2027 Ford Expedition Appearance Packages: 30th Anniversary, Stealth & More
The 2027 Ford Expedition 30th Anniversary Appearance Package is exclusive to Platinum models and includes the only way to order Blue Ember Metallic paint. This package marks thirty years since the Expedition launched in 1996, with exterior and interior changes that go well beyond a badge. This page covers every appearance package, what each adds, which trims carry them, and how to see the options at Koons Ford in Annapolis.
Feature Overview: What the 2027 Expedition Appearance Packages Deliver
Ford offers three distinct appearance packages for the 2027 Expedition, each targeting a different buyer.
The 30th Anniversary Appearance Package is the headline addition for 2027. It is exclusive to the Expedition Platinum and transforms the exterior with a coordinated dark theme. It is also the only configuration that unlocks Blue Ember Metallic, a color-shifting finish not available on any other trim or package. Buyers who want that color must build around this package.
The Stealth Appearance Package is also available on the Expedition Platinum. It pursues a blacked-out look through a different set of components, with 22-inch Magnetite-painted wheels and black badging replacing the standard chrome-forward details.
The Stealth Performance Package steps further, pairing the visual blackout theme with the 440-hp High-Output engine, making it the right choice when appearance and capability both need upgrading at the same time.
Two additional paint colors join the lineup for 2027 on select models: Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, a deep warm bronze that shifts noticeably in changing light, and Nocturnal Blue Metallic, a dark saturated navy that reads nearly black in shade. Both are available outside the anniversary package on qualifying models.
2027 Expedition full specs and trims
How It Works: What Each Package Actually Changes
30th Anniversary Appearance Package
Every element in this package coordinates around an Ebony dark theme. On the exterior:
- 22-inch Ebony-painted bright-machined aluminum wheels with an anniversary center cap
- "30 YEARS" badge on the tailgate and EXPEDITION lettering in black on the liftgate
- Ebony-painted grille
- Carbon Black front bumper and fascia
- Black headlamp bezels with Ebony trim applique
- Black beltline molding and black roof rails
- Laminated glass in the rear side windows for a quieter highway experience
Inside, the treatment continues with purpose:
- Front scuff plates in Black Onyx with satin-aluminum "30 YEARS" lettering
- Unique center console with a commemorative embossment
- Tray-style floor liners in the first and second rows, a practical touch for families dealing with cleats, sand, or wet gear after a trip to Sandy Point or the Eastern Shore
Stealth Appearance Package
The Stealth package, available on the Expedition Platinum, targets a clean blacked-out look without the commemorative elements. It includes:
- 22-inch by 9-inch Magnetite-painted aluminum wheels
- PLATINUM badge in black on the tailgate and EXPEDITION lettering in black on the hood
- Black headlamp bezels with Ebony trim applique
- Black Onyx perforated leather-trimmed seats in the first and second rows
- Black beltline molding
- Carbon Black front bumper and fascia
- Black roof rails
- Laminated glass in the rear side windows
Stealth Performance Package
The Stealth Performance Package builds on the Stealth visual theme but adds the 440-horsepower 3.5L EcoBoost V6 High-Output engine, the Driver's Package, an engine sound enhancer with active noise cancellation, and a high-flow exhaust system. Visually it adds 24-inch by 9.5-inch Ebony-painted aluminum wheels, making it the most aggressive-looking Expedition in the standard lineup.
2027 Expedition engine and powertrain details
Across the Trims: Which Package Goes Where
| Package | Available On |
|---|---|
| 30th Anniversary Appearance Package | Expedition Platinum only |
| Stealth Appearance Package | Expedition Platinum only |
| Stealth Performance Package | Expedition Platinum only |
| Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat | Select models |
| Nocturnal Blue Metallic | Select models |
| Blue Ember Metallic | Expedition Platinum with 30th Anniversary Package only |
The Expedition Tremor carries its own visual identity through standard Dark Carbonized Gray 18-inch wheels with Electric Spice pockets, a unique off-road grille with Painted Carbonized Gray bars and Ebony Black mesh, and standard 360-degree Zone Lighting. None of the Platinum appearance packages are available on the Tremor.
The Expedition King Ranch has its own distinct exterior, defined by 22-inch Sinister Bronze diamond-cut machined-face wheels and a King Ranch-specific grille with Sinister Bronze painted bars and signature lighting. The appearance packages above do not apply to King Ranch.
The Expedition Active uses an 18-inch Dark Alloy-painted aluminum wheel and a Carbon Black molded-in-color grille surround as its base exterior. Appearance packages are not offered on Active.
One important note on drivetrain for Platinum buyers: 4x2 is now available on the 2027 Expedition Platinum, a new option for this model year. That means buyers configuring a Platinum with the 30th Anniversary or Stealth package can now also select rear-wheel drive if four-wheel drive is not a priority for their driving. The Tremor remains 4x4 only.
2027 Expedition drivetrain and towing capability
Real-World Benefit: What the Appearance Packages Mean Day to Day
For buyers in Annapolis, the packages address a specific situation: the Expedition is large enough that its visual presence is already substantial at 209.9 inches long and 80 inches wide. The appearance packages let buyers define that presence rather than accept the default.
The 30th Anniversary package is built for buyers who want a finished, cohesive dark exterior without piecing together individual options. The Ebony wheel, grille, bumper, molding, and headlamp bezel all coordinate from the factory, which removes the guesswork. The interior additions, the scuff plates, the floor liners, the embossed console, give the cabin a purposeful feel that matches the exterior rather than contrasting it.
The Stealth package serves the same intent with a shorter list of changes. If the commemorative badging is not relevant to a buyer, the Stealth package delivers the blacked-out exterior with a subtler interior approach and the added benefit of Black Onyx perforated leather seating.
The Stealth Performance Package is the right answer when a buyer wants the darkened exterior and also needs the 440-hp High-Output engine for consistent towing. With the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package and 4x4, the Expedition 4x4 is rated at up to 9,600 lbs of towing capacity. The performance package adds that engine as part of the package rather than requiring it to be spec'd separately.
The laminated rear side windows included in both the 30th Anniversary and Stealth packages reduce road noise on longer highway runs, which matters on routes like US-50 over the Bay Bridge or I-97 toward Baltimore.
EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2027 Ford Expedition
How It Compares: The 2027 Expedition Appearance Packages vs. the Segment
Full-size SUVs at this price point routinely offer blacked-out appearance packages, but Ford's approach for 2027 sets the Expedition apart in two ways.
First, the 30th Anniversary package ties an exclusive color, Blue Ember Metallic, directly to the package. No other configuration, at any trim level, offers that finish. That kind of color-package exclusivity is uncommon at this end of the segment.
Second, the Stealth Performance Package combines the visual update with a meaningful powertrain upgrade in a single selection rather than layering multiple packages. Buyers get the dark exterior, the 440-hp engine, and the Driver's Package together, which simplifies the build process and avoids compatibility questions.
The Platinum Ultimate Package takes the Expedition in a different direction, with Luxury leather-trimmed multi-contour seats, 24-inch Tarnished Dark Metallic bright-machined-face wheels, a lit grille bar, and BlueCruise hands-free highway driving included for the first year plus a 90-day extension. That package prioritizes interior refinement and technology over exterior drama, making it a different choice for a different buyer rather than a direct substitute for the anniversary or stealth options.
See the 2027 Expedition Appearance Packages at Koons Ford in Annapolis
Configuring an Expedition around an appearance package involves real decisions: whether the anniversary badging is the right fit, whether 4x2 or 4x4 is the better call for how you drive, and whether the Stealth or the Stealth Performance version gets the balance right between looks and capability. Those decisions are faster and more satisfying in person.
Koons Ford in Annapolis carries the 2027 Expedition lineup and can walk you through in-stock configurations or help you place a factory order. The team can also run through the Ford Security Package terms at the time of sale, since the seven-year purchase option is only available at that point.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2027 Ford Expedition 30th Anniversary Appearance Package?
The 30th Anniversary Appearance Package is a commemorative option exclusive to the 2027 Expedition Platinum, marking thirty years since the Expedition nameplate launched in 1996. It adds 22-inch Ebony-painted bright-machined wheels with an anniversary center cap, "30 YEARS" tailgate badging, EXPEDITION lettering in black on the liftgate, an Ebony-painted grille, Carbon Black front bumper and fascia, black beltline molding, black roof rails, black headlamp bezels, laminated rear side glass, tray-style floor liners in the first two rows, Black Onyx front scuff plates with satin-aluminum "30 YEARS" lettering, and a unique embossed center console.
Is Blue Ember Metallic available on any trim other than the Platinum?
No. Blue Ember Metallic is available only on the 2027 Expedition Platinum equipped with the 30th Anniversary Appearance Package. It cannot be ordered on any other trim or through any other package configuration.
What is the difference between the Stealth Appearance Package and the Stealth Performance Package?
The Stealth Appearance Package delivers a blacked-out exterior with 22-inch Magnetite-painted wheels, black badges, black Onyx perforated leather seating, and laminated rear glass. The Stealth Performance Package adds the 440-hp High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine, the Driver's Package, an engine sound enhancer with active noise cancellation, and a high-flow exhaust system, along with larger 24-inch by 9.5-inch Ebony-painted wheels. Both are available on the Expedition Platinum.
Can I get the 30th Anniversary Appearance Package on a 4x2 Expedition?
Yes. For 2027, 4x2 is now available on the Expedition Platinum, so a Platinum buyer can pair the 30th Anniversary Appearance Package with rear-wheel drive. The Expedition Tremor is 4x4 only and does not offer the anniversary package.
What new colors are available on the 2027 Ford Expedition?
Three new colors join the 2027 lineup. Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat and Nocturnal Blue Metallic are available on select models. Blue Ember Metallic is exclusive to the Expedition Platinum with the 30th Anniversary Appearance Package. Carryover colors include Agate Black Metallic, Dark Matter Gray Metallic, Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-coat, Star White Metallic Tri-coat, and Marsh Gray on the Tremor.
Does the King Ranch have its own appearance package?
The King Ranch does not use the Platinum-specific appearance packages. It has a distinct exterior identity defined by 22-inch Sinister Bronze diamond-cut machined-face wheels and a King Ranch-exclusive grille with Sinister Bronze painted bars and signature lighting.
What does laminated rear side glass do in the appearance packages?
Laminated glass in the rear side windows reduces the amount of road noise that enters the cabin compared to standard glass. Both the 30th Anniversary and Stealth packages include it, which benefits long highway runs. The standard acoustic-laminate windshield is included across all Expedition trims.
Where can I see the 2027 Expedition appearance packages near Annapolis?
Koons Ford in Annapolis carries the 2027 Expedition and serves buyers across Annapolis, Severna Park, Edgewater, Crofton, and surrounding Anne Arundel County. Contact the team or check current inventory online to see which package configurations are available or to place an order.