Ford Expedition
Overview of the Ford Expedition
Learn about the Ford ExpeditionSummary
The Ford Expedition is a super spacious, family-friendly SUV with the hard-working capability of a pickup truck. Here you get a range of top-notch safety features, plenty of seating and storage capacity and a reliable ride on all terrains. Drivers appreciate the smooth, easy manoeuvrability of a large vehicle that proves much simpler to park than you might expect. While fuel economy for a car of this size is always a bit of a challenge, Expedition trims like the XL, XLT, Limited and Platinum all offer gas-conserving start-stop technology to reduce sticker shock at the pump.
Safety
The Expedition’s safety lineup starts with front and side impact airbags, plus an anti-lock braking system that’s been preventing skidding since the earliest models. Look to versions from 2007 and up for stability controls that come in handy when off-roading. Reversing cameras were added in 2008, along with an external washer so you’re never blind backing up. Other features across newer models from 2018 include:
- Adaptive cruise control to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles
- Blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure warning systems for highway safety
- Active park assist with side sensors to increase driver awareness
- Voice-activated navigation and real-time traffic, weather and fuel station location updates
- Tire-pressure monitoring to maximize fuel economy and minimize wear-and-tear
Interior
The Expedition may have the utility of a truck, but the interior is all about comfort. Three rows of seating accommodate eight adults with plenty of legroom. You’ll find dual climate zones in first-generation vehicles, and three zones later on. Third-generation Expeditions boast 10-way powered seat adjusters and lumbar support so you can ride in custom comfort—captain’s chairs can also be heated or cooled. The most recent vehicles offer a panoramic Vista Roof®1 upgrade for a bright, airy interior.
Technology
Expect to find impressive technology even in older Expeditions. The earliest models start with illuminated running boards and a thumping sound system with subwoofer. Move up through the years and you start to see high-tech add-ons like the flashy SYNC 3 infotainment system with an 8-inch colour touchscreen. In the newest models, you can look forward to:
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 devices
- Optional rear-seat headrest-mounted screens for streaming cable and satellite TV
- 360-degree camera system for added safety
Space
Entry-level Expeditions easily offer enough cargo space behind the third row of seats for large family-sized grocery hauls. You can almost double that space by folding down the back row, and both rear rows can stow away if you have a major move. For even more storage, the Expedition MAX is a whole foot longer than the standard trim.
Comfort
Drivers report that the Ford Expedition handles as well as much smaller vehicles. Power comes from the standard EcoBoost V6 engine, and tow-hooks on four-wheel drive models mean a fully equipped Expedition can pull up to 9,300 pounds. With the innovative Terrain Management system, you’ll benefit from a smooth ride through gravel, snow, sand, mud or ruts.
Pros and cons of the Ford Expedition
- Very spacious interior
- Strong EcoBoost V6 engine
- Excellent towing capability
- Parking can be difficult due to size
- High fuel consumption
- Spongy brake feel
Specifications of the Ford Expedition
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats8
- Doors5
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionAutomatic
- City consumption13.8 - 14.1 L/100km
- Highway consumption10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
- Width2029 mm
- Length5334 mm
- Trunk space547 - 592 L
- Cargo space2962 L
Trims available with the Ford Expedition
What is a trim? Trims are different options of the same car with different features and equipment. The specs depend on the trim you choose.This variant of the Ford Expedition 2018 - present is available in 4 trims:King Ranch trim features and specs
Available with the King Ranch trim:
- 3 climate zones
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the King Ranch trim:
- High-beam assist
- LED headlights
- Roof bars (optional)
- Roof rails (optional)
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the King Ranch trim:
- Collision warning system
- Emergency call system
- Fatigue warning system
- Overtaking sensors
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the King Ranch trim:
- 360 degree camera
- Adaptive cruise control
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic parking
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system
- Side sensors
- Touchscreen
- WiFi
- Wireless charging pad/mat
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Start stop system
- USB port for front passengers
XLT trim features and specs
Available with the XLT trim:
- 2 climate zones (optional)
- 3 climate zones (optional)
- Front seats have lumbar support (optional)
- Heated front seats (optional)
- Heated rear seats (optional)
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Passenger seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Spare wheel
- Ventilated front seats (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the XLT trim:
- High-beam assist (optional)
- Roof bars (optional)
- Roof rails (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the XLT trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Emergency call system (optional)
- Fatigue warning system (optional)
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Rain sensor (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the XLT trim:
- 360 degree camera (optional)
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Android Auto (optional)
- Apple CarPlay (optional)
- CD player (optional)
- Digital radio (optional)
- Electric tailgate (optional)
- HDMI port for rear passengers (optional)
- Keyless entry (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
- Touchscreen (optional)
- WiFi (optional)
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Start stop system
- USB port for front passengers
Limited trim features and specs
Available with the Limited trim:
- 2 climate zones (optional)
- 3 climate zones (optional)
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Limited trim:
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED headlights (optional)
- Roof bars (optional)
- Roof rails (optional)
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the Limited trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Emergency call system (optional)
- Fatigue warning system (optional)
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the Limited trim:
- 360 degree camera (optional)
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic parking (optional)
- CD player (optional)
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors
- Head-Up display (optional)
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Navigation system
- Side sensors (optional)
- Touchscreen (optional)
- WiFi
- Wireless charging pad/mat
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Start stop system
- USB port for front passengers
Platinum trim features and specs
Available with the Platinum trim:
- 2 climate zones (optional)
- 3 climate zones (optional)
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Platinum trim:
- High-beam assist
- LED headlights
- Roof bars
- Roof rails
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the Platinum trim:
- Collision warning system
- Emergency call system (optional)
- Fatigue warning system
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the Platinum trim:
- 360 degree camera
- Adaptive cruise control
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic parking (optional)
- CD player (optional)
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors
- Front view camera
- Head-Up display (optional)
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Navigation system
- Side sensors
- Touchscreen (optional)
- WiFi
- Wireless charging pad/mat
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Start stop system
- USB port for front passengers
Frequently asked questions about the Ford Expedition
The 2019 Ford Expedition can be flat-towed behind an RV. With the rise of electric transmissions and complex four-wheel drive systems, it's advisable to confirm with the dealer whether a given model can be towed.
A diesel version of the Ford Expedition was planned for the 2010 model year, but it didn’t happen. There is some talk of a potential 2019 model with diesel.
The Ford Expedition can seat either seven or eight passengers across its three rows, depending on the model year and trim.
While the Ford Expedition is classified as a full-sized sport-utility vehicle (SUV), it's built on the F-150 truck platform and has even won truck awards.
The Ford Expedition is available as a four-wheel drive (4WD) or rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle, depending on model year and trim options.