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We Built Expedition Tremor: Project Overland, a Concept Made for the Off-Road

Written By Michael Kress, Senior Manager of Advanced Design & Engineering for Fox Factory Performance Vehicle Development
Nov 12, 2026
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What's New: 

Ford and Fox Factory Vehicles have unveiled the Expedition Tremor: Project Overland, a concept build that shows how far a full-size overlanding SUV can go. 

Why It Matters: 

Modifying a rig is central to off-road culture. Project Overland shows how Ford sees that culture and the customers in it. It also works as a test bed. Ford Design, Ford Customization, and Fox are using it to learn what customers want from a purpose-built overlanding SUV. They are also looking at where they might collaborate next. The vehicle is meant to be aspirational but grounded in the capability customers value.

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Project Overland, a Concept Made for the Off-Road

The Big Picture: 

Overlanding is about preparedness and self-sufficiency far from paved roads. For many owners, a vehicle is never finished and improves a little every season. Project Overland answers a simple question: How can Ford show everything Expedition makes possible for a family that wants to go and do more? The dream scenario is a long highway drive that turns to remote trails, an off-grid camp, and an early start the next morning.

By the Numbers:

  • 2025 model year Expedition Tremor as the starting point
  • Up to 10.6 inches of ground clearance on the base Tremor
  • 2-inch lift kit with FOX 2.0 Performance Series Coilovers
  • 1 modular F-150 Tremor front bumper with an integrated Ford Raptor hidden front winch mount and a WARN winch
  • 3 teams involved: Ford Design, Ford Customization, and Fox Factory Vehicles
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Project Overland, a Concept Made for the Off-Road

How It Works: 

Ford and Fox built the vehicle in layers.

  • Start with the base. The Expedition Tremor has Raptor-inspired running boards, modified skid plates, and up to 10.6 inches of ground clearance.
  • Boost capability. The team added:
    • Raptor R wheels
    • BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires
    • The 2-inch lift with FOX coilovers
    • The modular F-150 Tremor front bumper with the WARN winch
    •  An upgraded intercooler to help the EcoBoost engine perform, since the bumper equipment takes up room
  • Add trail readiness. Gear for low light and recovery includes:
    • New RIGID Phoenix ditch and roof lights
    • DC scene lights
    • TRED Pro recovery boards with quick-release mounting pins
    • Black hi-hat paint to withstand extreme heat
  • Set up camp. Comfort and privacy features include:
    • Yakima SkyRise HD softshell rooftop tent
    • Liftgate side curtains
    • OverNOut awning
    • LockNLoad platform and adaptors
    • TimberLine Towers
  • Control it all. F-150 Tremor overhead console upfitter switches and wireless controls run everything from trail lighting to campsite gear, from inside or outside the vehicle.
  •  Make it personal. A Tremor graphics scheme and unique Project Overland leather-trimmed front seats give the SUV a distinct look.

Note: Project Overland is a specialty modified concept vehicle. It includes third-party components that may affect compliance with federal safety standards and other federal, state, or local laws.