Ford Expedition THE GOOD, BAD and UGLY

[WItoTX]

We rented a 2023 Limited with the upgraded interior. We drove from Chicago to my home, 3.5 hours north. Absolutely quiet ride, plenty of power, tons of room, buttons in the right spots, huge moonroof, got warm inside very fast despite being ~3 degrees outside. Steering wheel and seat heaters were awesome. The back seats felt like you were still in a well optioned vehicle (Unlike GM which feels like a school bus). The 3rd row has plenty of room, my 6'4" dad even fit back there, with two others, in the 3rd row. And for as big of a vehicle as it is, it didn't have tons of body roll like my wife's RX350 has, it drove much more similar to my truck.

My wife, a die-hard Toyota fan, said dang, I should have test drove one of these before I bought my RX350.

The downside. It does feel a little "plastic-y". The traction control is overly aggressive, and it wasn't clear how to fully disable it. I imagine the payload is not much, so I wouldn't want to tow with it. The third row seatbelt for the middle seat is a shoulder belt, mounted on the ceiling, and it's always in the way (There may be a way to move it, I just didn't figure it out). The dynamic cruise control and lane assist is still pretty rudimentary, leaving way too big of gaps, and the steering doesn't correct until you are almost over the white line. And there are only 2 cup holders in the front. All of these things I consider pretty minor.

Other than that, it was really quite a good vehicle for our family of 4. When my wife decides to upgrade, we are definitely going to go drive one.

[Dustinb09]

Bought my wife a new one couple months ago and she loves it. She gets 20-21, when I drive its 19-20mpg. Its definitely a comfortable ride.

[cap50948]

We have a 2018 had to replace the shocks as they were leaking. That was a shock manufacture issue. Ford went with the cheapest and they didn't last. I had Bilstein put on and the ride is awesome.

Only little things here and there that are annoying. The cupholder design is a pain in the butt. If you push a cup in too hard or it's heavy it will knock the rubber band thing off and you have to take the console apart to fix.

The door locks were me out. If you put the car in park and get out with the engine running it won't unlock all doors. So if you get out to get something in the back it will probably be locked, then you cuss, then walk back to the driver door to unlock.

It has been a good road trip vehicle so far.

[stxhunter]

We’ve got a 19’ with -55k miles on it, no issues so far. It’s plenty roomy, adults can fit in the third row pretty comfortably, mixed driving mpg is around 20 and I’ve seen as high as 26 on road trips from Houston to Dallas.

We do have a sunroof, which I’m never a fan of, but fortunately haven’t had any issues with it. It’s been a great vehicle, when it’s time for a replacement in a few years it’ll be hard to get something different.

[captainsling]

We have a 2018 had to replace the shocks as they were leaking. That was a shock manufacture issue. Ford went with the cheapest and they didn't last. I had Bilstein put on and the ride is awesome.

Only little things here and there that are annoying. The cupholder design is a pain in the butt. If you push a cup in too hard or it's heavy it will knock the rubber band thing off and you have to take the console apart to fix.

The door locks were me out. If you put the car in park and get out with the engine running it won't unlock all doors. So if you get out to get something in the back it will probably be locked, then you cuss, then walk back to the driver door to unlock.

It has been a good road trip vehicle so far.

Your lock issue should be a setting issue. Check into it.

[Arturo V]

Just got a 2022 XLT
Wife loves it, I do too honestly.

Only issue so far is when you turn, seems like tires grip way to hard as it’s in 4wd - I’ve checked everything and to my knowledge it’s not in 4wd. All my trucks are 4wd so we may just take it in, and have them check

[Drycreek3189]

Aside from having too many bells and whistles that are expensive if they break, we like ours. My wife is on her third one. She had a Hyundai Santa Fe and a Ford Flex between the second and third Expedition and I didn’t like to ride in either one. The Hyundai gave no trouble, neither did the hearse….uh Flex, but I’m a big guy and had to put them on like a pair of pants. The Expedition is just an F150 with the camper top built in at the factory as far as ride, room, and comfort. That was my ride until I went back to an F250 last year, so I’m fine in it. Not as good a traveling vehicle as an Excursion, but close and gets 22 mpg on the road. Plenty peppy for a V6, but time will tell how it holds up. It’s a 2019 that we bought used locally, one owner.

[dirtybay]

My brothers wife had one from 2019, limited. Zero issues so far. It is driven a lot as she is a realtor.

[rudedog47]

have a 2010 Expedition with 130,000 miles. Replaced passenger electric window regulator last fall. Other than that, only tires and regular, routine maintenance. 20-21 mpg on highway. Love it.

[BigCountry101]

My wife has a 2019, we bough used in 2020. At 75k-ish miles, right after we bought it, it had a cam phaser issue. Clicked really loud upon starting and then finally wouldn't start. Luckily the dealership covered it.

Outside of that issue, no complaints at all. It's a limited, the interior is very nice. The sun roof rattles on occasion. I think it's because the seals get "crushed" too long. If I open it for 5 or 10 minutes and then close it then no rattle for a few months. It's way more peppy than her suburban or sequoia were and she likes the bells and whistles better too. Gas mileage wise it's 18ish I think.

I tow the camper with my excursion and she follows towing the 30 foot pontoon boat. For an SUV, it tows really well. I'm better her next one will be another expedition.

[TxMedic]

My wife drives at 2022 Limited. Most comfortable ride ever. No complaints!

[Lee230]

I have had a 99 that I put 265k on. A 2004 that I put 280K on. Still driving the second 2004 I bought for my wife new with 290K on it. All of those miles were on the 5.4 engine that I took care of and they only had minor issues. Yesterday, after looking for 8 months, I bought a 2020 XLT with 40K on it. I know the previous owners and they took care of it to this point. Do you guys think I will have any issue putting 160K on this rig if I take care of it?? Great thread OP and thanks for posting.

[kenner27]

We’re actively looking for one. I’ve read lots about them and it seems good for the most part. With a 3rd child on the way it seems fitting to get her out of her 3/4 ton and into an expedition.

[Cox1]

We have a 2018 had to replace the shocks as they were leaking. That was a shock manufacture issue. Ford went with the cheapest and they didn't last. I had Bilstein put on and the ride is awesome.

Only little things here and there that are annoying. The cupholder design is a pain in the butt. If you push a cup in too hard or it's heavy it will knock the rubber band thing off and you have to take the console apart to fix.

The door locks were me out. If you put the car in park and get out with the engine running it won't unlock all doors. So if you get out to get something in the back it will probably be locked, then you cuss, then walk back to the driver door to unlock.

It has been a good road trip vehicle so far.

Our 2018 also has had all shocks replace due to leaking. Some twice. Only 40000 miles. Finally just had aftermarket shocks installed as Ford stopped covering after warranty replacement even though it’s an obvious issue. Otherwise just normal electrical recall stuff. Has been a good vehicle and mileage same as others have posted. The third row seat comfort is impressive.

[rferg84]

We have a 2018 had to replace the shocks as they were leaking. That was a shock manufacture issue. Ford went with the cheapest and they didn't last. I had Bilstein put on and the ride is awesome.

Only little things here and there that are annoying. The cupholder design is a pain in the butt. If you push a cup in too hard or it's heavy it will knock the rubber band thing off and you have to take the console apart to fix.

The door locks were me out. If you put the car in park and get out with the engine running it won't unlock all doors. So if you get out to get something in the back it will probably be locked, then you cuss, then walk back to the driver door to unlock.

It has been a good road trip vehicle so far.

You can change that in the settings. Used to bug me. Easy fix.