The U.S. has been celebrating its 250th birthday all summer long, and thus, it has been celebrating all things American. And while I've got my qualms with our dear country, even I got in on the celebrating. It's why I put a 5,700-pound seven-seat truck-based SUV — in this case, the 2026 Ford Expedition Tremor — on my calendar for a week of testing. If ya can't beat 'em, join 'em, you know? 

 

The Expedition is a quintessentially American vehicle, built right in the heart of the U.S., and making it even more American is the fact that it has a bona fide gun locker in the center console. No, it's not an aftermarket add-on. This is a from-the-factory accessory you can order directly from Ford. God bless America.