Here's something every off-roader already knows. Almost nobody leaves a rig stock.
They add a lift, bigger tires, a winch, a rack, or a tent. Modifying is part of the culture of off-roading, and nowhere is that truer than in overlanding. Your rig is never really finished. It's a work in progress that gets a little better every season.
That's why Ford built Expedition Tremor: Project Overland1 as a homage to that culture. It celebrates overlanding and the people who live it.
When you’re building on a culture already rooted in upfitting and off-road credibility, you need a partner who can push that capability even further. Fox Factory Vehicles was the right choice for this project, bringing deep expertise and a shared passion for taking capable vehicles to the next level.
We brought all the right people to the table — Ford Design, Ford Customization, and Fox. We shared one goal. We didn't want to build something just to build it. We wanted a vehicle that feels aspirational but stays grounded in the capability customers value.
It started with a simple question: For a family that wants to go and do more, how could we show them everything Expedition makes possible?
That pushed us to imagine the dream scenario: long stretches of highway giving way to dirt roads and remote trails, setting up camp off-grid, and waking up the next morning ready to keep exploring.
The answer? Project Overland. Project Overland starts with a 2025 model year Expedition Tremor. Expedition Tremor has Raptor-inspired running boards, modified skid plates, and up to 10.6 inches of ground clearance.
From there, we pushed further. We added Raptor R wheels, Baja champion BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires, a 2" lift kit with FOX 2.0 Performance Series Coilovers, and a modular F-150 Tremor front bumper with an integrated Ford
Raptor hidden front winch mount and a WARN winch for when conditions get serious. To make room for all that equipment behind the bumper, we upgraded the intercooler to help keep the EcoBoost engine performing strong mile after mile.
We know overlanding isn't defined by suspension and tires alone. It's about preparedness and self-sufficiency when you're far from paved road, so we added gear to match.
The vehicle features all-new RIGID Phoenix ditch and roof lights and DC scene lights for when the pavement ends and the daylight disappears. To get out of seriously adventurous trouble when traction is lost, it's ready with TRED Pro recovery boards and quick release mounting pins. We added black hi-hat paint to help withstand extreme heat.
When it's time to set up camp, we planned for privacy and comfort. We’re ready for anything with a Yakima SkyRise HD softshell rooftop tent, liftgate side curtains, OverNOut awning, LockNLoad platform, and adaptors and TimberLine Towers.
And with F-150 Tremor overhead console upfitter switches and wireless controls, everything from trail lighting to campsite gear is right at your fingertips, inside or outside the vehicle.
Because overlanding is as much about making your rig your own as where you take it, we gave this Expedition a distinct look with a Tremor graphics scheme and unique Expedition Tremor: Project Overland leather-trimmed front seats.
We chose every component on purpose. Each one helps you travel farther, stay longer, and explore more confidently. Project Overland is more than a single build. It's a test bed. Ford and Fox Factory Vehicles have been learning what customers want from a purpose-built full-size overlanding SUV and exploring where we might collaborate next.
At its heart, Project Overland is a simple idea. Take the capability customers already love in Expedition Tremor. Expand what feels possible. Build something that makes people want to go somewhere they've never been. It's a love letter to the culture and a preview of where Ford and Fox Factory Vehicles might go next.
Michael Kress is the Senior Manager of Advanced Design & Engineering for Fox Factory Performance Vehicle Development
1The Expedition Tremor: Project Overland is a specialty modified concept vehicle that will not be offered for sale by Ford. The vehicle includes third-party components and modifications that may affect compliance with federal safety standards and other federal, state, or local laws.
