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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Ford
The Ford Expedition is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV of a kind Europe simply does not build. It seats up to eight, tows heavy trailers and is assembled at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant, making it an authentically American vehicle.
Model profile
The Expedition arrived in 1996 as a full-size sibling to the F-150. The relevant modern generations for import are the third (2007-2017, U324) with its independent rear suspension, and the fourth (2018 onward, U553), which switched to an aluminium body to cut weight, much like the F-150.
Powertrain and equipment
The modern Expedition is defined by the 3.5-litre EcoBoost twin-turbo V6. Depending on year and trim it produces roughly 375 to 440 hp, with the higher output reserved for the Limited and Platinum grades and the off-road-oriented Timberline.
US trims have included XL, XLT, Limited, King Ranch, Timberline and Platinum. XLT and Limited dominate the used market; King Ranch and Platinum bring premium leather and equipment, while Timberline adds a locking rear differential and off-road hardware. The one meaningful body choice is standard versus Max wheelbase.
Vehicle selection
Expeditions are common across the United States, particularly in family and towing-oriented markets, so supply is steady.
A used Ford Expedition suits buyers who need genuine eight-seat capacity, serious towing ability for a caravan, boat or horse trailer, and the comfort of a large highway cruiser.
Vehicle data
| Vehicle class | Full-size body-on-frame SUV |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase options | Standard and Max/EL |
| Seating | up to 8 |
| Length (Max) | approx. 5,635 mm |
| Body (4th gen) | Aluminium-intensive |
| Main engine | 3.5 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 |
|---|---|
| Output | ~375-440 hp by trim |
| Legacy engine | 5.4 L Triton V8 (3rd gen) |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drive | RWD or four-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Generations (modern) | 3rd (2007-2017), 4th (2018-) |
|---|---|
| Towing (properly equipped) | up to ~4,100 kg |
| Country of build | USA (Kentucky Truck Plant) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the Ford Expedition, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on frame, underbody, towing or payload modifications, visible corrosion and records of previous use. USCar Trader can document these points through a separately commissioned on-site inspection; inaccessible areas or unauthorised road tests are explicitly recorded as unchecked.
Germany and Europe
US Expeditions typically lack a rear fog lamp and use lighting aimed for American roads, both of which German registration addresses.
Typical work includes fitting or activating a rear fog lamp, correcting headlight aim, and confirming the odometer. Any towing equipment or aftermarket parts are assessed for approval.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. As a broker we source the vehicle, verify it and manage transport and clearance to Germany.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
Choose Max if you need maximum cargo behind the third row; standard is easier to park and manoeuvre.
Yes, properly equipped it tows well above two tonnes, which is a key reason buyers import one.
Typically several weeks from purchase to registration, driven by ocean transit and clearance.
Service and wear parts are broadly available; some US-specific trim may be ordered from the States.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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