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2024 Ford Expedition Review

byJared GallCorrespondent

　　Jared Gall started his career in the auto industry in 2001 with an internship at Car and Driver. He has written and edited many thousands of car reviews, technological deep-dives, industry analyses, and personality profiles. He is a correspondent at zzdcar and still has the 1969 Chevrolet C20 he dragged out of his parents' barn and drove until Car and Driver started giving him cars to evaluate.

　　, rating written byJared GallDirector, Vehicle Testing

　　Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at zzdcar, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.

　　The 2024 Expedition is Ford's biggest and most capable SUV. Its truck-based construction gives it a lot more capability than you'll find in large three-row crossovers like the Honda Pilot and Volkswagen Atlas. The Expedition is rated to tow up to 9,300 pounds, while unibody competitors like the Pilot and Atlas top out around 5,000 pounds. If you've got a big ski boat or a heavy camper to drag around, the Expedition is a solid pick for a capable three-row large SUV.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Ford Expedition XL Fleet 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$240/mo  for Expedition XL Fleet

　　Expedition XL Fleet

　　XL Fleet 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $55,105 MSRPXL Fleet 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $58,405 MSRPXL STX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $56,075 MSRPXL STX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $59,375 MSRPMAX XL Fleet 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $59,105 MSRPMAX XL Fleet 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $62,405 MSRPXLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $60,140 MSRPXLT 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $63,440 MSRPMAX XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $63,140 MSRPMAX XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) (Most Popular) - $66,440 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $68,960 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $72,260 MSRPMAX Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $71,960 MSRPMAX Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $75,260 MSRPTimberline 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $72,550 MSRPKing Ranch 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $79,015 MSRPKing Ranch 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $82,315 MSRPPlatinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $81,245 MSRPPlatinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $84,545 MSRPMAX King Ranch 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $82,015 MSRPMAX King Ranch 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $85,315 MSRPMAX Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $84,245 MSRPMAX Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) - $87,545 MSRP

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　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Passenger volume

What the Expedition's big body doesn't provide is significantly more room than the biggest car-like crossover SUVs. Passenger space in the second and third rows is a toss-up between the Ford and vehicles like the Pilot. That's even true of the long-wheelbase Expedition Max, which has more cargo space behind the third row but no additional room in the seat itself.

　　

Competitors to consider

You'll likely want to cross-shop the Expedition against the massive Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, Jeep Wagoneer and Wagoneer L, Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia. But if you don't need the towing capacity of the Expedition and its truck-based rivals, you can save a bundle of money by looking at compelling three-row vehicles like the Pilot, Atlas, Hyundai Palisade, and Kia Telluride. Read the zzdcar Expert Rating of the Expedition below to decide which hauler is right for you and your family.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.5

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.5/10

　　How does the Expedition drive? We're impressed with the V6 engine's muscle. Any SUV this large can't really be this quick, can it? We tested an Expedition Platinum with 4WD, and it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds. That's almost a second quicker than a comparable Chevy Tahoe. The Expedition is responsive and easy to drive when you aren't burying the accelerator into the ground too.

　　The brake pedal is slightly squishy when you first press on it, but ultimately it's pretty easy to come to smooth stops, which is the important part. The steering has a light effort and helps to make this Expedition feel a little less humongous.

　　While you won't likely be driving your Expedition with Secret Service-like urgency, there are some pretty admirable qualities here for such a large SUV. It's no Mercedes GLS, but it does not feel clumsy.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Expedition? The Expedition's front seats are comfy and cushy. They have multiple zones of lumbar support and even have a massage function in the higher trims. The second-row seats are also decently plush. The third-row seating is firm but still adequate for adult use. The Expedition's ride quality is pretty smooth too.

　　We were less impressed by the Expedition's climate control. The air flow from the vents is noisy and not particularly strong. The seat heaters also might disappoint if you really like them to get hot. On the upside, the Expedition is impressively quiet on the highway and around town.

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