Exciting Ford Reveals at the Largest Auto Show in North America

 

First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 117th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.  There is still have time to go, as it ends on February 17^th at 8pm.

Held in McCormick Place, the Chicago show features multiple world and North American Introductions and the complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars, trucks, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and experimental and concept cars.

In total, the 2025 Chicago Auto Show boasts hundreds of different vehicles from more than two dozen different manufacturers. In addition, you'll find numerous automotive accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles, project cars, antique and collector vehicles, and interactive exhibits.

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The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) is the nation's oldest and largest metropolitan dealer organization. The CATA has produced the Chicago Auto Show since 1935.

Ford is featuring some exciting new vehicles.  Here is an overview of what on is on display at the Ford stand: 

  

• Mustang GTD Spirit of America -- Mustang GTD Spirit of America honors America's spirit of ingenuity and perseverance and 60 years of Mustang achievement, from its first win at the 1964 Tour de France Automobile to becoming the first car from an American brand to lap the famed Nürburgring in less than 7 minutes. Twin painted racing stripes mimic Mustang's iconic Tribar logo from 1964 and honor Mustang's racing history, including its most recent win at the 2025 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Mustang GTD Spirit of America comes standard with the Performance package, a unique interior color scheme, and features exposed carbon fiber aerodynamic elements and unique exterior details, including a bright "MUSTANG" wordmark on the underside of the rear wing.  

 

First-Ever Ford Mustang RTR - photo courtesy of Ford.

• First-Ever Mustang RTR - Expanding the Mustang performance portfolio, Ford is combining Mustang Dark Horse hardware, RTR styling, and lessons learned from multiple Formula Drift Championships to create the most exciting Mustang EcoBoost ever. The Mustang RTR is only the second time in Mustang history that a high-performance model has been co-created with an outside partner and offered from the factory. This preview features a one-off body wrap inspired by naval camouflage and designed by RTR.  

 

• Ford Police Interceptor Utility – Part of America's best-selling police vehicle lineup is on patrol, shipping to law enforcement agencies now, including the standard hybrid powertrain which can help save agencies ~40% reduction in fuel consumption vs. ICE. Advanced technology updates like Ford Police Interceptor® Utility provides advanced safety features, such as Police Perimeter Alert and Driver Assist Technology, to help ensure officer safety. Additionally, the Ford Pro Upfit Integration System and Ford Pro Telematics offer enhanced customization and fleet management capabilities. Overall, the Ford Police Interceptor® Utility provides a holistic solution to meet the diverse challenges faced by modern policing agencies. 

 

• All New Expedition & Expedition Tremor – The all-new 2025 Ford Expedition lineup of full-size SUVs are designed to offer uncompromising capability and versatility to big active families who lead big active lives. With seating for up to eight, the all-new Expedition is fully redesigned to help our customers and their families make the most of every minute together. Expedition's new Ford Splitgate, 24-inch panoramic display and the integration of Ford's new Digital experience are just a few examples of how the newest generation of Expedition delivers new innovative features, advanced technology, and improved capability. The all-new Expedition Tremor is made for adventure-seeking families that start their journey where the pavement ends. With four-wheel drive, underbody shielding, 33-inch all-terrain tires and advanced off-road technology, and Trail 1-Pedal, Expedition Tremor is the most off-road capable Expedition ever. 

  

• Bronco Stroppe Edition – A legendary, Baja 1000-winning name returns to the Ford lineup for 2025 with the new Bronco Stroppe Special Edition. A spiritual successor to the original Stroppe Baja Bronco from the 60s and 70s, this new limited-edition Bronco pairs the desert-racing spirit of the original with today's off-road capability to create a special high-performance Bronco SUV. The 2025 Bronco Stroppe Special Edition wears a modern take on the original Calypso Coral, Wimbledon White, and Astra Blue livery of the Stroppe Baja Broncos, comes standard with a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, and is available exclusively with a two-door body. 

 

• New Bronco Sport Sasquatch – The high-performance Sasquatch off-road package comes to the Bronco Sport for the first time. Available for Bronco Sport Badlands and Outer Banks models, the new Sasquatch package adds large 29-inch Goodyear Territory AT tires, steel underbody protection with front and rear recovery points, Bilstein rear shock absorbers, new technology and more. The Sasquatch package has unmistakable Bronco style and capability with new modular, accessory-ready steel front and rear bumpers, an available interior grab handle and auxiliary switches, revised wheel designs, and new fender tie-downs for hauling gear  

 

• Bronco Built Wild Track: For the Chicago show, we have added two new fun obstacles to drive Broncos over: 

Tilt Ridge: A fan-favorite at ORV parks, this thrilling obstacle features a steep 20-degree approach and departure, testing driver precision with a surprise tilt-over finish that's sure to captivate riders and spectators alike. 

Rock Crawl: This modular obstacle demonstrates Bronco's Rock Crawl GOAT mode, Trail Control, and front trail camera at low speeds. It showcases Bronco's ability to conquer challenging terrain with impressive articulation and real-time trail cam visibility.  

 

• Maverick Lobo – Inspired by the lowered truck era from the mid-1980s to the early 2000s and Maverick customers already personalizing their trucks for performance, Maverick Lobo is the performance street truck version of the Maverick, bringing a unique design and value to urban streets. Engineered for on-road performance, it comes with the 2.0-liter four-wheel drive engine with a seven-speed quick shift transmission and has upgrades such as a twin-clutch rear drive unit, enhanced brakes, performance tuned steering, on-road tuned suspension, lowered ride height, and specially tuned springs and shocks with a new Lobo drive mode meant for closed courses, which improves cornering performance, grip, and stability, helping to minimize understeer.  

 

• Mustang Mach-E Rally – first-ever rallycross-inspired EV from Ford brings Mustang freedom and fun to dirt roads. It will still have the dirt flecked tires from its excursion across 1,500 miles of stunning Nevada and California desert. The Mustang Mach-E Rally joins the Mustang Mach-E family and charts a unique course for electric vehicles. (assets) 

 

• Team Rubicon Powered by Ford: Ford and Ford Philanthropy building on our longstanding relationship with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization. This five-year commitment includes a dedicated fleet of 17 vehicles, a philanthropic investment, and an employee volunteer effort totaling $5.8 million in investments. 

 

• The SupportBelt, a device designed and validated by Ford, is the first OEM-manufactured seatbelt accessory designed to help mastectomy patients drive more comfortably on the road to recovery. Using a soft, breathable foam, the SupportBelt reduces pressure and discomfort caused by seatbelts rubbing against the patient's surgical wounds. It can be used on both driver and passenger sides of the vehicle and is being offered at no cost to patients across the United States. Ford intends to make the patent available to other manufacturers for global production. To learn more, go to: www.ford.com/supportbelt/ 

 

In 2025, Ford continues to broaden consumers' options, solidifying its leadership in gas vehicle lines with its best-selling trucks and vans, while also accelerating sales of its electric and hybrid vehicles to new records. 

• Total Ford electrified vehicle sales (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric) hit a record 285,291 this year – up 38%, outselling GM and Stellantis' electrified vehicles for the full year. 
• Ford's Power Promise, a program which includes a complimentary home charger with standard installation at no extra charge and access to a 24/7 Ford advisor for electric vehicle support, helped boost Ford electric vehicle sales in Q4 to a new best-ever electric vehicle sales record with 30,176 electric vehicles sold. Ford is extending the Ford Power Promise complimentary home charger and standard installation into the new year to build on the momentum of record sales growth. 
• Ford No. 1 in hybrid trucks with an estimated 76% segment share and No. 2 U.S. electric vehicle brand 
• F-Series remains America's best-selling truck for 48th straight year 

For more info about Ford, visit www.ford.com.

For more info about the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, visit www.chicagoautoshow.com.