Professionals: Clean, highly effective and comparatively environment friendly engine; comfy experience; adult-friendly third row; superior driver help tech
Cons: Decrease-quality inside than rival SUVs, particularly the higher trim ranges
In the case of the 2023 Ford Expedition, its biggest asset rests underneath the hood. Accessible in three energy outputs, all of which outperform almost each comparable competitor, Ford’s EcoBoost turbo V6 is buttery easy and surprisingly quiet for a truck engine. It additionally returns gasoline financial system that’ll seemingly prevent a whole bunch or extra yearly on the pump – cash that may be nicely spent in direction of the adventures and toys that may be loved together with such an enormous, succesful household hauler. The Expedition additionally supplies aggressive inside area (which means huge), strong infotainment and security tech choices and characterful trim stage choices within the King Ranch and Timberline (pictured above).
After all, the full-size SUV section has by no means been extra aggressive contemplating how good GM’s varied entries have develop into with the introduction of the Jeep Wagoneer (we’d point out the brand new Toyota Sequoia but it surely fully misses the mark). That makes the Expedition’s job that a lot more durable in attracting consideration, particularly with an inside that’s simply not as interesting visually or in high quality as its primary rivals. It’s not a carbon copy of the F-150 cabin, which is good, but it surely’s exhausting to not suppose Ford couldn’t have gone additional as Chevy, GMC, Jeep and even Toyota did. That stated, it’s the one primary demerit in an enormous household SUV that’s in any other case very robust.
Inside & Know-how | Passenger & Cargo Area | Efficiency & Gas Financial system
What it is prefer to drive | Pricing & Trim Ranges | Crash Rankings & Security Options
What’s new for 2023?
After substantial adjustments had been made final 12 months, together with the introduction of the brand new Timberline pictured above, the Expedition carries over into 2023 unchanged aside from wheel design availability and a brand new pink paint coloration.
What are the Expedition inside and in-car expertise like?
After final 12 months’s updates, the Expedition doesn’t share the sprint design of the F-150 for the primary time in its prolonged historical past. Certain, it’s principally shared with the F-150 Lightning, however we’ll ignore that technicality. This alteration was largely necessitated by the supply of the 15.5-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen (pictured above, prime) additionally discovered within the Lightning and Mustang Mach-E. It features fairly completely different from the usual system: the nonetheless fairly large 12-inch touchscreen shared with higher trim stage F-150s, the Bronco and others. It’s pictured above, backside proper. Although completely different, we discover each simple to make use of, however definitely wouldn’t hesitate to test the field for the larger display. Decrease trim ranges get a big coloration instrument panel show bordered by analog gauges, whereas a full 12.Four-inch all-digital show is out there on Timberline upward (pictured above, backside left).
Sadly, whereas the Expedition inside is now much less trucky in look, its supplies high quality isn’t as robust as its GM and Jeep opponents. The design additionally appears a bit low lease in comparison with what you’ll see in these rivals, particularly with the small touchscreen base design. The Jeep Wagoneer specifically places it to disgrace, and higher Expedition trim ranges specifically simply don’t present a sufficiently high-lux vibe. If you’re contemplating a King Ranch or Platinum, it might positively make sense to take a look at the mechanically associated Lincoln Navigator as a substitute.
How large is the Expedition?
As with its GM and Jeep opponents, the Expedition is out there in two lengths: commonplace and longer Expedition Max. They function the identical measurement third-row (once more, like its opponents), with the Max’s further size going totally to the cargo space. The usual Expedition is 210 inches lengthy, which is actually the identical because the Tahoe/Yukon. The Wagoneer is Four inches longer. The Max doesn’t develop fairly as a lot as its rivals, although, because the Suburban is Four inches longer and the Wagoneer L 5 inches longer than the Max, respectively.
That size comes into play with cargo area behind the third row, however we’re actually speaking levels of enormity right here. The Max’s further foot of size yields an additional 16.9 cubic-feet of area, which is greater than a whole Honda Accord trunk. We expect that further versatility makes the Max’s worth premium nicely price it and higher justifies the Expedition’s worth premium basically over large crossovers and minivans. After all, if it gained’t slot in your storage, it’s all a moot level. Ditto in case you have your coronary heart set on the Timberline – it’s regular-length solely.
The usual Expedition supplies 104.6 cubic-feet of boxy, space-efficient area when each rear rows are lowered, a quantity basically between massive three-row crossovers and minivans. Its SUV rivals, once more, are just a bit higher. When all seats are in place, the quantity clearly shrinks significantly to 19.Three cubic-feet. That’s nonetheless higher than most three-row crossovers, and we discovered it was adequate to carry 5 suitcases. Though the Tahoe/Yukon specs present that it has extra space again there, our testing didn’t actually again that up. The Wagoneer, then again, is the king of the section behind the third row.
As for passengers in that third row, solely the Wagoneer surpasses the Expedition’s area and luxury. Even then, simply barely. After all, the Expedition has a equally negligible third-row benefit over the GM SUVs as nicely. Second-row area just isn’t surprisingly voluminous. Consider, although, that the Expedition is kind of excessive off the bottom, so it may be tough to succeed in all rows of seats, particularly the rearmost one. Sleek exits are uncommon.
What are the Expedition gasoline financial system and efficiency specs?
Each Expedition has a Three.5-liter turbocharged V6, however it’s uniquely accessible with three outputs tied to trim stage. All have a 10-speed computerized with rear-wheel-drive commonplace on all however the Timberline, which comes commonplace with the four-wheel-drive system supplied on all different trims.
The model within the XL, XLT and STX produces 380 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. That is already greater than the Tahoe/Yukon’s commonplace 5.Three-liter V8, and extra torque than their 6.2-liter V8 possibility (it’s extra torque than the each of the Jeep Wagoneer’s V8s, too). Gas financial system is great for a full-size SUV at 17 mpg metropolis, 23 mpg freeway and 19 mpg mixed with RWD and 16/22/18 with 4WD.
The Restricted, King Ranch and Platinum model produce 400 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. Gas financial system adjustments negligibly regardless of this improve, and is subsequently a lot stronger than the improve engines of its opponents. It ought to prevent an considerable quantity on the gasoline pump.
The Expedition Timberline might not be the range-topping trim stage, but it surely however will get essentially the most highly effective model of the three.5-liter good for 440 hp and 510 lb-ft. Solely the Grand Wagoneer L’s new turbo inline-six can prime that horsepower (and does so by rather a lot), however Ford maintains its torque lead. Gas financial system goes down, largely as a result of Timberline’s all-terrain tires, to 16/19/17. We averaged 18.5 mpg in 380 miles of testing. The Stealth trim additionally will get this model, however its gasoline financial system was not recognized on the time of this writing.
What is the Expedition prefer to drive?
The engine is arguably the Expedition’s best attribute, no matter which state of tune and trim stage you get. The three.5-liter turbo V6 is buttery easy and whisper quiet in comparison with the V8s present in most rivals, and there’s no arguing about its energy output. Even the bottom model will get this large truck shifting with authority, whereas the Timberline and its top-dog 440 hp and 510 lb-ft feels each bit like one of many quickest full-size SUVs on the highway. That the gasoline financial system is mostly stronger than most rivals is icing on the cake.
The remainder of the Expedition driving expertise is spectacular as nicely. It doesn’t really feel fairly as enormous and yacht-like because the Jeep Wagoneers with higher physique management and seemingly faster steering. We haven’t had an opportunity to check an Expedition with the accessible steady adaptive dampers, however judging by what they do within the mechanically associated Lincoln Navigator, we count on them to extend the Expedition’s consolation and composure even additional. Most surprisingly, although, the Timberline doesn’t appear to endure a lot for its all-terrain tires and “tough highway” suspension tuning. We didn’t detect objectionable tire roar and nonetheless discovered the experience completely comfy.
All of that stated, we should after all go along with the standard full-size SUV disclaimer that you shouldn’t low cost the sheer measurement and weight of the Expedition. It could present a commanding view of the highway and make you are feeling impregnable, but it surely’ll even be more durable to park and deal with worse on account of its slower steering, big dimensions, top-heavy weight and truck platform. That latter ingredient additionally ends in some shivers felt via the construction over sure varieties of bumps you simply wouldn’t get in a big crossover. All of this is also stated of its GM and Jeep opponents. So there, disclaimer supplied.
What different Ford Expedition evaluations can I learn?
2022 Ford Expedition First Drive Assessment
Highlighting the myriad adjustments made final 12 months, together with the introduction of the Timberline
2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch Highway Take a look at
We take a look at the surprisingly tasteful, cowboy stylish King Ranch throughout a highway journey. Notice that this was written earlier than final 12 months’s updates, so inside impressions specifically not apply.
Ford Expedition Baggage Take a look at | How a lot matches behind its third row?
We use precise stuff to find out how large the Expedition’s cargo capability is.
What’s the 2023 Expedition worth?
Expedition pricing is larger throughout the board than the Chevy Tahoe’s trim ranges, however they don’t all the time line up by way of function content material or commonplace energy, so it’s greatest to do a deeper dive into the specs and options earlier than dismissing the Ford as too costly.
The XL STX, XLT and Restricted function the standard ladder-like improve of apparatus, with the Restricted specifically including common gadgets like leather-based, heated entrance seats and a sunroof. Issues then fork in several instructions. The King Ranch provides varied luxurious options a minimum of non-obligatory on the Restricted, plus distinctive western-inspired coloration schemes and badging (the brick pink inside has been a King Ranch trademark for years). The Platinum is extra similar to the Luxurious in look, however maxes out on content material. The Timberline is much less luxurious to start with than the Restricted, however has commonplace four-wheel drive, extra energy, a skid plate, black 18-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, Path Management off-road drive modes and distinctive orange highlights all over the place. You may add a lot of the niceties from the luxurious trims.
All costs under embrace the hefty $1,895 vacation spot cost. 4-wheel drive is $Three,050 on all however the Timberline, which has it commonplace.
XL STX: $75,020
XLT: $61,085
Restricted: $69,955
Timberline: $73,295
King Ranch: $80,zero10
Platinum: $82,460
XLT Max: $63,085
Restricted Max: $71,955
King Ranch Max: $82,zero10
Platinum Max: $84,460
What are the Expedition security scores and driver help options?
Each 2023 Expedition comes commonplace with ahead collision warning, computerized emergency braking, lane-keeping help, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning techniques and computerized excessive beams. The Co-Pilot360 Help 2.zero package deal, non-obligatory on the Timberline and commonplace on these trims above, provides entrance parking sensors, reverse braking help, a 360-degree parking digital camera system with a number of views and digital camera washers, and adaptive cruise management with stop-and-go functionality and lane-centering steering help. In testing, we discovered the latter to carry out very nicely, even on tighter, congested highways and in moist circumstances.
The NHTSA gave the Expedition an ideal 5 stars in each crash class, although it solely bought a three-star rollover score (not shocking and constant for a full-size SUV).