Ford Overland Builds

EXPEDITION F150 MAVERICK RANGER F250/F350 SUPER DUTY E-SERIES VANS

Built tough, Ford trucks are often chosen as platforms for overland expedition projects of all levels. Whether it’s a mid-size Ranger, 4×4-dedicated Bronco, or full-size F-series trucks, they have everything an adventurer may ask for, starting from the rock-solid chassis made to take a beating to powerful and reliable motors and unstoppable four-wheel-drive systems.

On this page, we’ve gathered some of the coolest Ford Overland builds to inspire your own project and provide useful knowledge on parts and gear that work best for other Ford owners. These carefully curated examples showcase the versatility and ruggedness of Ford vehicles, from compact SUVs to robust pickup trucks, all modified for extended off-grid adventures.

Expedition

Lifted Ford Expedition on 37s – Off Road Build for Overland Adventures

Ford’s Full-size SUV Expedition combines the best of the full-size truck world with the convenience of an SUV. It has a giant cargo space ideal for a convenient overland kitchen/storage setup plus, and sits on top of a 4×4 platform with rear lockers and enough space to mount 37»s if lifted.

F150

Ford F150 Overland Build with Project M Pop-Up Camper

Lifted 2019 Ford Raptor With Lots of Mods & Upgrades

Ultimate 2nd Gen Ford Raptor Overland Build on 37s for Big Expeditions

Be Prepared Always – Simple & Effective Ford F150 Overland Build

If your focus shifts toward the more relaxed and comfortable overland adventures, Ford’s full size trucks will tick all the boxes for you. With solid off-road capabilities, rear locker, possibility to install 35″s and plenty of space in the bed for your overland gear and upgrades this truck will be perfect companion for your outdoor exploration.

Maverick

Lifted Ford Maverick Off-road Build with 31″ Tires – A Compact Overland Truck

Lifted Ford E250 Adventure Van With 6” Lift and 35s

Ford E250 Overland Van Build with 4×4 Conversion & Lockers

E-Series vans stand as some sort of a short cut for those who want to set up comfortable living space on the base off a solid full-size 4×4 vehicle. They perfectly combine the capabilities of the full-size trucks with the comfort and space of the bed-mount campers offering an ideal mix of things for a functional and convenient overland build.

Bronco

Ford Bronco Overland Build – Striking 2-door Wide-body WildTrak

During the last couple of years Bronco has established itself as the leader in a dedicated off-raod 4×4 SUV market segment for one simple reason – it does nearly everything better than it’s competitors. It certainly offers less spaces for your overland build out, but thanks, to it’s benchmark 4×4 capabilities with tripple lockers and possibility to install 40» tires, it will open up much more difficult trails in front of you, that may not be accessible for bigger and heavier overland trucks.

Ranger

With a durable chassis and construction, rear locking differential, best in class payload capacity and other features, Ranger trucks are the top choice in the mid-size truck segment, outperforming it’s closest competitor Toyota Tacoma in certain characteristics.

F250/F350/F450 Super Duty

DIY Ford F250 Super Duty Overland Build From Scratch

In case if even the full-size F150 trucks, do not seem to provide enough power and space to haul all the gear you plan to take with, the Super Duty F250/F350/F450 trucks will will be your ultimate choice, especially for a camper setup. With the rear lockers, insane torque of the Diesel engines and enough space in the wheel wells to mount 37″s or 40″s they do everything on a big scale. But obviously, the added weight and chassis length put certain limitation on your overland trip planning, since more technical trails and portions of the roads, may be out of your reach.