travel trailer at a campsite.

Comfort and Space for Extended Adventures

The King Ranch's three-row seating configuration accommodates up to eight passengers, making it ideal for extended family trips or adventures with friends. The second-row captain's chairs can be optioned as a bench seat for maximum passenger capacity, while the third row folds flat to maximize cargo space when not needed.

Cargo capacity behind the third row measures 21.6 cubic feet, expanding to 60.8 cubic feet with the third row folded. With both rear rows folded, the Expedition King Ranch provides 108.5 cubic feet of cargo space—enough for camping gear, sports equipment, and everything else that makes Ontario adventures memorable.

The King Ranch MAX variant extends the wheelbase for additional cargo and passenger space, offering 36.1 cubic feet behind the third row and 123.1 cubic feet with both rear rows folded. This additional space proves valuable for longer trips or when carrying bulky items like canoes or camping equipment.

Built for Ontario's Diverse Terrain

Ontario's landscape demands a vehicle that can handle everything from city streets to cottage country back roads. The King Ranch's standard four-wheel-drive system with Control Trac technology provides the traction needed for boat launches, campground access roads, and winter driving conditions.

The Continuously Controlled Damping suspension system automatically adjusts to road conditions and load weight, maintaining ride comfort whether the vehicle is empty or fully loaded with passengers and cargo. This technology proves particularly valuable when towing, as it helps maintain vehicle stability and reduces the pitch and bounce that can occur with heavy trailers.

Ground clearance measures 8.7 inches, providing adequate clearance for most cottage driveways and campground access roads while maintaining on-road comfort. The approach angle of 21.1 degrees and departure angle of 23.5 degrees allow the King Ranch to navigate moderate off-road terrain without concern for underbody damage.

Starting at $109,235, the 2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch represents a significant investment in capability and luxury. For families who view their vehicle as an enabler of adventure rather than just transportation, the King Ranch delivers the towing capacity, comfort, and technology needed to make the most of Ontario's outdoor opportunities. Visit Trillium Ford to experience the King Ranch difference and start planning your next adventure with confidence.