2023 Ford Expedition

Is the 2023 Ford Expedition a Good SUV?

Yes, the 2023 Expedition is a good large SUV. There's roomy seating for up to eight, a good amount of cargo room and a lengthy list of features. Interior quality generally makes the grade, as does ride comfort. This Ford has a brutish engine that's fairly fuel-efficient, but its handling is only so-so. 

Should I Buy the 2023 Ford Expedition?

There's no reason not to consider the Expedition if you're in the market for a big vehicle that can easily haul plenty of people or cargo. Still, it's not a clear-cut choice in the class because some rivals feel more refined inside or offer more storage space than even the available extended-length Expedition Max. 

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2022 vs. 2023 Ford Expedition: What's the Difference?

There are no major differences between the 2022 and 2023 Expedition models. 

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Here are the key changes for the Ford Expedition over the last few years:

• 2023: no notable changes 
• 2022: refreshed exterior design; Timberline trim debuts; BlueCruise highway driving assist became available
• 2021: two-row model introduced
• 2020: Copilot360 active safety suite added to standard features list; King Ranch trim reintroduced
• 2019: no notable changes
• 2018: fully redesigned with updated exterior styling, nicer interior quality, a 10-speed automatic transmission and more driver-assistance features

If you're considering an older model, be sure to read our 2020 Expedition, 2021 Expedition and 2022 Expedition reviews to help make your decision. Also, check out our Best New Car Deals and Best New Car Lease Deals pages to learn about savings and discounts you can find on new vehicles.

Pricing

How Much is a 2023 Ford Expedition?

The 2023 Ford Expedition starts at $54,755, which is about average for the class. The base XL SXT model has two rows and seats five people. The midlevel XLT and Limited trims start $59,790 and $68,660, respectively, and feature seating for up to eight with a power-folding and reclining third row. The off-road-oriented Timberline costs $72,000, while the King Ranch ($78,715) gains niceties like a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, a 22-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo and a surround-view camera system. The range-topping Expedition Platinum starts at $82,815 and adds BlueCruise highway driving assist, adaptive suspension damping and massaging front seats.

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Which Is the Best Ford Expedition Model to Buy?

We recommend the XLT trim. You gain a third row with seating for up to eight and access to options that you can't get in the base trim, including synthetic leather upholstery, second-row captain's chairs, wireless device charging, a power liftgate, a panoramic roof and a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system.

Ford Expedition Versus the Competition

Ford Expedition vs. Chevy Tahoe

The Chevrolet Tahoe joins the Expedition as a solid pick among large SUVs. This Chevy can seat up to nine people, its infotainment system is high-tech and intuitive, and an optional diesel engine contributes to near best-in-class fuel economy. However, the Tahoe's interior quality is more of a mixed bag than the Expedition's, and it can't tow as much. 

The Tahoe is only offered in a short-wheelbase body style that has more cargo space than the standard-length Expedition. The Chevy Suburban is essentially a long-wheelbase Tahoe, and it, too, is more cavernous than the Expedition Max. 

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Ford Expedition vs. GMC Yukon

The GMC Yukon sports a luxury-like interior, which is the main reason to consider it over its competition, including the Expedition. Additionally, both body-length versions of the Yukon have more cargo space than the Expedition and Expedition Max. The Ford has comfier seating and a more refined powertrain, going up against the GMC's somewhat sluggish transmission. All told, both are decent choices. 

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Expedition Interior: Party of Eight?

2023 Expedition Interior Quality

The 2023 Ford Expedition has a blocky truck-based design, but it looks and feels upscale inside. Plentiful high-quality materials outshine the few low-rent plastics. 

2023 Expedition Infotainment, Bluetooth and Navigation

This SUV's standard infotainment system has sharp on-screen graphics, and it's easy to filter through the menus. There are also plenty of physical buttons and knobs lower on the center stack. 

An optional larger touch screen is even more visually impressive. Shared with the high-tech Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lighting, this vertically oriented tablet incorporates common functions like climate adjustments into the screen, though it can take some practice to learn where everything is. 

• Standard infotainment features: a 12-inch touch screen, a Wi-Fi hot spot, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker stereo, four USB ports and voice recognition
• Available infotainment features: a 15.5-inch touch screen, a 12- or 22-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo, satellite radio, a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system, two third-row USB ports, navigation, wireless device charging and HD Radio
• Additional standard features: an 8-inch digital instrument cluster display, tri-zone automatic climate control and a universal garage door opener
• Other available features: a 12.4-inch fully digital instrument cluster, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, proximity keyless entry, a panoramic roof, a household-style power outlet, remote start and ambient interior lighting

For more information, read What Is Apple CarPlay? and What Is Android Auto?

2023 Expedition Cargo Space

The regular-length Expedition has an average amount of cargo space among standard-wheelbase large SUVs. You get up to 20.9 cubic feet of space behind the third row, up to 63.6 cubic feet behind the second row and 104.6 cubes with all the rear seats folded down.

The Expedition Max is subpar for cargo space compared to other extended SUVs in the class. That model has up to 36 cubic feet of room behind the third row, up to 79.6 cubic feet behind the second row and 121.5 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded.

How Many People Does the 2023 Expedition Seat?

The Expedition seats up to eight people. The base trim only has two rows and seats five, but all other models have three rows. In those, you have a three-seat third row and a choice of a second-row bench seat or captain's chairs. 

The front seats are day-long comfortable, and there's enough room for taller adults in all the rear seats. 

2023 Expedition and Child Car Seats

There are up to five complete sets of LATCH connectors for the Expedition's second- and third-row seats. All of the attachment points are easy to locate and use, and most types of child car seats fit in the second row. 

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Expedition Performance: You'll be Ready for an … Expedition

2023 Expedition Engine

Every 2023 Ford Expedition is outfitted with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine that puts out 380, 400 or 440 horsepower. All versions are extremely capable. Even when loaded down with people and cargo, the Expedition takes off quickly from a stop and gets up to cruising speeds effortlessly. The standard 10-speed automatic transmission complements the engine with smooth and timely shifts. 

2023 Expedition Gas Mileage

The Expedition gets good fuel economy for the large SUV segment. Estimates range from about 16 to 17 mpg in the city to around 19 to 23 mpg on the highway. 

Expedition Ride and Handling

This Ford generally drives with composure on the road. Steering feels light enough that it's easy to pilot yourself through tight spaces, but this SUV’s heft causes some body roll around turns. The ride quality remains comfortable, and the top Platinum trim with its adaptive damping suspension is even more luxurious. 

2023 Expedition Off-Road Performance

With about 10 inches of ground clearance, the Expedition can tackle dirt, gravel paths and other light off-roading. Opt for a model with four-wheel drive, and you'll get hill descent control and selectable terrain modes. 

The Expedition Timberline is the off-road-oriented model in the lineup. It comes standard with four-wheel drive, a front skid plate, 32-inch all-terrain tires, an electronic limited-slip differential, a two-speed transfer case and off-road shocks and suspension tuning that give it roughly an extra inch of ground clearance. 

2023 Expedition Towing Capacity

When properly equipped, the Expedition can tow up to 9,300 pounds. That amount is great for a large SUV. All Expedition models can tow at least 6,000 pounds. 

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Expedition Reliability

Is the 2023 Ford Expedition Reliable?

The 2023 Ford Expedition does not have a predicted reliability score at the time of writing.

2023 Ford Expedition Warranty

Ford backs the Expedition with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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Expedition Safety

2023 Expedition Crash Test Results

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2023 Ford Expedition an overall safety rating of five out of five stars, with five stars in the frontal and side crash tests. Rear-wheel-drive models received three stars in the rollover test, while four-wheel-drive models earned four stars.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has not crash tested the 2023 Expedition.

2023 Expedition Safety Features

Standard driver-assistance features:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Lane-departure warning
• Lane-keep assist
• Forward collision warning
• Forward automatic emergency braking
• MyKey (allows you to do things like set audio volume and speed limits for secondary drivers)
• Rear parking sensors
• Rearview camera

Available driver-assistance features:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane-centering assist
• Traffic-sign recognition
• Pedestrian detection
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Surround-view parking camera system
• BlueCruise (partially automated highway driving mode with automated steering, acceleration and braking)
• Front parking sensors

2023 Expedition Dimensions and Weight

The Expedition is 17.5 feet long, while the extended-length Expedition Max is 18.5 feet long. Curb weight ranges from 5,368 to 5,794 pounds. 

Where Is the 2023 Ford Expedition Built?

Ford builds the 2023 Expedition in Kentucky.

Ford Expedition Models and Trims

The 2023 Ford Expedition comes in six trims: XL STX, XLT, Limited, Timberline, King Ranch and Platinum. All models come with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard in every trim, and four-wheel drive is optional for $3,050, except in the 4WD-only Timberline. Additionally, you can upgrade any trim except the base model and Timberline to the larger Max body style for $2,000. 

Ford Expedition XL STX

The entry-level XL STX starts at $55,725. Standard features include cloth upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a four-way manually adjustable passenger seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 12-inch touch-screen infotainment system, an 8-inch digital instrument cluster display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a six-speaker stereo, four USB ports, a universal garage door opener, tri-zone automatic climate control, LED headlights and voice recognition. 

Also standard are blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high-beam headlights, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, MyKey, rear parking sensors and a rearview camera.

Ford Expedition XLT

With a base price of $59,790, the XLT bumps seating to eight with a power-folding and reclining third row. It also adds satellite radio and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

An optional package for $3,795 adds synthetic leather upholstery, second-row captain's chairs, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat, a heated steering wheel, proximity keyless entry, a power liftgate and wireless device charging.

Also optional are a power-folding second-row bench seat, a panoramic roof, a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system and navigation.

Ford Expedition Limited

The Limited retails for $68,660. Its lengthy list of additional equipment includes a panoramic roof, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assist, genuine leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo, navigation, wireless device charging, a household-style power outlet, ambient interior lighting and traffic-sign recognition.

The Limited also comes standard with power-folding and heated second-row captain's chairs, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with memory settings, an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat, two third-row USB ports, power-adjustable pedals, a heated steering wheel, proximity keyless entry, remote start, front parking sensors and rain-sensing windshield wipers. 

This trim is available with a handful of packages that add features such as power side running boards, a sport-tuned suspension, a surround-view parking camera system and sporty exterior styling. A 15.5-inch touch screen is also optional.

Ford Expedition Timberline

The off-road-ready Timberline starts at $72,000. Its amenities include standard four-wheel drive, off-road-tuned shocks and suspension, increased ground clearance, a front skid plate, 32-inch all-terrain tires, an electronic limited-slip differential, a two-speed transfer case, unique interior and exterior styling and exterior surround lighting.

Ford Expedition King Ranch 

The $78,715 King Ranch features unique leather upholstery, a 15.5-inch touch screen, a 12.4-inch fully digital instrument cluster, a 22-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo, HD Radio, a surround-view parking camera system and pedestrian detection.

Ford Expedition Platinum

With a base price of $82,815, the Platinum trim adds BlueCruise highway driving assist, adaptive suspension damping and massaging front seats. 

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Why You Can Trust Our Reviews

U.S. News & World Report has been ranking the best cars, trucks and SUVs since 2007, and our staff has more than 75 years of combined experience in the auto industry. 

This 2023 Expedition review combines 30 professional reviews with concrete data like performance specs, fuel economy estimates and safety ratings and incorporates applicable research for all models in this generation, which launched for 2018. 

Check out excerpts from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis. 

• "The Expedition is a great pick for a large three-row SUV. It has a spacious interior, comfortable seating, a powerful turbocharged V6 engine and an easy-to-drive nature. Disappointing real-world fuel economy is our only major complaint." -- Edmunds
• "The 2022 Ford Expedition full-size SUV can seat up to eight, hit the highway, and go off-road. It’s a roomy and versatile vehicle, and the longer Max version adds a lot more cargo space." -- Kelley Blue Book (2022)
• "… its revised looks, extra power, additional trim packages, and available hands-free driving tech certainly enhance its appeal, even if its trucklike driving characteristics and middling interior materials remain. In a highly competitive segment, Ford's full-size SUV remains solidly capable and has even learned a few new tricks." -- Car and Driver (2022)