Professionals: Clean, highly effective and comparatively environment friendly engine; snug experience; adult-friendly third row; superior driver help tech
Cons: Decrease-quality inside than rival SUVs, particularly the higher trim ranges
On the subject 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 clean and surprisingly quiet for a truck engine. It additionally returns gas financial system that’ll doubtless prevent tons of or extra yearly on the pump – cash that may be effectively spent in the direction of the adventures and toys that may be loved together with such an enormous, succesful household hauler. The Expedition additionally offers aggressive inside house (which means huge), stable infotainment and security tech choices and characterful trim degree choices within the King Ranch and Timberline (pictured above).
After all, the full-size SUV phase has by no means been extra aggressive contemplating how good GM’s numerous entries have grow to be with the introduction of the Jeep Wagoneer (we’d point out the brand new Toyota Sequoia however it utterly misses the mark). That makes the Expedition’s job that a lot tougher in attracting consideration, particularly with an inside that’s simply not as interesting visually or in high quality as its principal rivals. It’s not a carbon copy of the F-150 cabin, which is good, however it’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 principal demerit in an enormous household SUV that’s in any other case very robust.
Inside & Expertise | Passenger & Cargo Area | Efficiency & Gas Financial system
What it is wish to drive | Pricing & Trim Ranges | Crash Scores & 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 purple paint coloration.
What are the Expedition inside and in-car know-how 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. Positive, it’s largely shared with the F-150 Lightning, however we’ll ignore that technicality. This variation 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 capabilities fairly completely different from the usual system: the nonetheless fairly massive 12-inch touchscreen shared with higher trim degree 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 examine the field for the larger display screen. Decrease trim ranges get a big coloration instrument panel show bordered by analog gauges, whereas a full 12.4-inch all-digital show is obtainable 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 rivals. The design additionally appears a bit low hire in comparison with what you’ll see in these rivals, particularly with the small touchscreen base design. The Jeep Wagoneer particularly places it to disgrace, and higher Expedition trim ranges particularly simply don’t present a sufficiently high-lux vibe. In case you are contemplating a King Ranch or Platinum, it will undoubtedly make sense to take a look at the mechanically associated Lincoln Navigator as an alternative.
How massive is the Expedition?
As with its GM and Jeep rivals, the Expedition is obtainable in two lengths: normal and longer Expedition Max. They characteristic the identical dimension third-row (once more, like its rivals), with the Max’s additional size going solely to the cargo space. The usual Expedition is 210 inches lengthy, which is basically the identical because the Tahoe/Yukon. The Wagoneer is 4 inches longer. The Max doesn’t develop fairly as a lot as its rivals, although, because the Suburban is 4 inches longer and the Wagoneer L 5 inches longer than the Max, respectively.
That size comes into play with cargo house behind the third row, however we’re actually speaking levels of enormity right here. The Max’s additional foot of size yields an additional 16.9 cubic-feet of house, which is greater than a complete Honda Accord trunk. We expect that additional versatility makes the Max’s value premium effectively price it and higher justifies the Expedition’s value premium typically over massive crossovers and minivans. After all, if it received’t slot in your storage, it’s all a moot level. Ditto when you’ve got your coronary heart set on the Timberline – it’s regular-length solely.
The usual Expedition offers 104.6 cubic-feet of boxy, space-efficient house when each rear rows are lowered, a quantity basically between giant three-row crossovers and minivans. Its SUV rivals, once more, are just a bit higher. When all seats are in place, the amount clearly shrinks significantly to 19.3 cubic-feet. That’s nonetheless higher than most three-row crossovers, and we discovered it was ok 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, however, is the king of the phase behind the third row.
As for passengers in that third row, solely the Wagoneer surpasses the Expedition’s house and luxury. Even then, simply barely. After all, the Expedition has a equally negligible third-row benefit over the GM SUVs as effectively. Second-row house will not be surprisingly voluminous. Take into accout, although, that the Expedition is kind of excessive off the bottom, so it may be troublesome to succeed in all rows of seats, particularly the rearmost one. Swish exits are uncommon.
What are the Expedition gas financial system and efficiency specs?
Each Expedition has a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6, however it’s uniquely out there with three outputs tied to trim degree. All have a 10-speed computerized with rear-wheel-drive normal on all however the Timberline, which comes normal 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 normal 5.3-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 enhance, and is due to this fact a lot stronger than the improve engines of its rivals. It ought to prevent an considerable quantity on the fuel pump.
The Expedition Timberline might not be the range-topping trim degree, however it 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 quite a bit), 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 gas financial system was not identified on the time of this writing.
What is the Expedition wish to drive?
The engine is arguably the Expedition’s best attribute, no matter which state of tune and trim degree you get. The three.5-liter turbo V6 is buttery clean 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 massive truck transferring 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 street. That the gas financial system is usually stronger than most rivals is icing on the cake.
The remainder of the Expedition driving expertise is spectacular as effectively. It doesn’t really feel fairly as big 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 out there 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 street” suspension tuning. We didn’t detect objectionable tire roar and nonetheless discovered the experience completely snug.
All of that stated, we should after all go along with the same old full-size SUV disclaimer that you shouldn’t low cost the sheer dimension and weight of the Expedition. It could present a commanding view of the street and make you’re feeling impregnable, however it’ll even be tougher to park and deal with worse as a result of its slower steering, large dimensions, top-heavy weight and truck platform. That latter aspect additionally ends in some shivers felt by way of the construction over sure forms of bumps you simply wouldn’t get in a big crossover. All of this is also stated of its GM and Jeep rivals. So there, disclaimer offered.
What different Ford Expedition evaluations can I learn?
2022 Ford Expedition First Drive Evaluate
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 check the surprisingly tasteful, cowboy stylish King Ranch throughout a street journey. Notice that this was written earlier than final 12 months’s updates, so inside impressions particularly not apply.
Ford Expedition Baggage Take a look at | How a lot suits behind its third row?
We use precise stuff to find out how massive the Expedition’s cargo capability is.
What’s the 2023 Expedition value?
Expedition pricing is greater throughout the board than the Chevy Tahoe’s trim ranges, however they don’t all the time line up by way of characteristic content material or normal 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 characteristic the everyday ladder-like enhance of kit, with the Restricted particularly including common objects like leather-based, heated entrance seats and a sunroof. Issues then fork in numerous instructions. The King Ranch provides numerous luxurious options no less than elective on the Restricted, plus distinctive western-inspired coloration schemes and badging (the brick purple inside has been a King Ranch trademark for years). The Platinum is extra corresponding 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 normal 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 possibly can add a lot of the niceties from the luxurious trims.
All costs beneath embrace the hefty $1,895 vacation spot cost. 4-wheel drive is $3,050 on all however the Timberline, which has it normal.
XL STX: $75,020XLT: $61,085Limited: $69,955Timberline: $73,295King Ranch: $80,010Platinum: $82,460
XLT Max: $63,085Limited Max: $71,955King Ranch Max: $82,010Platinum Max: $84,460
What are the Expedition security rankings and driver help options?
Each 2023 Expedition comes normal with ahead collision warning, computerized emergency braking, lane-keeping help, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning methods and computerized excessive beams. The Co-Pilot360 Help 2.0 bundle, elective on the Timberline and normal on these trims above, provides entrance parking sensors, reverse braking help, a 360-degree parking digicam system with a number of views and digicam 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 effectively, 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 received a three-star rollover ranking (not stunning and constant for a full-size SUV).
