New 2022 Ford Expedition in Colorado Springs

Interior Comfort and Utility

Inside, the Expedition offers roomy seating for up to 8 passengers across three rows. Even the third row is spacious enough for most adults thanks to the Expedition's size and truck-based underpinnings. Lower trims feature cloth upholstery while the Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum grades upgrade to leather with the top Platinum model adding massaging functionality up front. Heated and ventilated seats are optional on the lower XLT and standard on the Limited and above.

Cargo space ranges from 19.3 cubic feet behind the third row to 104.6 cubes with all rear seats folded in the standard length model. Go for the Max and those numbers grow to 34.3 and 121.5 cubic feet respectively. The Expedition features a power-folding third row and flat-folding second row for easy cargo loading. Available features that aid livability include a wireless phone charger, WiFi hotspot, rear seat entertainment screens, and an excellent 22-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.

Exterior and Dimensions

On the outside, the Expedition employs classic full-size SUV styling cues like a bold chrome grille, linear LED headlights and taillights connected by a character line, and prominent wheel arches. Dimensionally, the standard Expedition stretches 210 inches long with a 122-inch wheelbase while the longer Max variant measures 221 inches long with a 131-inch wheelbase. Both models stand 76 inches tall.

Across the model range, the Expedition rides on 18, 20, or 22-inch wheels depending on equipment and trim. New for 2024 is an available Wild Green exterior color that joins a palette of other options including Rapid Red Metallic, Silver Spruce, and Star White tri-coat.

Performance

Every 2024 Expedition comes equipped with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6 engine backed by a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel-drive is standard on most trims with four-wheel-drive a popular option. Output stands at 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft torque on the XL STX and XLT or 400 horsepower and 480 lb.-ft on the Limited, King Ranch and Platinum. Go for the off-road focused Timberline or the performance-oriented Stealth package on the Limited and power increases further to 440 hp and 510 lb.-ft.

Tow ratings check in at 9,300 pounds for rear-drive models (9,000 with 4WD) while the Max can tow 9,000 pounds regardless of drivetrain. Properly equipped, the Expedition can also haul up to 1,600 pounds of payload. As for acceleration, expect a 0-60 mph time in the low-6-second range.

Fuel Efficiency

Given its weight and eight-passenger capability, the Expedition unsurprisingly isn't very fuel-efficient. Rear-drive models earn EPA ratings of 17 mpg city, 23 highway, and 19 combined. Opting for four-wheel-drive drops those numbers to 16 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined. On premium fuel, the more powerful engines found in the Stealth Performance and Timberline trims return 16 mpg combined.

Safety Features

Every 2024 Expedition comes standard with Ford CoPilot360, a suite of driver assistance tech that includes automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, automatic high beams, and a rearview camera. Move up through the range and you can add options like adaptive cruise control, evasive steer assist, intersection assist, reverse brake assist, Active Park Assist 2.0, and Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driving assistant.

In government crash testing, the 2024 Expedition earns five stars from the NHTSA for overall and side crash protection.

Pricing

The 2024 Ford Expedition is available in multiple trim levels. Let's take a look at different trim levels and pricing associated with them:

• XL STX - $55,630
• XLT - $59,695
• XLT MAX - $62,695
• Limited - $68,515
• Limited MAX - $71,515
• Timberline - $71,805
• King Ranch - $78,570
• King Ranch MAX - $81,570
• Platinum - $80,800
• Platinum MAX - $83,800

Conclusion

With its available seating for eight, impressive performance and towing capabilities, and luxurious higher trim levels, the 2024 Ford Expedition stands ready to compete with the best full-size SUVs on the market. Minor changes this year built on more significant updates recently, keeping Ford's biggest people hauler appealing for families or anyone who needs to tow heavy loads. Shoppers just need to be mindful of the Expedition's thirst for fuel and premium price tag on higher trims compared to some rivals.