Ford Expedition
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
Safety ratings of the Ford Expedition
Safety ratings provided by NHTSA
- Number of airbags6
Specifications of the Ford Expedition
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats8
- Doors5
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionAutomatic
- City consumption15.9 - 16.7 L/100km
- Highway consumption11.4 - 12 L/100km
- Width2002 mm
- Length5227 - 5245 mm
- Trunk space527 L
- Cargo space3064 - 3067 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 version of the Ford Expedition 2007 - 2017 is available in 5 trims:Eddie Bauer trim features and specs
Available with the Eddie Bauer trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Front seats have lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Spare wheel
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Front seats electrically adjustable
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Eddie Bauer trim:
- Daytime running lights
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- Roof bars
- Roof rails
- Short wheel base
Available with the Eddie Bauer trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Rain sensor (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- 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 Eddie Bauer trim:
- Bluetooth (optional)
- CD disc changer
- Computer
- Electric tailgate (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera (optional)
- Satellite radio
- USB port for front passengers
Available across all trims:
- Cruise control
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
King Ranch trim features and specs
Available with the King Ranch trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Front seats have lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Spare wheel
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Front seats electrically adjustable
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the King Ranch trim:
- Daytime running lights
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- Roof bars
- Roof rails
- Short wheel base
Available with the King Ranch trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Rain sensor (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- 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:
- Bluetooth (optional)
- CD disc changer
- Computer
- Electric tailgate (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera (optional)
- Satellite radio
- USB port for front passengers
Available across all trims:
- Cruise control
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
Platinum trim features and specs
Available with the Platinum trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Front seats electrically adjustable
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Platinum trim:
- Daytime running lights (optional)
- Standard roof
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- Roof bars
- Roof rails
- Short wheel base
Available with the Platinum trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- 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:
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors
- Hill start assist
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi
Available across all trims:
- Cruise control
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
XLT trim features and specs
Available with the XLT trim:
- 2 climate zones (optional)
- Air conditioning (automatic) (optional)
- Front seats have lumbar support (optional)
- Heated front seats (optional)
- Heated rear seats (optional)
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel (optional)
- Passenger seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Spare wheel
- Ventilated front seats (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Front seats electrically adjustable
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the XLT trim:
- Daytime running lights (optional)
- Standard roof
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- Roof bars
- Roof rails
- Short wheel base
Available with the XLT trim:
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Emergency call system
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Rain sensor (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- 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:
- Bluetooth (optional)
- CD disc changer (optional)
- CD player
- Computer (optional)
- Digital cockpit
- Digital radio (optional)
- Electric tailgate (optional)
- Hill start assist (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
- Rear sensors (optional)
- Rear view camera (optional)
- Satellite radio (optional)
- Speed limiter (optional)
- Touchscreen (optional)
- USB port for front passengers (optional)
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Cruise control
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
Limited trim features and specs
Available with the Limited trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Emergency wheel (optional)
- Front seats have lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats (optional)
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Spare wheel (optional)
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Front seats electrically adjustable
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Limited trim:
- Daytime running lights (optional)
- Standard roof
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- Roof bars
- Roof rails
- Short wheel base
Available with the Limited trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Rain sensor (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- 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:
- Bluetooth (optional)
- CD disc changer (optional)
- CD player (optional)
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Digital radio (optional)
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors
- Hill start assist (optional)
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system (optional)
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera (optional)
- Satellite radio (optional)
- Speed limiter (optional)
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Cruise control
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
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.
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.