Best Ford SUVs: Full Lineup Compared
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As one of the oldest and most recognizable names in American automotive history, Ford knows its way around cars. Ever since it decided to ditch most other genres, it’s been working to improve an already great lineup of SUVs. There’s a Ford SUV for everyone, with everything from electric crossovers to the family-oriented Explorer, and some capable off-roaders, too. In this article, we’ve compiled every Ford SUV of 2025, and listed them in accordance to their BuzzScores.
Ford
- Founded
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June 16, 1903
- Founder
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Henry Ford
- Headquarters
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Dearborn, Michigan, USA
- Owned By
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Publicly Traded
- Current CEO
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Jim Farley
These are all the Ford SUVs we’ve scored for 2025 at the time of writing. Models are scored in relation to direct class rivals, not each other. Find out more about our BuzzScore scoring methodology here.
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Ford Expedition
- Base Trim Engine
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3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Base Trim Transmission
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10-Speed Automatic
- Base Trim Horsepower
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400 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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480 lb-ft
The largest option in the Ford SUV lineup is the Expedition, which has yet to be rated by us in its refreshed form. This behemoth competes with the likes of the Toyota Sequoia, Chevrolet Tahoe, and other large SUVs. If you have a big family, or just need a ton of cargo space, then this Ford SUV is worth considering. There are four trims to choose from, ranging from the Active for $62,000 to the King Ranch for $83,655 – both before destination and other fees. There’s also an off-road variant, called the Tremor, that comes with all-terrain tires and some other tricks. All trims are powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6; most are tuned for 400 hp and 480 lb-ft, but the Tremor gets a high-output version that makes 440 hp and 510 lb-ft.
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Ford Escape
- Base Trim Engine
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1.5L EcoBoost I3 ICE
- Base Trim Transmission
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8-speed automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Front-Wheel Drive
The next model on our list of Ford SUVs is the Escape. But while there are a number of diverse, capable, and exciting SUVs on this list, the Escape isn’t one of them. That doesn’t mean it’s bad; the Escape fits its purpose as a competitor to the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. With a BuzzScore of 7.8 out of 10, it’s one of the lower-rated models here, though. The Escape starts at $29,150, but you can pick one up with a stronger powertrain for some extra cash. The base model comes with a 1.5-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder that makes 180 horsepower and. There’s also a 2.0L 4-cylinder, a 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, and a 2.5L four-cylinder PHEV.
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Ford Bronco
- Base Trim Engine
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EcoBoost 2.3L ICE
- Base Trim Transmission
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10-speed automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Four-Wheel Drive
While it’s not necessarily a new Ford SUV in the sense of any redesign, the regular Bronco is still a blast off-road. The Raptor might be the mightiest version of the Bronco, but you can get away on a way smaller budget and still have plenty of fun on the trails or in the desert. The Bronco lineup starts with the Base trim for $37,995, or work your way through five other trims to the Stroppe Edition for $75,635. Every version puts up a fight against the Jeep Wrangler with standard four-wheel-drive. Under the hood is either a 2.3-liter EcoBoost that makes 275 horsepower, or an available 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 that makes 315 hp.
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Ford Explorer
- Base Trim Engine
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2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
- Base Trim Transmission
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10-Speed Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Rear-Wheel Drive
Among the best Ford SUV models is the Explorer, which happened to win our award for Best Family Car of the Year last year. The new Explorer steps it up a notch with more room, comfort features, a luxury trim called the Platinum, and better capability overall. It keeps up with competitors like the Kia Telluride and the Mazda CX-90. The Explorer is available in four trims, with the Active model starting the lineup off at $39,785. The first three trims are powered by a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder that makes 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, while the ST trim gets a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 that makes 400 hp and 415 lb-ft.
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Ford Bronco Raptor
- Base Trim Engine
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3L EcoBoost V6 ICE
- Base Trim Transmission
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10-speed automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Four-Wheel Drive
The Bronco Raptor puts the “sport” in Ford’s “sport utility vehicle.” It’s the most powerful version of an already incredibly capable vehicle, and looks the part with wider fenders, skid plates, and more. Most people are familiar with the Raptor line of trucks that started with the F-150, but some people prefer that kind of fun with more interior space and the option to enclose the cargo area.
The Bronco Raptor starts at $90,035, making it the most expensive model on our list, but this is for good reason. Turning all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission is a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that makes 418 hp and 440 lb-ft. It also gets a wide range of upgrades over the standard Bronco, like HOSS 4.0 suspension, FOX Live Valve 3.1 internal-bypass semi-active dampers, 37-inch all-terrain tires, and a 13.1-inch ground clearance.
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Ford Bronco Sport
- Base Trim Engine
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EcoBoost 1.5L ICE
- Base Trim Transmission
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8-speed automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Four-Wheel Drive
One of Ford’s small SUVs is the Bronco Sport, but don’t let its size fool you into thinking it’s not capable. For the price and dimensions, the Bronco Sport is surprisingly fun to drive off-road. For not much more money than the Escape, you get an even better competitor to the RAV4 and CR-V that can take you on somewhat rough trails and fun adventures while looking cooler in the process. The Bronco Sport starts at $30,995 for the Big Bend trim, and ends with the Badlands trim for $40,115. Powering all four wheels is either a 1.5-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder that makes 181 hp, or you can choose a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder that makes 250 hp for the Badlands trim.
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As you would expect with an off-road-biased suspension and higher-walled tires, the ride is supple on the road and couldn’t give a factory full of fudge about the state of the road surface it’s riding on. However, the chassis is nicely tuned, and we didn’t experience any excessive lean or wallowing through corners. It drives like a well-sorted little crossover, and we demand nothing more on the road.
– Ian Wright, Senior Road Tester, CarBuzz
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Base Trim Engine
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Electric
- Base Trim Transmission
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Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Other
While it’s the only electric Ford crossover for now, the Mustang Mach-E is still one of the best electric vehicles, let alone Fords, on the road today. This is a good time to remind you that we’re not comparing these SUVs to each other, so remember that the Mustang Mach-E is not “better” than the Bronco, it’s just different and impressed us more in relation to its direct competitors.
Of the four available trims, the Select trim starts off at $37,995, and the Rally is the most extreme at $58,490. The first two trims are available with either RWD or AWD, and the last two trims have AWD as standard. They’re all great, but the Rally is especially cool with 480 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque.
“…the Mustang Mach-E remains one of the more entertaining EVs at its price point thanks to eager steering and a well-tuned chassis. We wish Ford would have expanded the availability of its MagneRide Dampening system, but it’s still limited to the GT. MagneRide improves ride comfort while also limiting body roll, two benefits we’d love to see across the range with a greater emphasis placed on the former.”
– Jared Rosenholtz, Editor-at-Large, CarBuzz
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Sources: Ford
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